Tree works as a Spiritual Mentor, Kundalini Support, Certified Global TRE® Instructor, Transformational Bodyworker and a Healer from the Shamanic tradition. Tree believes healing trauma can precipitate spiritual awakening and it is from this precept she works. She works with the body releasing contraction and with the nervous system establishing balance - with the understanding that a disregulated nervous system can hold the beingness hostage. She believes enlightenment is achieved not by bypassing the body, but by going into the body. By addressing and releasing trauma bound in the flesh and stored in the nervous system. This is true freedom and the result is presence - embodied. Tree has been a devotee of Meher Baba since she was 21. She and her husband are establishing a Retreat Centre on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia called Meher Farm Healing and Awakening Centre. Tree is the author of Hot Flush Dark Cave describing her healing and awakening journey through the portal of menopause. She is a devoted mother, grandmother and healer - her favourite past time is swimming in the river and the ocean and chanting to God. Website: awakeningthroughthebody.com.au Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded August 3, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:53 - The Correlation Between Consciousness and Neurophysiology 00:07:53 - The Loop of an Agitated Nervous System 00:11:35 - The Nervous System and the Flow State 00:15:38 - The Impact of Early Trauma in Human Beings 00:19:39 - The Importance of Healing the Nervous System 00:23:22 - Trauma and its manifestations 00:27:11 -  “Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance” 00:31:06 - Body Work and Spiritual Awakening 00:35:21 - Kundalini Awakening and Working with the Body 00:39:05 - Working through Impressions 00:43:00 - The Beginning of the Involution 00:47:13 - Understanding vs Realization 00:51:05 - Avatars and Spiritual Teachers 00:54:55 - Astral Exorcism and Healing Dance 00:58:44 - The Kundalini Awakening Process 01:02:31 - Kundalini Awakening and Spontaneous Movements 01:06:19 - Purging Negativity 01:09:54 - The Annihilation of the Apparent World 01:13:37 - The Final Destination and Different Planes of Existence 01:17:35 - The Journey of Awakening 01:21:44 - The Existence of Ego in Different States 01:25:51 - Kundalini Awakening and the Sacred Fluids 01:29:42 - The Value of a Life 01:33:33 - Different Types of Meditation 01:37:30 - Releasing Emotions 01:41:18 - The Presence of Benign and Caring Intelligences 01:45:17 - Healing Ceremonies and Nature Retreats 01:49:19 - Following Intuition and Divine Orchestration at 61 01:53:24 - Following the Synchronicities 01:56:55 - In Touch for the Next 15 Years

Melinda Edwards, MD is a mother, writer and physician in Charleston, South Carolina, providing psychiatric care for underserved adults. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center. She has studied complementary and alternative medicine with Andrew Weil, MD, researched the effects of MDMA on PTSD with Michael Mithoefer, MD, and is a columnist for Autism Parenting Magazine. Dr. Edwards is the author of PSYCHE & SPIRIT: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Search for Truth and Her Daughter’s Autism. As a child of medical missionaries, Melinda grew up in a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala, Central America. Early in life she experienced an inner pull to a deeper truth. Her journey has taken her through various spiritual practices including meditation retreats, guidance from spiritual teachers, travel to India, and living in spiritual communities. Her quest led to the ongoing discovery of the sacred in all. Inspired by her journey with her daughter Saachi, Dr. Edwards founded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Living Darshan to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world. Website: melindaedwardsmd.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded July 20, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:26 - An Evolutionary Journey 00:07:57 - The Fear of Going to Hell 00:11:58 - Tiptoeing Through Sleeping Elephants 00:16:32 - Levels of Spiritual Evolution 00:20:56 - The Spiral into Anorexia 00:25:46 - The Importance of Compassion and Being Heard 00:30:10 - Love as a Virus and the Hazards of Idealizing Spiritual Teachers 00:34:39 - Red Flags in Spiritual Teachers and Communities 00:39:21 - The Dangers of a Spiritualized Ego 00:43:34 - The Danger of Unqualified Advice in the Spiritual Community 00:47:37 - Exploiting Students' Finances 00:51:29 - The Role of Students in Spiritual Teaching 00:55:29 - Correlation between Teaching in Medicine and Spirituality 00:59:39 - Spiritual Teachers and Holistic Development 01:03:34 - The Realization of Nothingness 01:07:09 - The Nature of Realization and Integration 01:10:15 - The Dissolution of the Project of "Me" 01:13:53 - Micro adjustments and thriving 01:18:13 - Medications and Spiritual Awakening 01:21:51 - Support and Caution in Meditation Retreats 01:25:50 - The Impact of Spiritual Practices on Brain Chemistry 01:29:41 - Taking Medication for ADD and Kundalini Awakening 01:33:16 - Online Sessions and the Law 01:38:05 - The Porousness of Energy and Information 01:42:40 - The Increase of Neurodiverse Beings in the Population 01:47:44 - Different Realms and Dimensions 01:51:22 - Supporting Autistic Children in Their Purpose 01:55:29 - Navigating Kundalini Energy 01:59:32 - The Power of a Mother's Love 02:02:41 - Stay tuned for upcoming content

