This is the third interview in a three-part series. Here she describes her initiation into Mongolian shamanism – after many years of study and shamanic practice. The event took place in California when visiting shamans from Mongolia spontaneously decided that Gail was surrounded by spirits and was ready. She describes the preparations, the ritual, and [...]

Studies show that many of us can exert a mental influence on the physiological activity of others in distant locations. Marilyn Schlitz, a parapsychologist and anthropologist, was a research associate with the Mind Science Foundation when this video was recorded. She suggests that this phenomenon, known as biological psychokinesis, may be the basis for much [...]

Here he points out that the earliest known Buddhist texts emerged several hundred years after the Buddha lived. Therefore, to better understand the origins of Buddhism, he relies upon artistic and architectural evidence – particularly the stupas of Buddhism, to which there are few textual references. Buddhism appears to have influences both from central Asia [...]

Malidoma Patrice Some is a shaman of the Dagara tribe from the west African nation of Bakiri Faso (formerly Upper Volta).  He is author of Ritual: Power, Healing and Community and Of Water and the Spirit. Dr. Some describes his own initiation into the shamanistic practices of the Dagara people.  He suggests that the elders of [...]

Whereas goddess worship has been almost entirely suppressed in the West, it has always been recognized and largely accepted in India, where it is frequently associated with tantric traditions. The fierce goddess, Kali, is a form of the deity that often seems demonic to westerners. Debashish explains the symbolism associated with her. Darkness can be [...]

Here he describes his understanding of “ascended masters” based on his personal experiences – including intuitive and physical encounters and past-life memories. RJ maintains that there are 13 “old school” ascended masters, who were created as such. There are many more “new school” ascended masters who attained this status through a process of spiritual evolution. [...]