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Guru Viking Podcast

Guru Viking
Buddhism
Meditation
Tibetan Buddhism
Spirituality
Mindfulness
Enlightenment
Poetry
Awakening
Mental Health
Vajrayana Buddhism
Chaos Magic
Alchemy
Zen Buddhism
Taoism
Dzogchen
Sufism
Dharma
Neuroscience
Nehwar Buddhism
Chan Buddhism

The Guru Viking Podcast specialises in in-depth interviews with remarkable figures in the fields of meditation, spirituality, and religion.

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In this episode I am once again joined by Samuel Bercholz, a senior teacher in the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, founder of Shambala publications, and author of “Rude Awakenings:An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path”. Sam ref... more

In this episode I am once again joined by Alan Chapman, British writer, occultist, and spiritual teacher. In episode 370, Alan shared a prophecy and predicted that a major disaster would occur in New York on the 11th of September 2026. No such disast... more

In this episode I am joined by Jessica Messenger psychic, occultist and founder of a new occult bookshop, CraftHaus, in the city of Derby, England. Jessica recalls her idyllic childhood in the Midlands of England, her early affinity for the weird and... more

In this episode, filmed in London, England, I am once again joined by Delson Armstrong, spiritual teacher, meditation virtuoso, and author of ”A Mind Without Craving”. Delson recounts his recent close encounter with death in severe floods in Missouri... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Chapman
British writer, occultist and spiritual teacher
Self-described Magia teacher
Episode: Ep383: Am I a False Prophet? - Alan Chapman
Delson Armstrong
Spiritual teacher, meditation teacher, and author
Episode: Ep381: I Nearly Died - Delson Armstrong
Har-Prakash Khalsa
Artist, meditation teacher, and senior student/archivist of Shinzen Young
Independent teacher and practitioner
Episode: Ep380: Cultivating the Jewel of Mindfulness - Har-Prakash Khalsa
Graham Nicholls
Leading teacher and writer on out-of-body experiences and related esoteric topics
Independent researcher and author
Episode: Ep379: Chaos Magick & Astral Travel - Graham Nicholls
Leigh Brasington
Buddhist meditation teacher and author
Author of Right Concentration and Love, Compassion, Joy, Equanimity, The Brahma Viharas, Suttas, Stories, Practices, and Hidden Gems
Episode: Ep378: Entering the Brahma Viharas - Leigh Brasington
Peter Kelly
Independent spiritual teacher and author
Independent teacher
Episode: Ep377: Gnosis, Initiation, & Esoteric Traditions - Peter Kelly
Stuart Camps
Devotee of Adi Da Samraj, long-time zoo curator, author of Lightning Thunder Cows
Adi Da Samraj lineage, Fear No More Zoo
Episode: Ep376: Adi Da’s Zookeeper - Stuart Camps
Dr. Ben Joffe
Anthropologist and scholar-practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism
Independent researcher
Episode: Ep375: Meditation Sickness - Dr Ben Joffe
Raya Thorne
Occultist, Psychic and Spiritual Mentor
Episode: Ep374: Occult Encounters - Raya Thorne

Hosts

Steve James
Host of the Guru Viking Podcast; renowned interviewer of meditation and spiritual teachers.
Nat
Guest/host variant involved in related spirituality-focused programs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • One of the best interviewers in the business

    What a treat to hear these stories facilitated by Steve 🌅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blueutpala
    United States2 months ago
  • Therese

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Malmöbo82
    Swedena year 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 Statesa year 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 Kingdom2 years 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
    Singapore2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, insightful questions and deep dives into spiritual topics.
The show is valued for its open-minded exploration of diverse spiritual traditions and critical discussions about guru culture.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and the conversations feel grounded and practical.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep383: Am I a False Prophet? - Alan Chapman
Q: How do you distinguish between prophecy and prediction in practice?
The guest argues that prophecy is a received vision intended to guide, while prediction is an active attempt to forecast outcomes, which can corrupt the message and become about self-gain or control.
Ep381: I Nearly Died - Delson Armstrong
Q: What was your near-death experience like, and how has it affected your view of practice?
He recounts fighting for his life during the flood, the rawness of survival, the later existential insights about luminosity, and how the event reframed spirituality as a lived, present-focused practice rather than a pursuit of techniques or status.
Ep381: I Nearly Died - Delson Armstrong
Q: What's going on now in your state, so to speak? Are you thinking, meditating, or being?
The guest describes a shift toward appreciating silence and luminosity, with an emphasis on Being and presence over mental chatter, and a sense that the thinking mind can be quiet while luminosity remains ever-present.
Ep373: Rude Awakenings - Samuel Bercholz
Q: Why did his death remove the skepticism about Trungpa Rinpoche for you?
Because Trungpa Rinpoche spent every day of his life helping others, and his death was the passing of a body, not the disappearance of the realization and the lineage he embodied; the truth of what he imparted remained, transforming doubt into trust.
Ep368: Aristocracy of the Soul - Dr Francisco José Luis
Q: You've spoken about the role of tradition and the idea of an aristocracy of the soul. How do you see this translating into modern education and society?
The guest argues for an education that nourishes virtue, discipline, and spiritual strength rather than mere technical or utilitarian outcomes, emphasizing a holistic model where agriculture, craftsmanship, and martial arts are integrated to form individuals who can lead by personal example and uphold dharma.

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What is Guru Viking Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features in-depth conversations with leading meditation teachers, tantric scholars, and spiritual thinkers across Buddhism, Hinduism, Tantra, and occult traditions. The host guides long-form interviews that blend personal journeys, practice-oriented insights, and critical reflections on transmission, guru-disciple dynamics, and the socio-political implications of spiritual movements. Episodes commonly explore authenticity, lineage, and practical paths for awakening, often balancing scholarly discussion with intimate memoir-like storytelling. A notable strength is consistently high-caliber guests who are deeply versed in practice and theory, paired with a thoughtful, probing interview style that aims to illuminate how ancient wis... more

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1. Alan Chapman
2. Delson Armstrong
3. Har-Prakash Khalsa
4. Graham Nicholls
5. Leigh Brasington
6. Peter Kelly
7. Stuart Camps
8. Dr. Ben Joffe

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