Constance Casey, MDiv, is an author and teacher providing spiritual guidance for those interested in living a gentle and peaceful life. Constance offers guidance for those entering deeper practice into the nature of reality and adjusting to a shift in consciousness. Her awakening occurred in 2008. She has been practicing in the contemplative arts for over 40 years-- first through her years in recovery, and then, as she deepened in Buddhist practice in 2007—which she shares in her memoir. She’s a graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader Program. Some of her teachers include Trudy Goodman and Jack Kornfield. Constance obtained a Master of Divinity focusing on religious studies and went on to do hospital chaplaincy work. As an interfaith hospital chaplain, she offered compassionate care for patients and families while embracing the spectrum of human experiences. She is also authorized by Naropa University to teach meditation. Constance’s practice is primarily informed by the suttas in Theravāda Buddhism where she has developed her own online classes, the most recent one is called Clearing Skies: Dispelling the Clouds that Hinder Us, and she leads support groups for dedicated meditation practitioners. Through her experience she respects and values your unique spiritual practice and journey while supporting you to find balance and significance in the face of adversity. Constance will encourage you to attune toward being more mindful and aware for release and serenity. Her first book called Time for Awakening: A Memoir shares her story of awakening and deeper meditation practice and is what brings her to our meeting today. She can be found at her website. On Substack On Instagram On Facebook And on Youtube  Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded March 30, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:13 - The Levels of Receptiveness to the Dharma 00:09:13 - "Just Who Do You Think You Are?" 00:13:05 - A Snowy Awakening 00:16:54 - Healing and Bonding with My Sons 00:20:17 - Parenting as a Spiritual Practice 00:24:11 - A Fly on the Wall 00:28:09 - Tools of Recovery 00:31:31 - Ethical Structure in Spiritual Circles 00:35:14 - The Vicious Cycle of Repressed Discomfort 00:40:09 - Seeking Further 00:43:44 - Simplifying and Finding Fulfillment Within 00:47:39 - Expressing Experiences Through Art 00:51:17 - Finding Balance in Self-Care 00:54:59 - Honoring the Need for Rest and Balance 00:58:35 - The Power of Meditation and Personal Growth 01:01:38 - Constance's Carpentry Journey 01:04:44 - The Importance of Speaking Out and Trauma (Conversation) 01:07:29 - Seeing the Teacher as a Human Being and the Absence of Hierarchy 01:10:27 - The Indescribable Experience of Awakening 01:14:19 - Following the Way 01:18:32 - Psychological, Theological, Sociological Perspectives 01:22:14 - The Power of Kindness in Movies 01:26:42 - The Intimacy of Stream Entry 01:30:45 - The Support of a Teacher 01:33:33 - The Association for Spiritual Integrity 01:37:43 - Factors of Enlightenment and the Hindrances 01:41:38 - Hindrances in Meditation Practice 01:45:49 - Cultivating Tranquility and Equanimity in Meditation 01:49:05 - The Benefits of Meditation and Inner States of Being 01:51:48 - Closing Remarks

When Christian Sundberg was a young child, he remembered his existence before coming to Earth. While that memory left him completely for his early adult life, it spontaneously returned at the age of 30 as Christian took up a meditation practice and went through a personal awakening journey. He also began to have Out of Body Experiences (OBEs). Christian has worked for over 15 years as a professional project manager for complex nuclear pump and valve manufacturing projects. Christian has also presented at over 80 public speaking events, as he now seeks to remind others in at least a small part of who we all really are beneath the human “play". Book: A Walk in the Physical: Understanding the Human Experience Within the Larger Spiritual Context A Walk in the Physical (Free online version) Website: awalkinthephysical.com Email Christian at: awalkinthephysical@gmail.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded August 28, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:56 - Transcending Physical Reality 00:09:03 - The Challenge of Expressing Subtle Experiences 00:13:12 - A Deep Healing Experience 00:17:27 - Meeting a Highly Evolved Being and Past Lives 00:21:41 - Integrating Fear for Expansion 00:25:58 - The Fear of Being Unable to Escape Pain 00:30:28 - The Evolutionary Purpose of Challenges 00:34:57 - The Plunge into Physical Existence 00:39:21 - The Flowchart of Life Possibilities 00:43:30 - A Holy Moment of Connectedness 00:47:23 - Remembering Our True Existence 00:51:38 - The Experience of Different Realities 00:55:40 - Perspectives on Reincarnation in Different Traditions 00:59:42 - Experiential Learning and the Purpose of Veiling 01:04:03 - The Purpose of Every Experience 01:08:44 - The Play is Not Scripted 01:12:59 - Organizing and Collaborating on the Other Side 01:16:52 - The Evolving Soul and the Imperfect Government 01:21:23 - Evolution and the Manifestation of Love and Joy 01:25:54 - The Curiosity of Creation 01:30:16 - Unbounded Awareness and Unique Experiences 01:34:21 - Investigating Consciousness with Meditation 01:38:45 - Living in a Dense Dimension: An Opportunity for Evolution 01:43:22 - Unconditional Love and Personal Responsibility 01:48:06 - The Thickness of the Veil 01:52:39 - Letting go of the story and rising up to the surface 01:56:57 - Connecting with Inner Reality 02:01:10 - Effect on Closest Relationships 02:05:26 - The Importance of Making Distance 02:09:23 - One-on-One Consultations and Webinars

