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Intelligent conversations about Buddhism, Asian medicine, and embodied spirituality.

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Today I sit down with Dr. Tawni Tidwell, a biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medicine doctor at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Together we discuss how Tibetan medicine approaches the challenges that arise in... more

Today I sit down with Marleen Thaler, a researcher at the University of Vienna and University of Graz. Together, we investigate the history of the transformation of Kundalini from a Hindu goddess resting at the base of the spine to her modern manifes... more

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Today, I catch up with Brandt Stickley, Associate Professor at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. We discuss his practice of “Chinese medicine anti-psychiatry,” which involves exorcising spirits using acupuncture needles. Along ... more

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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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Tawni Tidwell
Biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medicine physician
Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Tibetan Medicine for Meditators, with Tawni Tidwell
Marleen Thaler
Researcher at the University of Vienna and the University of Graz, specializing in the history of Kundalini
University of Vienna; University of Graz
Episode: The Modern Remaking of Kundalini, with Marleen Thaler
Brandt Stickley
Associate professor at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland.
National University of Natural Medicine
Episode: Spirit Possession and Chinese Medicine Anti-Psychiatry, with Brandt Stickley
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

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Dr. Pierce Salguero
Host of Black Beryl; professor of Asian history and health humanities; associated with Penn State Abington College

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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 States6 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 Statesa year 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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Tibetan Medicine for Meditators, with Tawni Tidwell
Q: What is essential in a first-aid toolkit for meditators?
Knowledge of the wind (lung) constitution, nourishing and warming foods and oils, appropriate lighting, grounding on the land, and access to supportive teachers and sangha; it emphasizes practical, embodied care alongside spiritual practice.
Tibetan Medicine for Meditators, with Tawni Tidwell
Q: How do Tibetan concepts of wind and constitution inform what practitioners should do when meditation goes wrong?
Different constitutions have distinct patterns; treatments involve tailoring practices, foods, and environmental factors, and sometimes adjusting the meditation itself or seeking medical and teacher support to re-balance.
Tibetan Medicine for Meditators, with Tawni Tidwell
Q: Why did you choose Asia and Tibet in particular as the focus for your medical and anthropological work?
The pull came from early exposure to orientalist media and a move toward understanding how a field beyond the individual can influence healing; Tibetan medicine offered a rigorous, embodied way to read the body and landscape, bridging science and tradition.
The Modern Remaking of Kundalini, with Marleen Thaler
Q: Can you describe the dark side of Kundalini?
The dark side refers to the potentially destabilizing and horrific experience that can come with a Kundalini awakening, as discussed by sources like Gopi Krishna.
The Modern Remaking of Kundalini, with Marleen Thaler
Q: What is Kundalini from your perspective?
Kundalini is not a singular concept, but rather several different concepts that have evolved over time.

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