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Ancient Futures

Daniel Simpson
Yoga
Buddhism
Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gītā
Dharma
Devotion
Historical Context
Philosophy
The Nirvana Express
Caste System
Addiction
The Spiritual Tourist
Somerset Maugham
Mahakumbha Mela
Mindfulness
Patañjali
Non-Dual Vedanta
Recovery Dharma
Osho
Ramana Maharshi

Timeless wisdom for modern dilemmas, combining yoga philosophy, practical insight and critical thinking. Hosted by Daniel Simpson. ancientfutures.substack.com

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Recent Guests

Anjali Rao
Author of Yoga as Embodied Resistance, exploring feminist insights into yoga history
Episode: Embodied Resistance – Anjali Rao
Hannah Lucas
Scholar of contemplative literature and author of a book about Julian of Norwich
Episode: Shall All Be Well? – Hannah Lucas
Richard Davis
Emeritus professor of religion at Bard College and author of 'Religions of Early India, A Cultural History'
Bard College
Episode: Evolving Traditions – Richard Davis
Jessica Frazier
Lecturer at Oxford University and a fellow of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, focused on Indian philosophy and phenomenology.
University of Oxford
Episode: Moulding Minds – Jessica Frazier
JS Rafaeli
Author of two books about the war on drugs, advocating for changes in drug policy
Episode: Harm Reduction – JS Rafaeli
Mark Vernon
Therapist and author, focused on illuminating inner life.
Episode: Awake Like Blake – Mark Vernon
Yeshe Palmo
Longtime practitioner of Tantric Buddhism and former nun.
Episode: Sacred Geography – Yeshe Palmo
Sushma Jansari
Curator of a new exhibition at the British Museum focused on devotional art from Ancient India.
British Museum
Episode: Nature Spirits – Sushma Jansari
Michael Holden
Writer and author who has written about caregiving experiences.
Episode: Identity Crises – Michael Holden

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Daniel Simpson
Host exploring the relevance of ancient teachings in today's world, emphasizing a blend of yoga philosophy with practical insights and critical engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Always a great listen.

    Daniel has such interesting guests and conversations around yoga, and is always very respectful. He asks some great questions, giving them time to respond, and never interrupting their flow. I always look forward to the next podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    NakedYogi
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Natural Harmony? – Daniel Simpson
Q: Is it just because the word Yoga has been interpreted, and therefore, let's make it mean that?
Yes, it's not a new thing, and it stems from the Upanishads where the concept of Atman and Brahman was established.
Natural Harmony? – Daniel Simpson
Q: How did Tantra know these visions?
Tantra has a more world-embracing perspective because it says there's nothing to escape. It is all just energy.
Evolving Traditions – Richard Davis
Q: What can we all learn from an engagement with the religious ideas and practices formulated in ancient India?
Davis emphasizes the historical interest in the ancient practices and how they have evolved, encouraging modern practitioners to understand the roots of their yoga and meditation practices.
Moulding Minds – Jessica Frazier
Q: How does yoga philosophy relate to living in the world now?
Yoga is inherently a soteriological pursuit with different goals compared to Western phenomenology, emphasizing control of the mind and body for better living in the world, not just for spiritual escape.
Moulding Minds – Jessica Frazier
Q: What does radical phenomenology in India mean?
It aims to illuminate the life world of the texts while also suggesting that traditional phenomenology focuses on describing structures of consciousness, whereas Indian traditions also emphasize the ability to change consciousness.

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