Eva Natanya is Co-Founder and Resident Teacher at the Center for Contemplative Research at Miyo Samten Ling. A scholar of Indian and Tibetan Buddhism, Christian theology, and comparative religion, Dr. Natanya has served in many capacities as a spiritual teacher, academic lecturer, translator, and editor of Tibetan texts, writer, and retreat leader. Following a nine-year career as a professional ballet dancer with both the New York City Ballet and the Royal Ballet of England, she earned an MA in Christian Systematic Theology at the Graduate Theological Union and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. Her dissertation examined the complex interactions of Madhyamaka, Yogācāra, and Abhidharma teachings as they underlie the Vajrayāna philosophy of Je Tsongkhapa. She has worked closely with Dr. B. Alan Wallace on his translations for several books, including Open Mind: View and Meditation in the Lineage of Lerab Lingpa and Fathoming the Mind: Inquiry and Insight in Dudjom Lingpa's Vajra Essence, and has co-taught meditation retreats with Dr. Wallace around the world. In a Christian context, she co-authored Living Resurrected Lives: What It Means and Why It Matters with Veronica Mary Rolf. She has spent more than three years in solitary meditation retreat, and remains in residence at Miyo Samten Ling in Crestone, Colorado, guiding fellow retreatants in the details of contemplative training. Her website is: evanatanya.com. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded August 21, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:22 - Mystical Longing and Spiritual Quest 00:09:59 - The Discipline and Demands of Rehearsal and Performance 00:14:11 - Transition to Deep Education and Meditation 00:18:22 - Preparation for Solitary Retreat 00:23:26 - Challenges of Long-term Retreat Practice 00:27:50 - The connection between mind and pr??ic system 00:32:00 - Sensations of Pr??a and the Inner Body 00:36:14 - The Dangers of Kundalini and Inner-body Practices 00:40:35 - The Proper Meditation Posture and Settling the Mind 00:45:25 - The Process of Settling the Mind 00:49:54 - Integrating Meditation with Daily Life 00:54:20 - The Depths of Loving-Kindness 00:58:30 - Meditation and the Transformation of Worldview 01:02:51 - The Notion of a Person as a Temporary Conglomerate 01:08:02 - The karmic cause of suffering and purification possibilities 01:12:21 - Reincarnation and Hypotheses of Past Lives 01:16:16 - Dream Lives and Illusion of Self 01:20:56 - Pratityasamutpada and the Two Realities 01:25:34 - The Illusory Nature of Things 01:29:51 - The Trinity in Christian Theology and Buddhism 01:35:06 - The Divine Light and Celestial Perception 01:39:40 - The Manifestation of Divinity in Every Little Thing 01:44:55 - The True Nature and Buddha Nature 01:50:25 - The transcendence of death in different cultures 01:55:27 - The Vastness of Awareness in Buddhism 01:59:28 - Finding a Path and Authentic Teachers 02:04:15 - Authenticity and Discernment in Choosing a Teacher 02:08:53 - Unconventional Behavior in the Name of Crazy Wisdom 02:13:19 - The Concept of Enlightenment 02:17:51 - Taking a Step towards Enlightenment

Peter Russell is a leading thinker on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. He coined the term "global brain" with his 1980s bestseller of the same name in which he predicted the Internet and the impact it would have on humanity. His new book, Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature, is published this August. He is the author of ten other books, including Waking Up in Time: Finding Inner Peace in Times of Accelerating Change and From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness. He studied theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge, and pioneered the introduction of personal growth programs to corporations, running courses for senior management on creativity, stress management, and sustainable development. His mission is to distill the essential wisdom on human consciousness found in the world’s various spiritual traditions and to disseminate their teachings on self-liberation in contemporary and compelling ways. Peter's website: peterrussell.com Peter's YouTube channel Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. First BatGap interview with Peter. Interview recorded August 14, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:22 - Exploring Intelligent Design and Nature's Orchestration 00:07:34 - The Release of Letting Go 00:11:19 - Letting Go of Attachments through Body Awareness 00:16:56 - The Fundamental Motivation 00:21:56 - The Search for Inner Peace 00:26:06 - The Natural Mind 00:31:36 - Falling and Finding Contentment 00:41:50 - Distractions and Inner Quietness 00:47:37 - The Limitations of Books on the Spiritual Path 00:51:40 - Starting with Simple Meditation Techniques 00:55:08 - The Effects of Technological Acceleration 00:58:24 - The Innovative Power of Humans 01:01:18 - The Potential Limits of Technological Acceleration 01:04:20 - The Unsustainability of our Civilization 01:07:09 - Understanding the Trajectory 01:10:03 - The Importance of Becoming Better Human Beings 01:13:14 - The Importance of Confidence and Speculation 01:16:11 - The Power of Now 01:19:01 - The Two Aspects of Emotions 01:22:12 - Letting Go and Moving On 01:25:19 - The Doer and the Divine 01:29:07 - Synchronicity and Nature's Favor 01:32:37 - Attuning to Divine Intelligence 01:36:11 - The Natural Tendency of the Mind 01:39:32 - Letting Go: The Essence of Forgiveness 01:42:31 - Letting go of Judgments and Grievances 01:45:46 - The Vicious Circle of Attack and Defense 01:48:55 - The Power of Apologizing and Being Kind 01:52:01 - Mindfulness of Being Webinars 01:54:41 - Reflecting on the Talk with Peter

