Ask Me Anything: What Happens After We Die? And more

00:00 Intro 02:30 Patreon 3:40 Access to these teachings now and historically 6:49 Importance of sharing spiritual/awakening experiences/epiphanies with others/ the community 10:00 Effectiveness of practices done lying down – importance of being very relaxed and very awake 13:50 Re: sharing experiences: there is no responsibility to share with others; -- value of experiences on the spiritual path 15:15 Re: sharing experiences: the purpose of the spiritual path 16:34 “Spiritual Materialism” by Chögyam Trungpa 17:19 Tantrika Institute Portugal 18:06 Use of cannabis (to aid relaxation) on the spiritual path. THC vs. CBD 26:17 Consciousness-only view vs solipsism: when can something be said to exist? Can you directly prove for yourself that reality is co-created and consists of different vantage points? 36:05 Death: what do we take with us when we leave this body?, NDEs and more 47:53 Does Tantra support the idea of reincarnation? 55:02 Final awakening is the permanent end of the one you thought you were 56:18 Struggle with the current political climate: is this caused by a weak energy body or saṁskāras and what can help? 1:00:40 Different context of a teacher with long-term students 1:02:29 Don’t let your chance to awaken in this lifetime slip away 1:03:37 When death comes, it’s perfect 1:05:43 Opt out of society’s addiction to drama 1:07:10 Having a child & the relationship to death 1:10:47 Is the way you experience śaktipāta indicative of the tradition you will find yourself in? 1:14:43 Can initial awakening/śaktipāta lead to depression? 1:18:31 Re: śaktipāta and depression: how do we know that loss of interest in certain things is a sign of awakening vs. depression? 1:20:21 The two goals of the Tantrik path, realisation of truth and enjoyment of life (mokṣa and bhoga): do they come into conflict with each other or are they mutually reinforcing? 1:25:42 If you have a strong desire to achieve a goal but it doesn’t manifest, what should you do, let go or pursue your desire? 1:33:25 Outro ~~~~~~~ Study Online Explore over 1000 hours of Classical Tantra teachings on Tantra Illuminated Online, including guided meditations, retreats, Sanskrit and mantra recitation practices, and asana classes ► https://www.tantrailluminated.org/sub... ~~~~~~~ Practise & Learn in Community Deepen your practice by joining Christopher at workshops and retreats, available both in-person and online ► https://www.tantrailluminated.org/cal... ~~~~~~~ Read Christopher’s Books Discover the newly released 'Near Enemies of the Truth' ► https://amzn.to/4aeoj4L Alongside the foundational 'Tantra Illuminated' ► https://amzn.to/3TDawzg And 'The Recognition Sutras' ► https://amzn.to/43ipfmw ~~~~~~~ Stay Connected Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events, pilgrimages, and newly released courses ► https://www.tantrailluminated.org/soc... ~~~~~~~ Explore the Blog Over 150 free articles offering comprehensive translations and insightful explanations of Tantrik scriptures and teachings ► https://hareesh.org/blogpage Engage with a global community passionate about non-duality, the nature of reality, and liberation at ► https://www.tantrailluminated.org/ #yoga #nonduality #awakening #natureofreality #sanskrit #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation #tantra #tantrasadhana #classicaltantra #liberation