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Buddhism
Hatha Yoga
Buddhist Medicine
The Body In Yoga
Embodied Spirituality
Ashtanga Yoga
Materiality Of the Body
Chinese Medicine
Qigong
Embodiment
Yoga Practices
Gender In Yoga
Liberation
Asian Medicine
Healing Practices
Reiki
Sexuality In Yoga
Historical Context Of Yoga
Chinese Anatomy
Self-Care Sovereignty

Intelligent conversations about Buddhism, Asian medicine, and embodied spirituality. (Formerly Blue Beryl.)

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In celebration of the holiday season, here's a bonus episode from the archives. In May of 2023, I sat down with Zachary Lui who is a practitioner of Chinese medicine, magic, and shamanism in the Toronto area. We started by talking about his early wor... more

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Today I sit down with Nick Canby, visiting assistant professor at Brown University and a clinical psychologist specializing in meditation and psychedelics. Together, we dive into Nick’s research on the self — what is it and what it’s like to lose it.... more

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Today I sit down with Leo Lok, a retired practitioner of Chinese medicine who now teaches and consults with practitioners treating difficult cases of meditation sickness. Together, we discuss how to think about the challenging side-effects of meditat... more

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Today I sit down with Susannah Deane, a scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry. Together, we delve into her work on Tibetan concepts of "wind disorders" and Tantric practice gone wrong. Along the way, we talk about losing control of sp... more

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Recent Guests

Zachary Lui
Practitioner of Chinese medicine, magic and shamanism
Wuji Xuan Life Wellness and Queen City Curio
Episode: BONUS: Buddhist Ritual Magic, with Zachary Lui (Rebroadcast from 2023)
Nick Canby
Visiting Assistant Professor at Brown University and Clinical Psychologist specializing in meditation and psychedelics.
Brown University
Episode: Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby
Susannah Deane
A scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry.
Episode: The Perils of Tantra, with Susannah Deane
Josh Schrei
Storyteller, sound artist, and host of The Emerald Podcast
The Emerald Podcast
Episode: The Mandala of Animist Forces, with Josh Schrei
Mary Mueller Shutan
Spiritual teacher specializing in awakening and shadow work.
Episode: Spiritual Weirdness and Shadow Work, with Mary Shutan
Justin McDaniel
A scholar of Theravada Buddhist literature and art, and the Khan Endowed Chair of the Humanities at the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Magic, Death, and Necromancy in Thai Buddhism, with Justin McDaniel
Frances Garrett
Scholar of Tibetan culture, history, and language, and professor at University of Toronto.
University of Toronto
Episode: Bonus: Embodiment and Pedagogy, with Frances Garrett (Rebroadcast from 2023)
Ruth Westoby
Scholar, teacher, and practitioner of yoga focusing on early Hatha yoga texts.
University of London, Roehampton University
Episode: The Body in Classical Hathayoga, with Ruth Westoby
Theo Wildcroft
Researcher, anthropologist, and longtime teacher of post-lineage yoga
Episode: Yoga, Disability, and Animism, with Theo Wildcroft

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Great, Fascinating Series

    I really love the work that Black Beryl is doing, particularly on the scholar-practitioner level (I like to keep my feet firmly planted when possible), though the former Jungian kid in me certainly enjoyed episodes like the one on Taoist exorcisms too. Good stuff, even if the content is likely to be a tad hit or miss for some listeners.

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    From Taipei, with Love
    United States3 months ago
  • A refreshing balance

    I’ve been listening to the show for at least a year now and it does not disappoint – ever! Dr. Pierce Salguero guides the conversation down fascinating byways that reveal the nuances of Asian religious and healing traditions. Even more valuable is his attention to the varying epistemological and ontological perspectives that shape how his scholarly and more practice-oriented guests understand these complex and beautiful traditions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    albany mama
    United States8 months ago
  • Fascinating

    I am eating this podcast up! I personally love that this podcast provides different views including practitioners of medicine and a scholarly approach. Excited to keep listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    handslikewaves
    United States2 years ago
  • I so appreciate these conversations.

    Podchaser
    5
    swilms1
    3 years ago

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The knowledgeable guidance by the host is frequently praised for provoking in-depth reflections on complex topics.
Listeners appreciate the variety of perspectives presented, combining scholarly insights with practical experiences.
There is an acknowledgment of the sensitive nature of the discussions, appealing to listeners who value nuanced approaches to spirituality.

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BONUS: Buddhist Ritual Magic, with Zachary Lui (Rebroadcast from 2023)
Q: So would you use magic with your Chinese medicine patients sort of on a normal basis?
As an acupuncturist to me, outside the regulatory constraint, it is about exorcisms.
BONUS: Buddhist Ritual Magic, with Zachary Lui (Rebroadcast from 2023)
Q: How does Buddhism fit into this overall picture that you're painting for us of all of these healing arts, martial arts, magical arts, self-cultivation arts?
Reiki is one major place and it's like...
BONUS: Buddhist Ritual Magic, with Zachary Lui (Rebroadcast from 2023)
Q: What exactly is Chaos Magic, Zac?
Chaos Magic is a meta viewpoint of the world, which looks at multiple traditions and says, what is the common ingredient or common point that all magical systems have in common that we can work together in?
Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby
Q: What is the basis for these observations that you're making right now?
The data source was an online questionnaire collecting responses about losing sense of self or changes in boundaries, analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Self and Nonself, with Nick Canby
Q: What do you think is the best kind of entree into the kinds of stuff that you have been interested in and looking at?
We should start with a basic kind of understanding of sense of self, including what all we are talking about in terms of physical boundedness and identity.

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This podcast features intelligent discussions focusing on the intersections between Buddhism, Asian medicine, and embodied spirituality. Through engaging conversations, it tackles complex topics like the psychological implications of tantric practices, the interplay between mental health and spirituality, and the exploration of spiritual emergencies and shadow work. Episodes include perspectives from practitioners and scholars alike, which allows for a robust examination of these nuanced subjects, contributing to a broader understanding of Eastern spiritual traditions in the modern context. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to addressing not just the positive aspects of spiritual practices, but also the potential challenges and adver... more

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2. Nick Canby
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4. Josh Schrei
5. Mary Mueller Shutan
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7. Frances Garrett
8. Ruth Westoby

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