In today’s episode, Catherine Pawasarat Sensei and Doug Qapel Duncan introduce the topic of the Western Mysteries, or better named, the Divine Mysteries. They outline an overview of the main parts of the spiritual journey: the call, the initiation and the return. They also explore the historical place these traditions have had and some of the ways their influence shows up today.
Today’s recording is content from a previous course by Sensei & Qapel introducing this topic. This summer at Clear Sky Center (and virtually for those unable to travel) they will be leading a retreat on the Tarot & Western Archetypes, a powerful and concise path of liberation that draws on our own life experiences as Westerners and our native intelligence to help unfold deeper wisdom and understanding of our mystical life.
Later, in the fall, Qapel & Sensei will be in Europe to lead an in-person interactive retreat on The Hero’s Journey, a powerful mythical journey experience, integrating Eastern & Western traditions. Accepting the challenge of the Hero’s journey will leave you with a healthier, strengthened ego – one more fully integrated with the ‘shadow’ and thus more energetic and less susceptible to stress.
Learn more about these retreats by visiting planetdharma.com/2022.
Uncover the Light: Awakening Through Shadow Integration
BONUS Why Red Hats?
The Path of Service: Awakening Through Karma Yoga
BONUS Intro to Tarot & the Fool Card
True Happiness: Awakening Through Meditation
BONUS Meditation is Not Passive
Explore Everything: Awakening Through Study
BONUS Clinging to Emptiness
INTERVIEW Climbing the Western (Mysteries) Side of the Mountain
BONUS The Still Mind & The Moving Mind
BONUS The Power of Goodness
Relationship Implies Two: Becoming Conscious in Love
BONUS Attending to Tasks While Remembering The Light
The Clear Light of the Mind: Exploring the Ephemeral Nature of Reality
BONUS The Wisdom of Hua Yan
The Tarot: Introducing the Major Arcana
BONUS Remaining Blissful While Counting Mantras
Chenrezi and Tantric Deity Practice: Transforming Our Reality
BONUS Intentional Celibacy
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