
Intelligent conversations about Buddhism, Asian medicine, and embodied spirituality. (Formerly Blue Beryl.)
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BuddhismSpiritualityReligion & Spirituality | |||

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
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
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
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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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.
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.
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
I so appreciate these conversations.
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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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Recent guests on Black Beryl include:
1. Zachary Lui
2. Nick Canby
3. Susannah Deane
4. Josh Schrei
5. Mary Mueller Shutan
6. Justin McDaniel
7. Frances Garrett
8. Ruth Westoby
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