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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
Liberation
Yoga Practices
Gender In Yoga
Asian Medicine
Healing Practices
Reiki
Sexuality In Yoga
Historical Context Of Yoga
Chinese Anatomy
Herbal Medicine

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

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Latest Episodes

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

Today I sit down with Richard Saville-Smith, an independent scholar of madness, religion, and psychiatry. We discuss Richard’s book Acute Religious Experiences (2023), which argues that frameworks from Mad Studies can get us out from under the academ... more

Today I sit down with Willoughby Britton and Jared Lindahl, the interdisciplinary team from Brown University that is responsible for the “Varieties of Contemplative Experience” study on the challenges and adverse effects of meditation. We talk about ... more

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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
Willa Blythe Baker
A writer, translator, and teacher of meditation based on the Himalayan Buddhist tradition
Natural Dharma Fellowship
Episode: BONUS: Awakening the Body, with Willa Baker (Rebroadcast from 2023)
Justin Stein
Historian of modern Japanese religion and preeminent historian of Reiki
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Episode: Reiki and the Subtle Body, with Justin B. Stein

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Dr. Pierce Salguero
Host of Black Beryl and a professor of Asian history and health humanities.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 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 States2 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 States6 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 podcast is praised for its ability to blend scholarly perspectives with personal experiences, making the content relatable and engaging.
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The Perils of Tantra, with Susannah Deane
Q: Can you summarize the proper way of thinking about spirits in the context of Tibetan Buddhism?
Spirits can be viewed both as external entities that afflict you and as projections of your own mental forces such as hatred and aversion.
A Chinese American Buddhist Healer, with Kin Cheung
Q: What message do you want to convey to the field of Buddhist studies?
Kin emphasizes the need for contemporary Buddhism to be acknowledged in academic discourse and highlights the underrepresentation of Asian American Buddhist practices.
A Chinese American Buddhist Healer, with Kin Cheung
Q: What are some of the specific interventions that your father practices from a Buddhist context?
Kin discusses various Buddhist healing practices his father employs, including chanting and life release rituals, to aid healing.
A Chinese American Buddhist Healer, with Kin Cheung
Q: How did you first become interested in Buddhism and healing?
Kin explains that his father's interest in healing and his exposure to practices during high school deeply influenced his academic and personal exploration of Buddhism.
A Buddhist Approach to Self-care Sovereignty, with Pamela Boyce Simms
Q: How are you actually doing that bridging work?
I mobilized my networks to find people growing medicinal herbs for a plant medicine project.

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Engaging discussions centered around Buddhism, Asian medicine, and the nuances of embodied spirituality form the backbone of this series. With episodes that examine both the light and dark aspects of spiritual practices, the content offers a well-rounded perspective on traditional beliefs and their relevance in modern contexts. Notable topics include the intricacies of meditation, the psychological implications of spiritual experiences, and the exploration of various healing traditions across cultures, providing listeners with both academic insights and personal anecdotes that ignite curiosity and reflection. The podcast is distinguished by its focus on comprehensive understanding, going beyond surface-level spirituality to tackle complex t... more

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