Podmasana - Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast
Podmasana Media
10 episodes
13 hours ago
Podmasana is a spirituality and meditation podcast exploring the world's wisdom traditions—from Buddhism and Hinduism to Sufism, Christian mysticism, Indigenous teachings, and beyond. Host Brendon Orr brings you in-depth conversations with spiritual teachers, scholars, monks, yogis, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers about ancient practices, sacred texts, and contemplative paths.
Each episode examines topics ranging from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy, Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices, yoga's spiritual roots, Kumbh Mela and sacred pilgrimages, the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork and pranayama, mantra and chanting, energy healing traditions, mystical poetry, consciousness studies, and how timeless spiritual wisdom applies to modern life.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner, spiritual seeker, comparative religion student, or simply curious about meditation and contemplative living, discover authentic voices bridging academic rigor with transformative personal insight.
Featured guests include mathematicians exploring Gandhian philosophy, doctors awakening amidst life's challenges, therapists integrating somatic healing with energy work, yoga teachers navigating tradition and innovation, and educators reimagining learning as spiritual practice.
Join us in exploring consciousness, personal transformation, and the universal threads of human spirituality.
New full episodes currently release every other Wednesday for the public and 3 days in advance for Podmasana+ members. Previews for each upcoming episode release a week in advance. Follow and subscribe in your preferred podcast player for the best listening experience and weekly wisdom.
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Podmasana is a spirituality and meditation podcast exploring the world's wisdom traditions—from Buddhism and Hinduism to Sufism, Christian mysticism, Indigenous teachings, and beyond. Host Brendon Orr brings you in-depth conversations with spiritual teachers, scholars, monks, yogis, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers about ancient practices, sacred texts, and contemplative paths.
Each episode examines topics ranging from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy, Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices, yoga's spiritual roots, Kumbh Mela and sacred pilgrimages, the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork and pranayama, mantra and chanting, energy healing traditions, mystical poetry, consciousness studies, and how timeless spiritual wisdom applies to modern life.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner, spiritual seeker, comparative religion student, or simply curious about meditation and contemplative living, discover authentic voices bridging academic rigor with transformative personal insight.
Featured guests include mathematicians exploring Gandhian philosophy, doctors awakening amidst life's challenges, therapists integrating somatic healing with energy work, yoga teachers navigating tradition and innovation, and educators reimagining learning as spiritual practice.
Join us in exploring consciousness, personal transformation, and the universal threads of human spirituality.
New full episodes currently release every other Wednesday for the public and 3 days in advance for Podmasana+ members. Previews for each upcoming episode release a week in advance. Follow and subscribe in your preferred podcast player for the best listening experience and weekly wisdom.
Spirituality in the Age of Materialism ft. Ron Frost | Podmasana | Ep. 1
Podmasana - Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast
48 minutes 7 seconds
1 month ago
Spirituality in the Age of Materialism ft. Ron Frost | Podmasana | Ep. 1
In a world increasingly driven by data and metrics, how do we reconnect with the deeper spiritual dimensions of human experience? Ron Frost, professor emeritus of geology at the University of Wyoming and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, bridges the worlds of scientific understanding and spiritual insight in this profound conversation.
Ron shares the transformative spiritual experience he had at age 16 in a snowy New Jersey forest—an encounter with infinite light that shaped his lifelong journey. After years of wrestling with how to reconcile the material world of science with the spiritual dimension he knew permeated reality, Ron participated in the ultimate training in Tibetan Buddhism: the Three Year Retreat, during which he took temporary monastic vows.
We explore the eight common features found across all world religions, the philosophical foundations that connect Judeo-Christian beliefs with scientific inquiry, and why the conflict between science and religion doesn't have to exist. Ron explains how neurotheology studies the brain during spiritual experiences, why creativity in science points beyond pure rationality, and how practices like meditation and yoga are influencing Western spirituality.
From continental drift paradigms to the benzene ring discovered in a dream, Ron demonstrates how both science and spirituality require openness to trans-rational thinking. As we face climate change, social upheaval, and technological transformation, Ron sees a parallel spiritual awakening happening "under the radar"—one that may be essential for humanity's evolution.
Topics: Materialism vs. spirituality, religious experience, neurotheology, meditation, interfaith dialogue, yoga philosophy, scientific paradigms, consciousness, Tibetan Buddhism
About Podmasana: Podmasana explores the evolution and history of ancient mindfulness, spiritual practices, and wisdom traditions, fostering learning, self-discovery, and collective growth through researched history, expert interviews, and personal narratives. Our vision is to create a global community of spiritually aware and mindful individuals inspired by those leading the way to a more connected and enlightened world.
Upcoming Episodes:
The Power of Your Mind
From Grief to Grace: A Doctor's Spiritual Awakening
The Refuge of Practice and Teaching: Yoga, Trauma, and Self-Compassion
Making the Gita Accessible
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Podmasana - Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast
Podmasana is a spirituality and meditation podcast exploring the world's wisdom traditions—from Buddhism and Hinduism to Sufism, Christian mysticism, Indigenous teachings, and beyond. Host Brendon Orr brings you in-depth conversations with spiritual teachers, scholars, monks, yogis, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers about ancient practices, sacred texts, and contemplative paths.
Each episode examines topics ranging from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy, Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices, yoga's spiritual roots, Kumbh Mela and sacred pilgrimages, the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork and pranayama, mantra and chanting, energy healing traditions, mystical poetry, consciousness studies, and how timeless spiritual wisdom applies to modern life.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner, spiritual seeker, comparative religion student, or simply curious about meditation and contemplative living, discover authentic voices bridging academic rigor with transformative personal insight.
Featured guests include mathematicians exploring Gandhian philosophy, doctors awakening amidst life's challenges, therapists integrating somatic healing with energy work, yoga teachers navigating tradition and innovation, and educators reimagining learning as spiritual practice.
Join us in exploring consciousness, personal transformation, and the universal threads of human spirituality.
New full episodes currently release every other Wednesday for the public and 3 days in advance for Podmasana+ members. Previews for each upcoming episode release a week in advance. Follow and subscribe in your preferred podcast player for the best listening experience and weekly wisdom.
