Buddhist Lotus, Taoist Roots: An Ancient Blueprint for Modern Practice | Jason Bartlett Q&A
About this episode
Jason Bartlett discusses the principles of Awakening Alchemy, a system of practices rooted in Buddhism and Taoism.
ESSAY: http://Luminousdharma.org/awakening-alchemy/PAIRED VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_GUvwlg8bHIDESCRIPTIONAwakening Alchemy is a system of body, breath, energy, and spirit practices that cultivate and transform our being on multiple levels. Its concepts and approach are rooted in principles found within East Asian medicine, Taoist cultivation, and Buddhism. In this discussion we establish the principles and working points that serve as the foundation for this style of practice.As with all techniques, these practices affect each person differently. If you experience problematic symptoms or stress while trying them, please discontinue the practice and consult a skilled practitioner of traditional East Asian medicine as needed. To learn more, visit https://luminousdharma.org/.BIOJason Bartlett teaches a practical, cross-traditional approach to Buddha Dharma centered on "returning to nature" — a method of releasing the sense of self by entrusting whatever arises spontaneously and uncontrolled to nature itself, drawing on prajñāpāramitā, tathāgatagarbha, and early Taoist teachings. He began meditating in 1993 at age 17, and his practice expanded over the years to include Chan, Korean…
People in this episode
Host: Clear Mountain Monastery
Guest: Jason Bartlett
Topics covered
- Buddhism
- Taoism
- spiritual practices
- East Asian medicine
- meditation
- self-cultivation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Luminous Dharma
Books & works: Awakening Alchemy
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