Julie Beischel, Ph.D., is the co-founder and Director of Research at the Windbridge Research Center. She received her Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology with a minor in Microbiology and Immunology. Her current research mainly focuses on mediums: individuals who experience communication with the deceased. Dr. Beischel has published research examining mediums’ accuracy and their experiences, psychology, and physiology, and the potential therapeutic application of mediumship readings during bereavement. Her research interests also include spontaneous, facilitated, assisted, and requested after-death communication experiences. She lives in Arizona with her husband and research partner, Mark Boccuzzi, and their two dogs. Books: Investigating Mediums: A Windbridge Institute Collection Among Mediums: A Scientist's Quest for Answers Meaningful Messages: Making the Most of Your Mediumship Reading From the Mouths of Mediums Vol. 1: Experiencing Communication (From the Mouths of Mediums: Conversations with Windbridge Certified Research Mediums) Website: windbridge.org Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded August 7, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:42 - The Afterlife and Mediumship 00:05:08 - Exploring Mediumship and the Afterlife 00:07:24 - Fear of Death and Its Impact on Psychology and Worldviews 00:09:53 - Investigating Medium Readings 00:12:31 - Medium Screening and Certification Procedure 00:15:37 - Disproving the Hypothesis of Medium Fraudulent Behavior 00:18:33 - Mediumship and Psychic Abilities 00:21:16 - Paradigms and Scientific Closed-Mindedness 00:26:37 - The Limitations of Medium Abilities 00:32:35 - Psychic Abilities and Predicting the Future 00:35:40 - The Continuation of Consciousness After Death 00:38:54 - The Possibility of an Afterlife 00:41:59 - Communication with Deceased Spirits 00:45:04 - The Five People Involved in the Protocol 00:47:58 - Autoimmune Diseases and Mediumship 00:51:01 - The Connection Between Mediumship and Autoimmune Diseases 00:54:06 - Different Levels of Trance Consciousness in Mediumship 00:57:10 - Physical Mediumship and Table Tipping 01:00:25 - Emotional Impact of Animal Loss 01:03:49 - Normalizing After-Death Communication Experiences 01:09:16 - Incorporating Afterlife Beliefs into Mental Health Practices 01:13:36 - The Fascination with Non-Local Consciousness 01:16:23 - The interconnectedness of the universe 01:19:10 - Quality of Life over Quantity of Days 01:21:48 - Terminal Lucidity and Mediumship 01:24:30 - Alleviating Suffering through Mediumship 01:28:14 - Studying Mediumship in its Natural Environment 01:31:13 - Peer-reviewed papers and replication difficulties 01:33:57 - Mediumship Readings and Being Open-Minded 01:36:10 - Farewell and Thanks

Dr. Jim Tucker is the Bonner-Lowry Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is Director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies, where he is continuing the work of Ian Stevenson with children who report memories of previous lives. He is the author of Before: Children's Memories of Previous Lives, a new 2-in-1 edition of his books Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives and Return to Life: Extraordinary Cases of Children Who Remember Past Lives, which together have been translated into twenty languages. Websites: jimbtucker.com Division of Perceptual Studies Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded July 31, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:48 - Motivation for Research 00:05:44 - Challenging the Physical Understanding of Reality 00:10:10 - The Evolution of Spiritual Beings 00:14:57 - The Middle Ages and Beliefs 00:22:17 - The Fascinating Case of James Houston 00:25:50 - Paradigm Shift and Understanding the Deeper Nature of Reality 00:29:37 - The Value of Consciousness and Past Life Memories 00:34:09 - Hypnotic Regression and Past Lives Experiences 00:38:17 - Reincarnation stories and choosing parents 00:43:14 - Children's Memories of Past and Future Lives 00:47:06 - Indicators of Past Life Skills 00:50:24 - Birthmarks and Reincarnation 00:53:56 - The Five Sheaths in Sanskrit Tradition 00:57:10 - Hypnotic Regression and Dr. Brian Weiss's Work 01:00:11 - The Potential for Harm and Benefit in Past Life Research 01:03:21 - Disincarnate Entities and Incarnation 01:06:35 - Recent Lives and Intact Memories 01:09:22 - Unfinished Business and Emotional Ties 01:11:59 - Skepticism and Debating Past Life Cases 01:15:08 - Unusual Behaviors in Children with Past Life Memories 01:18:13 - Impact of Past Lives on Gender Development 01:21:25 - Reincarnation and Transmigration across Species 01:24:13 - The Possibility of Consciousness on Other Planets 01:27:51 - The Hollywood Case and Past Life Memories 01:31:21 - Verifying Ryan's Statements and the Impacts of Past Life Memories 01:34:54 - Possibilities of Past Lives and Sequential Reincarnation 01:38:16 - The Malleability of Time 01:41:39 - The Pursuit of Inner Happiness 01:45:56 - A Potential Shift Ahead 01:48:11 - Next episode preview and introduction

