Guided Self-Inquiry with Explanations

Had the pleasure to speak with Shawn and Roger about their meditation experiences, thoughts about psychedelics and the models they use to map spiritual progress.   Their website:  https://meditative.dev/web/    Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/ Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq  00:00:00 - Intro  00:05:09 - How they got started with meditation  00:09:00 - What's a good vision for the path?  00:14:45 - Their current practices  00:20:00 - What makes the selfless perspective so pleasant  00:24:40 - How the sense of self is constructed  00:31:45 - Models of the path  00:35:30 - The role of emotions and joy in meditation  00:42:30 - Retreats vs. everyday practice  00:50:55 - Low doses of psychedelics and practice  01:04:30 - Projects Shawn and Roger are currently working on  01:19:08 - Jhana practice  01:26:16 - Final thoughts, links and resources

I had the opportunity to talk with Frank Yang again about his spiritual path, meditation practice, the deepening of insight, and how it integrates with life in general.    Our first conversation:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4_ywwsbkBc  Frank Yang:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/being_frank_yang/ Website: https://frankyang.wtf/   Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/ Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

Some thoughts on how to approach and judge one's progress in Do-Nothing meditation.    Bernardo Kastrup - The Legacy of a Truth-Seeker:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgiwVYZM5A8   Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/  Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

I talk with Andrés Gómez Emilsson about his research into consciousness and how to lessen suffering. Through the Qualia Research Institute, he is working with altered states of consciousness to advance our understanding of how our conscious experiences are fabricated. Enjoy the conversation.   Andrés:  YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/Andr%C3%A9sG%C3%B3mezEmilsson Blog: https://qualiacomputing.com/  "Buddhist Annealing article": https://qualiacomputing.com/2021/04/04/buddhist-annealing-wireheading-done-right-with-the-seven-factors-of-awakening/  Qualia Research Institute:   YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/QualiaResearchInstitute Blog: https://www.qualiaresearchinstitute.org/   __________________  Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/ Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

Linear thinking can only get you a certain range of insights. For deep spiritual insights, a more intuitive, and direct approach is necessary.  Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/  Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

This episode gives you the tools to improve your relationships through spiritual practice. Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/  Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

A guided self-inquiry to deconstruct the separated sense of self.  Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/  Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

Focusing on the "Now" in meditation is a tricky thing. Conceptualization of the object of meditation is difficult to do, yet it is necessary for the realization of Emptiness or Nothingness – pure consciousness without manifestation. In this video, I hope to present a helpful key to unlock the power of this method for you.  Contact me through my website for personal meditation coaching. Podcast: https://anchor.fm/consciousdevelopment  Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/  Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

How you view your self changes along the spiritual path. This is important to understand for effective self-inquiry and insight meditation. Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/ Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq

How to view your spiritual practice for true mastery.     ______________________________ Next Online-Retreat: http://www.lauritzm.com/p/online-retreats.html Podcast: https://anchor.fm/consciousdevelopment Website: http://www.lauritzm.com/ Donations: https://www.paypal.me/lauritzmq