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King Kubera and the Disease of Always Wanting More…

December 21, 2017 By Ashton In mythology, Philosophy, Story Telling, yoga No Comments

(The following is taken from a transcript of a podcast episode that I recorded a few years ago, you can find and listen to it and other stories I told on the Sivana Podcast by clicking here) Today, we will dive into another story of Ganesha that helps to give some insight as to why [...]

The Life of Alan Watts – Conversation with Anne and Joan Watts [Episode 20]

December 13, 2017 By Ashton In Buddhism, mythology, Philosophy, Podcast, Taoism, Zen No Comments

Alan Watts was a philosopher, writer, and public speaker known for his lucidity in explaining Eastern philosophy in a very accessible way to Western audiences. He was a big part of the counter cultural movement of the 60's, and with the rise of digital media there has been a surge of interest in his work [...]

The Art of Love and Why it Matters – Conversation with Dr. Armin Zadeh [Episode 19]

December 7, 2017 By Ashton In Podcast No Comments

There is no doubt that love, however we might define it, plays a pivotal role in everyone's life, and how we define love likely goes a long way in guiding our life and relationships. So what might it mean to be more loving? Is love a just a feeling? Is it an art? It is [...]

Surviving Your Childhood, Now That You’re An Adult – Conversation with Ira Israel [Episode 18]

November 30, 2017 By Ashton In Podcast No Comments

In today's crazy world, it can seem like life is on a crash course into the future, with the breaks suddenly not working. People everywhere are stressed, unhealthy, and not really sure what to do about it. Join us with Special Guest Ira Israel as we discuss living an authentic life in the world today [...]

Why Zen Matters, Advice from Zen Master Dogen – Conversation with Brad Warner [Episode 17]

November 3, 2017 By Ashton In Buddhism, Podcast, Zen No Comments

With the growing interest in Zen Buddhism, many people have heard of the great Japanese Zen Master Eihei Dogen, but who was he? How did his views of Zen differ from others? And why might his views matter today? Join us with Soto Zen Priest, teacher and author Brad Warner as we discuss this fascinating [...]

Crystal Healing for the Heart – Conversation with Nicholas Pearson [EP 16]

October 26, 2017 By Ashton In Crystals, Podcast No Comments

Join us with crystal and precious stone expert, Nicholas Pearson, as we discuss stones and crystals that help support the heart physically, emotionally and spiritually. Can precious stones help heal a broken heart or help us to be more loving in life? Do we need to protect ourselves from so-called negative or outside energies and [...]

The Power of Telling Your Story – Conversation with Sandra Marinella [Episode 15]

October 19, 2017 By Ashton In Podcast, Story Telling No Comments

The stories we tell (and don't tell) shape our identity as individuals and as a society. Our guest, author and educator Sandra Marinella, guides people in writing their stories to help heal from trauma, illness and loss. Join us as we discuss the importance of story in our lives, and how writing can help you [...]

The Art of Connection – Conversation with Michael Gelb [Episode 14]

October 2, 2017 By Ashton In Podcast No Comments

What do connection, communication and creativity have in common? Join us with our special guest Michael Gelb, as he explains ways we can all deepen our relationships, with our selves and others, cultivate leadership in our lives and unlock the latent creativity within us all. The world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking [...]

The Gifts of Lakshmi – In Celebration of Navaratri

September 25, 2017 By Ashton In Goddess, mythology, Story Telling, yoga No Comments

In honor of Navaratri, an Indian Festival that Celebrates the Goddess over 9-Nights, I am posting transcripts of stories about the Goddess that I told on the Sivana Podcast a few years ago. Which particular forms of the Goddess that are celebrated differs in various parts and traditions of India. In some traditions, the first […]

A Kali Story – In Honor of Navaratri

September 21, 2017 By Ashton In Goddess, mythology, yoga No Comments

In honor of Navaratri, an Indian Festival that Celebrates the Goddess over 9-Nights, I am posting transcripts of stories about the Goddess that I told on the Sivana Podcast a few years ago. Which particular forms of the Goddess that are celebrated differs in various parts and traditions of India. In some traditions, the first […]

King Kubera and the Disease of Always Wanting More…

The Life of Alan Watts – Conversation with Anne and Joan Watts [Episode 20]

The Art of Love and Why it Matters – Conversation with Dr. Armin Zadeh [Episode 19]

Surviving Your Childhood, Now That You’re An Adult – Conversation with Ira Israel [Episode 18]

Why Zen Matters, Advice from Zen Master Dogen – Conversation with Brad Warner [Episode 17]

Crystal Healing for the Heart – Conversation with Nicholas Pearson [EP 16]

The Power of Telling Your Story – Conversation with Sandra Marinella [Episode 15]

The Art of Connection – Conversation with Michael Gelb [Episode 14]

The Gifts of Lakshmi – In Celebration of Navaratri

A Kali Story – In Honor of Navaratri

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The Life of Alan Watts – Conversation with Anne and Joan Watts [Episode 20]

The Art of Love and Why it Matters – Conversation with Dr. Armin Zadeh [Episode 19]

Surviving Your Childhood, Now That You’re An Adult – Conversation with Ira Israel [Episode 18]

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