Podmasana - Illuminating Timeless Spirituality and Wisdom
Podmasana Media
8 episodes
4 days ago
More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We dive deep into the world's wisdom traditions, weaving together academic rigor and transformative personal insights. Through carefully curated expert interviews and compelling narratives, we explore the close connections between timeless practices and contemporary understanding, offering listeners a profound pathway to understanding consciousness, personal growth, and the universal threads that bind human experience.
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More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We dive deep into the world's wisdom traditions, weaving together academic rigor and transformative personal insights. Through carefully curated expert interviews and compelling narratives, we explore the close connections between timeless practices and contemporary understanding, offering listeners a profound pathway to understanding consciousness, personal growth, and the universal threads that bind human experience.
Spirituality in the Age of Materialism ft. Ron Frost | Podmasana | Ep. 1
Podmasana - Illuminating Timeless Spirituality and Wisdom
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 - Illuminating Timeless Spirituality and Wisdom
More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We dive deep into the world's wisdom traditions, weaving together academic rigor and transformative personal insights. Through carefully curated expert interviews and compelling narratives, we explore the close connections between timeless practices and contemporary understanding, offering listeners a profound pathway to understanding consciousness, personal growth, and the universal threads that bind human experience.