This interview centered around Sadhvi's new book, Hollywood to the Himalayas: A Journey of Healing and Transformation. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Ph.D. is a renowned spiritual leader, author, and motivational speaker based in Rishikesh, India. Originally from Los Angeles and a graduate of Stanford University, Sadhviji has been ordained into the sacred order of Sanyas by her guru HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and has been living at Parmarth Niketan Ashram for the past twenty-five years. She is the Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, an international interfaith organization dedicated to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; president of Divine Shakti Foundation, a foundation that runs free schools, vocational training programs, and empowerment programs; and director of the world-famous International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh—which has been covered in Time, CNN, the New York Times and other prestigious publications and has been addressed by both the Prime Minister and Vice President of India. She serves on the United Nations Advisory Council on Religion and on the steering committees of the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) and the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty, a campaign by the United Nations and World Bank. She was also the Managing Editor for the monumental project of the 11-volume Encyclopedia of Hinduism. She oversees a variety of humanitarian projects, teaches meditation, lectures, writes, counsels individuals and families, and serves as a unique female voice of spiritual leadership throughout India and the world. Websites: Sadhviji.org (personal site) Sadhviji's TED talk @SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati (Sadhviji's Facebook page with announcements of events, videos, etc.) @ParmarthNiketan (Parmarth's Facebook page where they stream Sadhviji's satsangs live daily when she is in town.) Youtube channel with all of the videos of Sadhviji's lectures (and also a lot of other good stuff...) Twitter: @SadhviBhagawati Book: Vegetarianism: For Our Bodies, Our Minds, Our Souls & Our Planet Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. First BatGap interview with Sadhvi. Interview recorded July 25, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump interview 00:03:30 - Honesty and Humaneness in Spiritual Awakening 00:07:49 - Bridging the Gap: Hollywood to the Himalayas 00:11:38 - The Shift in Perception 00:15:15 - A Sudden Knowing in Rishikesh 00:19:19 - A Profound Spiritual Experience on the Banks of Ganga 00:23:52 - Swarg Ashram: The Heavenly Abode 00:27:41 - The Beauty of Being Non-Verbal 00:31:29 - Living in the Deepest Level of Awareness 00:34:52 - Shame and Authenticity 00:38:01 - The Humility of an Enlightened Master 00:41:14 - The Qualities of the Guru 00:44:41 - The Light of the Guru 00:48:02 - The Garden and its Animals 00:51:03 - The Story of the Sleeves and the Cat 00:54:17 - Emptying the Cup and Finding the Guru 00:57:46 - Overcoming Unconscious Patterns with Mindfulness 01:01:24 - Being Present in Daily Life 01:04:39 - Productivity in Moments of Freedom 01:07:10 - The Experience of Grace without Spiritual Practice 01:10:43 - A Transformational Experience 01:14:11 - Renunciation and Transformation 01:17:36 - The Biological Urge for a Baby 01:21:01 - The Journey of Forgiveness 01:24:25 - The Power of Forgiveness 01:27:47 - The Stain on Our Hearts 01:30:53 - Letting Go with Forgiveness 01:34:05 - Understanding Dis-ease and Harm towards Others 01:37:10 - The Transformation and Healing Journey 01:40:39 - Sharing and Appreciation 01:43:26 - The Spiritual Path

Stephan Bodian is a teacher in the nondual wisdom tradition of Zen, Dzogchen, and Advaita Vedanta and the founder and director of the annual School for Awakening, an intensive six-month program of exploration and study. His offerings are noted for their humor, warmth, spontaneity, and intimacy and combine direct pointers, lively dialogues, silent sitting, and guided self-inquiry. He’s the author of several books, including Wake Up Now: A Guide to the Journey of Spiritual Awakening and Beyond Mindfulness: The Direct Approach to Lasting Peace, Happiness, and Love. Stephan spent a decade practicing Zen intensively as a monk but left the monastery because he sensed that the rigorous practice of meditation was obscuring the truth he was seeking. After studying Dzogchen for several years, he met his guru, Jean Klein, a European teacher of Advaita Vedanta, who told him to stop meditating and instead discover the meditator. Shortly after meeting Jean, he had a profound awakening to his true identity as timeless presence. After Jean’s death, Stephan met Adyashanti, and in 2001 Adya gave him Dharma transmission and invited him to teach. Trained as a psychotherapist, Stephan also offers individual spiritual counseling and mentoring sessions to people throughout the world. His approach blends direct, experiential, nondual wisdom with the insights of Western psychology to support students in realizing who they really are while inquiring into the stories and patterns of thinking and behaving that continue to cause suffering. Website: stephanbodian.org Other books: Meditation For Dummies, w/Audio CD (Also available in various languages.) Timeless Visions, Healing Voices: Conversations with Men & Women of the Spirit Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. First BatGap interview with Stephan. Interview recorded July 11, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:20 - A Shift in the Locus of Identity 00:10:00 - The Vastness and Dream States 00:15:05 - Roshi's Uninhibited Behavior and the Fall of the Center 00:20:18 - Bodhidharma's Precepts and Acting in Integrity 00:25:13 - The Ugly Truth and Confrontational Behavior 00:30:15 - Dealing with the Shadow and Integrity 00:35:01 - Narcissism in Spiritual Teachers and the Direct Path 00:39:53 - Awakening and the Role of the Teacher 00:44:51 - The Role of Teachers and the Need for Discernment 00:49:48 - The Impressionability of the Mind 00:54:19 - The Interface Between Science and Spirituality 00:57:59 - The Direct Meeting and Potential for Transmission 01:01:23 - The Pitfalls of Spiritual Teachers and Sex 01:05:31 - Boundary-crossing and predatory behavior 01:09:01 - Spiritual Teachers and Dark Triad Qualities 01:12:56 - The Importance of Care in Spiritual Evolution 01:16:34 - Relationships and Higher Callings 01:19:59 - The Literary Invention of Crazy Wisdom 01:23:47 - Compassionate Being and True Crazy Wisdom 01:27:12 - Starting a New University 01:30:43 - The Strange Fit Between Narcissists and Spiritual Teachers 01:34:16 - Embracing Human Relationships 01:37:51 - Giving Power Away and Seeking Enlightenment 01:41:49 - Being Your Own Authority 01:45:11 - The Horse and the Whip 01:48:28 - Different Spiritual Teachers and their Teachings 01:51:57 - The True Guru Within 01:55:49 - The Awakening Journey 01:59:32 - The Role of a Spiritual Teacher 02:03:10 - School for Awakening

Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. Meyer is author of the New York Times bestseller Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design and Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design, a (London) Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year. In 2004, Meyer ignited a firestorm of media and scientific controversy when a biology journal at the Smithsonian Institution published his peer-reviewed scientific article advancing intelligent design. Meyer has been featured on national television and radio programs, including The Jim Lehrer News Hour, CBS Sunday Morning, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, Good Morning America, Nightline, FOX News Live, Paula Zahn Now (CNN), and the Tavis Smiley Show on PBS. He has also been featured in two New York Times front-page stories and has garnered attention in other top national media. Latest Book: Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe Website: stephencmeyer.org Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded July 9, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:42 - Introduction to Stephen's Work and Book 00:07:28 - The Intelligent Cause of DNA Information 00:10:29 - The Complexity of Natural Processes and Intelligent Design 00:13:23 - The Fine-tuning of the Laws of Physics 00:16:31 - The Fine-tuned Universe and Intelligent Design 00:19:38 - The Multiverse Hypothesis and Fine-Tuning 00:22:29 - Fine-tuning and Intelligent Agency 00:25:52 - The Shift from Religion to Materialism 00:29:04 - Different Views on the Nature of God 00:32:14 - Exploring Different Philosophical Conceptions 00:35:12 - The Power of Divine Agency 00:38:28 - God's Imminence and Transcendence 00:42:10 - Theistic and Pantheistic Versions of Eastern Religions 00:45:46 - Waves on the Ocean of Intelligence 00:49:59 - The Importance of Intelligent Design 00:54:57 - The Search for Meaning and Existence 01:02:02 - Storing and Reconstituting Information 01:07:28 - Near-Death Experiences and the Survival of the Soul 01:14:29 - The Existence of God through Logical Reasoning and Personal Experience 01:21:19 - The Combination of Rationality and Empiricism 01:26:45 - The Scientific Attitude in Spirituality 01:31:33 - The Role of Faith in Knowledge and Science 01:36:08 - Belief in the Unseen: Quarks, Electrons, and God 01:39:53 - Miracles and the Laws of Nature 01:46:20 - Intelligent Design and Limited Creative Power 01:52:28 - Mathematical Platonism and the Applicability of Maths to the Physical World 01:58:50 - Evaluation of Pantheism and Advaita 02:03:13 - The Challenges of Teaching Intelligent Design in Public Schools 02:08:52 - Belief in Intelligent Design across different religions 02:14:16 - Links to Stephen's Books and Audible Availability

Chelan Harkin has been channeling ecstatic poetry for years and has now published two books in the past seven months, Susceptible to Light and Let Us Dance!: The Stumble and Whirl With The Beloved. Her publishing journey has been mystical and transformational and filled with "prayer experiments" gone right. Chelan has regularly been compared to the great mystic poets, Rumi, Hafiz, and Rilke. She lives in a geographically spectacular region of Washington State, The Columbia Gorge, with her husband and two small children. In her poetry and in her life, Chelan continually invites the fumbling, suffering parts of our nature and our divinity to meet for tea in the heart, to have a great laugh, and share a big hug. Website: chelanharkin.com Facebook page Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded July 3, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:59 - Connecting with Hafez: Inspiring Poetry and Publishing Success 00:09:55 - The Spontaneous Poem 00:14:14 - The Feeling of a Coming Poem 00:17:55 - Unleashing Our Inner Genius 00:21:48 - The Birth of Creativity 00:26:12 - Healing through Hypnotherapy 00:30:33 - Reframing and Reclaiming "I'm Too Much" 00:35:15 - Inspiration from Night Walks 00:39:32 - The Humility of Relationships 00:43:15 - The Worst Thing We Ever Did 00:47:36 - Opening Up to Vulnerability 00:52:09 - The Strength in Sensitivity 00:56:56 - The Essence of Infinity and Connection 01:01:11 - A Serendipitous Connection with Daniel 01:05:35 - Summoning Poetry with Hafez 01:09:32 - Chelan's Spiritual Upbringing 01:13:31 - A Sacred Experience in Bahala's Prison Cell 01:17:04 - Chelan's Aneurysm Journey 01:20:33 - The Impact of Diet and Social Media on Channeling Abilities 01:24:39 - The Thirst for Intellectual Knowledge 01:28:52 - The Potency of Embodied Spirituality 01:33:28 - The Power of Prayer 01:37:34 - Finding Joy in Work 01:41:18 - The God Who Made the Octopus 01:45:28 - The Cosmic Wallop and Cosmic Timing 01:49:19 - Discovering the Poet Within 01:52:33 - The Power of Language 01:56:21 - Living an Authentic Truth 01:59:41 - Openness to Opportunities 02:03:11 - Farewell and Good Wishes

