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Guru Viking Podcast

Guru Viking
Meditation
Zen Buddhism
Personality Development
Dzogchen
Bhutan
Alchemy
Dharma
Healing Wounds
Awakening
Mental Health
Psychiatry
American Culture
Jukai
Tibetan Buddhism
Spirituality
Himalayan Buddhism
Social Change
Family Dynamics
Migration
Western Esotericism

The Guru Viking Podcast specializes in in-depth interviews with remarkable figures in the world of meditation, spirituality, and self development. Steve travels internationally teaching somatic practices and meditation, and leads explorations in contemplative, mystic, & relational realms.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, I am once again joined by Gerald Ilyas Klawatsch, Sufi musician, music therapist, and founder of the international musical ensemble Ak Pirim. Ilyas presents the sacred music of Sufism, explains its various instruments and principles,... more

In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Ben Joffe, anthropologist, occultist, and scholar practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Ben reveals the industry convention of guru ghostwriting in which spiritual teachers employ one or a team of writers to... more

In this episode I am once again joined by Duncan Barford, occult practitioner, counsellor, and author of “Occult Experiments in the Home”. Duncan begins with an analysis of the 2016 film, “A Dark Song”, which he believes is the most accurate depictio... more

In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex lays out his ideal curriculum of practices to achieve awakening including a full technique sequence, explanation of the sig... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Chapman
British writer, occultist, and spiritual teacher
Episode: Ep329: The Western Path - Alan Chapman 2
Myriam Szabo
Dancer, producer, model, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, and founder of the Danza Duende Network.
Danza Duende Network
Episode: Ep322: Dharma of Dance - Ngakma Yumma Mudra
Dr. Ben Joffe
Anthropologist, occultist and scholar practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism
Episode: Ep320: Divination & Tarot - Dr Ben Joffe
RB Russell
Founder of Tartarus Press and author of T. Lobsang Rampa And Other Characters of Questionable Faith
Tartarus Press
Episode: Ep319: Mystery of T Lobsang Rampa - R.B. Russell
Victor Shiryaev
Teacher of Buddhist and modern meditation and somatic practices.
Episode: Ep318: Modern Mindfulness - Victor Shiryaev
Alex W
Long-term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism
Episode: Ep316: Dharma & the Goddess - Alex W
Ani Pema
An American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist religion and former swami in the Siddha Yoga organization.
Episode: Ep314: Me & My Gurus - Ani Pema
Mary Shutan
Author, occultist, and spiritual teacher.
Episode: Ep313: Modern Spirit Worker - Mary Shutan 3
Lopon Yudron Wangmo
American teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and author
Author of Clearing the Way to Awakening
Episode: Ep309: My Radical Life - Lopon Yudron Wangmo 2

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Steve
Host of interviews with notable figures in meditation and spirituality, emphasizing human experience and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Therese

    So much wisdom here, thank you for offering so many perspectives of the path.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Malmöbo82
    Swedena month ago
  • A library full of great teachers

    Steve seems to have built up a great network of connections, as I'm frequently surprised to get to know yet another great teacher through this interview series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenrnbticiaooq
    United States7 months ago
  • Interesting and varied

    Steve is reliably insightful, challenging in the best possible way, and an all round tip top narrowboater .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon @@@
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Fantastic, brilliant

    True spirituality, in the sense of curiosity and discovery, driven by kindness. Steve is a masterful interviewer and it’s a blessing to hear his conversations with so many wise people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrivUX Sleuth
    Singaporea year ago
  • Commercial free!

    I love that these are freely shared. Thank you so much for that and for your excellent questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PiratesWharf
    United Statesa year ago

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Feedback indicates a strong appreciation for the guests' diverse backgrounds, contributing to a rich exploration of spirituality and personal development.
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Ep338: Sacred Sufi Music & the Art of Ecstasy - Gerald Ilyas Klawatsch 2
Q: How does learning Sufi music differ from Western practices?
Learning is more about immersion and spontaneous participation rather than structured lessons.
Ep338: Sacred Sufi Music & the Art of Ecstasy - Gerald Ilyas Klawatsch 2
Q: Could you explain about the role of music in Sufism?
Music serves as an essential medium for expression, emotional connection, and spiritual practice in Sufism.
Ep337: Guru Ghostwriting & Tantric Retreat - Dr Ben Joffe
Q: What makes the Yuthok Niantic Retreat unique?
It allows practitioners to connect with teachings in a condensed timeframe, emphasizing both the transformative potential and the need for ongoing practice.
Ep337: Guru Ghostwriting & Tantric Retreat - Dr Ben Joffe
Q: How do you think of the scholar-practitioner idea?
Joffe suggests that a scholar should ideally have some practice experience to gain context but acknowledges the complexity of the duality between scholarly and practiced knowledge.
Ep334: The Dakini’s Journey - Ngakma Yumma Mudra
Q: Could you begin perhaps by setting the scene of your childhood?
My childhood was filled with cultural experiences, as my mother took me to concerts, movies, and dances from a young age.

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2. Myriam Szabo
3. Dr. Ben Joffe
4. RB Russell
5. Victor Shiryaev
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7. Ani Pema
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