Neil Ripski (Shaolin Lineage Holder) | Episode 1 of The Two Truths Podcast with Dr Jared Jones

Neil Ripski (born 1975) is veteran Chinese Martial Arts instructor. He has students and has led workshops across Canada, the United States, Israel, Nepal, and the UK. Neil has a world-class understanding of Tai Chi, Bagua, Xingyi, Drunken Boxing, and Iron Palm. Neil began his formal training in the 1980s and has taught professionally since 1999. He's recognized successor of Master Chen Qiming in "Southern Shaolin Eighteen Lohan Palm", which is this episode's focus. Shaolin's integration of physical (jing), energetic (chi), and meditative (shen) training provides a fully self-integrated system of spiritual cultivation. Neil's Online Lohan Course: https://www.lohanpalm.com/ Lohan combines Shaolin martial arts, Chi Gong, Nei Gong, Shen Gong, Buddhist yoga (Daoyin), visualizations, mudras, and meditation. Master Chen also enriched his lineage with aspects of Tibetan Tantra, Chan, and Pure Land. Neil also wishes to carry on Ven. Luangphor Sirinthar's Thai Forest tradition. "The Two Truths Podcast with Dr Jared Jones" is an interfaith podcast for the modern city-dwelling lay person trying to integrate meditation and spiritual practice into the demands of daily life. This program explores the intersection of religious practice, meditation, and modern living. INTRODUCTION 0:08 Neil Ripski discusses training with Master Ma Qinglong (Drunken Boxing) 3:58 Neil talks about training in Thai Forest with Ven. Luangphor Viriyang Sirintharo 5:32 Neil meets Master Chen Qiming (Shaolin 18 Lohan Palm System) WHY TEACHERS & LINEAGES ARE IMPORTANT 8:08 What is the point of a lineage and a mentor in Buddhist practice? 11:30 The map is not the terrain 13:10 Neil discusses his time near Mt. Everest 14:40 LOHAN: Neil talks about Shaolin Eighteen Lohan system: balancing body, chi, and consciousness. 20:30 Summarising the main elements of Eighteen Lohan Palm. 23:50 What's missing from the "modern meditation" movement? 27:48 Korean Seon Master Seungsahn's "Washing potatoes" example PRACTICING BUDDHISM & DAOISM AS A LAYPERSON 29:24 Can laypeople accomplish the Buddhist or Daoist path... or should I move to a cave? 32:50 What should laypeople focus on to succeed in their Buddhist & Daoist practice? 35:29 Are meditation apps good or bad? 37:25 Authentic effort is the most important ingredient in your training 41:35 What big challenges do laypeople face in the real world? 47:57 LOHAN: Shaolin Eighteen Lohan Palm helps you overcome real-world training difficulties OPEN Q&A SESSION 51:50 Should concentration meditation (shamatha) or analytic meditation (vipassana) come first? 54:34 Which type of meditation is best for beginners? ("Buddho" mantra meditation) 57:04 When is it okay to mix lineages? (Part 1) 1:00:04 How do we deal with trauma Buddhist practice? 1:04:05 How do you know when you've trained enough in concentration (jhana)? 1:08:20 Are Jhana states pleasurable? 1:09:22 What physical exercise is best for improving meditation? 1:11:52 An aside about Siddhis (psychic power) and recalling past lives 1:13:35 LOHAN: more on Lohan practice 1:15:49 Can Lohan help with lung problems? 1:20:52 Does concentration create joy, bliss, pleasure? 1:26:44 Consistency: what part of the practice was the most difficult? 1:32:20 LOHAN: Didn't Chinese Buddhism/Shaolin die during the Cultural Revolution? 1:35:40 When can we mix lineages? (Part 2) 1:40:30 LOHAN: Can Lohan adapt to modern Western culture? 1:48:35 LOHAN: Is Lohan a complete martial system? And aside about violence vs ahimsa (Part 1) 1:56:45 LOHAN: How Lohan went to Tibet in 1647 and came back to China in the 1970s 1:59:36 What is "Wrathful Compassion'? (Part 1) 2:06:15 LOHAN: Shaolin Yi Jin JIng vs Daoist Neidan Waterwheel & Microcosmic Orbit vsTibetan Tantra 2:11:19 Violence vs Harmlessness (Part 2) 2:19:40 LOHAN: Is there anyone who SHOULDN'T practice Lohan? (Mental illness & Buddhist practice) 2:23:31 "Wrathful Compassion' requires compassion (Part 2) 2:26:32 Using your darkness for good Dr Jared Jones teaches everything for free due to the generosity of the community. Buy me a coffee and a bagel if ya like, or become a member on YouTube. Donate here: GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/86c2e223b VENMO: https://venmo.com/u/JaredKJones85 PAYPAL: https://paypal.me/drjaredjones SKOOL: Ongoing personalised meditation training, building a community of meditators to support eachother, and my book on meditation: https://www.skool.com/five-foundation... FACEBOOK:   / 680043360573458   DISCORD:   / discord   ‪@neilripski‬ #meditation #mindfulness #meditate #meditationpractice #guidedmeditation #dailymeditation #mindfulliving #innerpeace #selfawareness #selfgrowth #spiritualgrowth #mentalclarity #stressrelief #anxietyrelief #calm #presence #consciousness #awareness #breathwork #wellness #wellbeing #healing #personaldevelopment #buddhism #taoism #dharma #zen #vipassana #samatha #nonduality