In this podcast, we will explore why Easterners and Westerners think differently. There is an outdated assumption, based on Western biases, that there is one universal way of thinking. But modern research suggests nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, the differences in thinking are why Westerners tend to…

In this podcast, we will explore spiritual bypassing, the shadow, and the dangers of psychological dissociation and suppression in spirituality. Though these concerns have been at the forefront of Western psychotherapy, the Eastern spiritual traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism have a had a philosophical and scientific understanding of the…

The science and philosophy of flow are rooted in Taoism. The ability to focus the mind so intensely that we feel a sense of effortlessness is the core of the Taoist wisdom of wu-wei. Wu-wei is a feeling of intelligent spontaneity, where the mind is embodied and the body is…

In this podcast, we will explore why we celebrate Guru Purnima and the nature of the guru and disciple relationship and why it is important. This whole lineage of guru and disciple was propelled forward by an ancient sage known as Vyasa, who was instrumental in the birth of a…

Time. What is it? This is such an odd question to ask. But to never inquire into the nature of time is even more strange. We are all subject to time and its process of birth, life, decay, and death. This linear process makes us believe that the nature of…

In this podcast, we will explore the life and teachings of a 16-year-old boy who became enlightened and changed the world. This boy, born Venkataraman Iyer, is none other than the great sage of the 20th century we know as Ramana Maharshi. The teachings of Ramana Maharshi played a big…

My new book Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance covers in-depth the ability to cultivate skill and reach peak performance. This book is a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and modern science. In this video, I will briefly go over each of the chapters to get you ready for a deep…

2020 is a great year for new books. There are many new books that are revolutionizing the game and contributing to an even deeper exploration of Eastern thought, just like my new book Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance (hit the following link to buy my book https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm). But outside of…

In this podcast, we will explain what the genuine individual is according to Taoism. In the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang Tzu text, there is a term used in Chinese known as zhenren. Zhenren is often translated as the true individual of Tao, the perfected person, or authentic sage….