Mystical and Awakening Experiences

We discuss mystical experiences and higher states of consciousness.  We start with an awakening account of a Japanese business executive and Zen student, referenced below.  Higher states of consciousness can help us see the underlying unity of things, including of those with ourselves, and make us more compassionate and less egocentric.  In other words, they increase meaning in life.  We also discuss what enlightenment may be and practices to get closer to it.  We also discuss the dangers of doing it by yourself.  Ian gives a helpful metaphor of enlightenment from Daniel Ingram.  We talk about our personal experiences.   Thank you for the likes! A comment and a subscribe really helps us out!   And please link to or comment with someone I should check out or talk with!   Yamada Koun’s Awakening Experience: The Three Pillars of Zen by Philip Kapleau (228)   https://dynamic.wakingup.com/course/CO201BBAA?source=content%20share&share_id=53AFA6FA&pack=PK2BWQV&code=SCDA931C1   The video of this episode:  https://youtu.be/sed7f_IxFww   For more in this podcast, please go to: Podbean: https://benomtad.podbean.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-benomtad/id1748320863 YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@scissorsandpaper/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kJPGlaJjGVyLa9AKhci6t?si=8XXrX9FUT3CU71reCfA5kQ X: https://x.com/Benomtad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benomtad   About our guest: Ian Reclusado is currently off exploring the poetic wilds of psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality.  He also offers guidance services for those interested in delving into their own inner wilderness. You can find his weekly dispatches at www.thekindknife.com or follow him on Instagram: @ian_reclusado   I plan to conduct more interviews with various guests, so please check back later for those.