Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Buddhist Geeks, #172: The Core of Wisdom: Roger Walsh

Here is part two of the Geeks' interview with Roger Walsh.

Buddhist Geeks, 172: The Core of Wisdom

BG 172: The Core of Wisdom

17. May, 2010 by Roger Walsh

Episode Description:

We’re joined again this week by professor and meditation teacher Roger Walsh. This week we dive into his study of the common practices seen in all of the world’s wisdom traditions. He shares each of these practices, and then also explores with us the ancient tradition of Shamanism, which is estimated to be tens of thousands of years old. We explore how ancient Shamanism relates to the neo-shamanism and core shamanism practices being taught in the West today, how Shamanism might have been repressed during recent times, and also the difference between meditation, mental disorders, and shamanistic states.

Roger wraps up the conversation by expressing how he sees Buddhism having a unique role in helping us face the unique challenges and opportunities of our day. In this stirring topic he emphasizes the need to harness relevant technological mediums, to understand the difference between Buddhism crossing cultures and crossing eras, and the crucial link between the extraordinary challenges in the world today and the states of mind that Buddhism helps to cultivate.

This is part 2 of a two-part series. Listen to part 1, A Technology of Transcendence [link].

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