Ilia Delio, OSF holds the Josephine C. Connelly Chair in Christian Theology at Villanova University. Her area of research is Science and Religion with interests in artificial intelligence, evolution, quantum physics, and the import of these for Christian doctrine and life. She holds a doctorate in Pharmacology from Rutgers University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and a doctorate in Historical Theology from Fordham University. She is the author of over twenty books including Making All things New (Catholicity in an Evolving Universe), a finalist for the 2019 Michael Ramsey Prize and The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution, and the Power of Love, for which she won the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award and a 2014 Catholic Press Association Book Award in Faith and Science. Her latest book is Re-Enchanting the Earth: Why AI Needs Religion. She is the founder of the Center for Christogenesis, an online educational resource for promoting the vision of Teilhard de Chardin and, more broadly, the integration of science and religion in the 21st century. Some of the main points discussed in this conversation. What is God? As we enter the mystery of God, language fails us, and the mystery grasps us all the more. The mystery of God is the same mystery at the heart of physics. There’s nothing outside the existence of God. God is existence itself. God’s love is so infinite that there is nothing in this creation that’s un-loveable or unloved by God. This is a finite creation. Wherever there are boundaries there is the possibility of suffering.  Suffering and death are part of the life cycle. Reincarnation discussion. Are multiple incarnations sequential or simultaneous? A deep experience of the mystery of God supports the freedom to speculate, dream, and imagine. Science and religion need one another in order to fully understand the world. The necessity and drawbacks of specialization and the complexification of knowledge. If our hearts are grounded in holy mystery we become more fully God-like in our actions. Humanity won’t have a sustainable future unless we renew the deeper dimension in our lives. Cyborgs and transhumanism The mutually beneficial relationship between spiritual and material technologies. A profound spiritual transformation is underway. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s idea of a new religion of the earth, retaining the wisdom of the past but creating something new for the future. Wherever in the universe intelligent life exists, it will search for ultimate intelligence. Intelligent design The core energy of the universe – God - is love. The force that creates stars is the same force that manifests as love in humans. Love is the highest knowledge. In the evening of life, we shall be judged on love alone. Making love the lens through which we see all of life. “The more I am in union with another, the more I am in touch with myself because it’s the core of myself that’s in union.” What might the world be like if everyone were enlightened? Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 26, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:18 - The Scope of Topics to Be Discussed 00:05:49 - The Name of God and Absolute Mystery 00:08:11 - The Ineffable Mystery of God 00:11:27 - The Nature of Consciousness and God 00:14:50 - God as the Consciousness of Consciousness 00:18:04 - The Trinity and God's Creative Potential 00:21:45 - Realizing our Divine Potential 00:25:43 - The Mystery of Matter and God's Creative Activity 00:29:12 - Matter and Divine Activity 00:35:08 - The Beauty of Life and the Wholeness of Being 00:39:32 - Quantum Entanglement and Multiple Realms of Existence 00:44:23 - The Unity of Science and Religion 00:48:26 - The Tethering of Religion and Spirituality 00:53:05 - The Fragmentation of Knowledge and the Necessity for Spiritual Fulfillment 00:58:00 - Gods and Robots: The Intersection of Spirituality and Technology 01:01:27 - The Unhelpful Dynamic 01:08:20 - A New Type of Science in the Future 01:15:04 - The Allure of Transhumanism 01:18:40 - The Mixed Blessing of Technologies 01:21:53 - Technology and Spirituality 01:25:47 - The Technology of Spirituality 01:28:35 - A New Type of Collective Consciousness 01:32:30 - Creating a New Type of Religious Sensibility 01:36:13 - The Existence of Intelligent Life on Other Planets 01:40:10 - Rethinking Intelligent Design 01:47:35 - The Ultimate Reality of Love 01:53:28 - The Happiness Index and the Consciousness of Shared Being 01:56:58 - Imagining a World of Love 01:59:49 - The Health of the Planet

Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr. Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative medicine, consciousness studies, and science-religion dialogue. He is a senior Zen student at the Village Zendo in NYC. His life long Jewish practice has involved both traditional observances and formal academic study. In recent years, (to his surprise) he has also undergone shamanic initiation. Books:  General Audience: Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being Of academic interest: Awakening: Exploring Spirituality, Emergent Creativity, and Reconciliation Transforming: Applying Spirituality, Emergent Creativity, and Reconciliation Website: neiltheiseofficial.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 9, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:25 - Complexity Theory and the study of life 00:08:34 - Dynamic Healing of the GI Tract 00:12:40 - Artificial Life and Complexity Theory 00:17:26 - Awakening through the Koan "Mu" 00:22:41 - The Fascinating Idea of Biocentrism and Organizing Complexity 00:25:45 - Discovering Complexity Theory 00:28:37 - The Illusion of Materiality and the Nature of Pure Awareness 00:33:37 - The Non-dual Fundamental Awareness 00:37:38 - Complementarity in Quantum Physics and Beyond 00:42:36 - The Quantum Field of the Body 00:46:29 - Direct experiences of quantum level reality 00:49:14 - The True Nature of Conscious Reality 00:53:25 - The Illusion of Reality 00:56:56 - The Mechanism of Human Consciousness 01:01:23 - Challenging Empirical Science and Promissory Materialism 01:04:51 - The Intimacy of Subject and Object in Quantum Science 01:08:53 - The Limitations of Mathematics and Empirical Science 01:13:30 - Gödel and Turing's Implications for Mystical Exploration and Consciousness 01:17:33 - Shifting Paradigms and the Nature of Consciousness 01:21:20 - Self-Organization and Complexity in the Universe 01:24:44 - Negative and Positive Feedback Loops 01:29:02 - The Adjacent Possibles and Creativity 01:32:16 - The Subtle Dimensions of Living Beings and the Universe 01:35:26 - Language Limitations and Perspective 01:39:02 - Awakening through Traumatic Experiences 01:42:35 - Wondering about Luck and the Beloved Name 01:45:28 - The Universe's Construction and Spiritual Practices 01:48:30 - The Divine Feminine and Unconditional Love 01:52:57 - The Nature of Reality and True Compassion 01:55:56 - Conclusion

From her teenage years onwards Tara has been deeply interested in personal growth and self-development and has dedicated her life to this quest. Tara holds an M.A. in Education and has post-graduate qualifications in gestalt therapy, body awareness therapy, and transpersonal therapy. She is a fully qualified and licensed psychotherapist and counselor. Tara has worked as a drug counselor, counselor for adolescents, and general psychotherapist since 1988. Tara has been a dedicated Buddhist practitioner since 1986. In 1997 she received encouragement from her Buddhist teacher Rigdzin Shikpo to teach meditation to others. In 2002 her Buddhist teacher Venerable Garchen Rinpoche also encouraged her to teach. Tara has since taught ongoing meditation groups and combines Buddhist wisdom and her experience in counseling when assisting her clients with their personal growth, self-development, and improvement. Since 2011 Tara has specialized in helping people suffering from kundalini syndrome. Tara is the author of several self-help books. She has been featured in numerous publications and has appeared on various radio and television shows in Europe and the US. Tara is a regular contributor to beliefnet.com. Tara (born 1960) lives in the beautiful countryside of Devon in England where she also works in her private counseling (Skype) practice together with her husband Nigel. In her free time, Tara loves to walk in nature, visit old-fashioned English tea rooms, and lavish many hours of work on her flower garden. Websites taraspringett.com kundalinisymptoms.com Books Healing Kundalini Symptoms: Proven Techniques That Really Work Enlightenment Through the Path of Kundalini: A Guide to a Positive Spiritual Awakening and Overcoming Kundalini Syndrome Spiritual Joy: The Buddhist Dzogchen Path to Enlightenment Advanced Manifesting - Tibetan Buddhist Secrets for Fulfilling Your Dreams Higher-Consciousness Healing: Discover Your Personal Healing-Symbols to Solve All Your Problems Soulmate Relationships: How to find, keep and understand your perfect partner Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 19, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:41 - Managing Negative Emotions and Scary Energy Movements 00:09:08 - The Process of Kundalini Awakening and Kriyas 00:13:32 - Storing Traumas in the Body 00:18:08 - The Correlation Between Chinese Medicine and Subtle Body 00:22:26 - Four Levels of Spiritual Practice 00:26:59 - The Experience of Being the Deity 00:31:26 - The Levels of Development in Dzogchen Teaching 00:35:24 - Working with the Chakras for Awakening Kundalini 00:39:21 - Speaking the Truth with Diplomacy 00:43:37 - Kundalini Awakening and Clearing Deep-Seated Issues 00:48:03 - Becoming a Deity in Tibetan Buddhism 00:52:21 - Contradictions in Buddhist Teachings 00:56:55 - Coexistence of Mental Health and Kundalini Symptoms 01:01:45 - The Relationship between Kundalini Awakening and Mental Disorders 01:06:28 - The Dangers of Kundalini Awakening via Drugs 01:10:27 - Deflected Kundalini Rising and its Consequences 01:14:52 - Kundalini awakening and its accessibility through the internet 01:19:15 - The Starting Point: Kundalini Awakening 01:23:26 - Signs of Progress in Meditation 01:27:47 - The Evolution of Relationships and the Tantric Relationship 01:32:18 - Managing Sensitivity 01:36:47 - Pacing Yourself in the Enlightenment Process 01:41:19 - Dzogrim and the Fusion of Control, Surrender, and Love 01:45:30 - Balancing Judgment and Acceptance 01:49:31 - Balancing Bliss States and Family Life 01:53:50 - The Health Benefits of Kundalini Awakening 01:58:06 - Kundalini Awakening and Prophetic Dreams 02:02:14 - Stages of Consciousness 02:06:35 - The Stages of Consciousness Development 02:10:49 - Books on Kundalini Symptoms and Awakening

Diederik was born in 1942 in a tiny village south of what now is known as Jakarta, Indonesia. The first three and a half years of his life were spent in Japanese POW camps and it was here that he formed most of his core beliefs, beliefs which he thought were his actual ‘character’. After some fifty years of self-loathing, alcohol, and drug abuse he decided there had to be a better way, it was time to ‘change his mind’ at the deepest levels. Through a Course in Miracles and Attitudinal Healing, he developed a radical forgiveness process that allows him to transform the self he hated into a Self whose only function is to extend love. Choose Again, his charitable society, operates a healing center in Costa Rica and he gives talks and teaches workshops in many places around the world. Website: choose-again.com Book: Choose Again: Six Steps to Freedom Book Diederik mentioned: What They Don’t Teach in Prenatal Class: The Key to Raising Trouble-Free Kids & Teens Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 12, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Diederik Wolsak 00:05:15 - Core Beliefs and Self-Blame 00:10:17 - The Formation of Core Beliefs 00:14:26 - The Unbearable Existence 00:19:04 - The Point of Change 00:23:45 - Childhood in Indonesia and Self-Hatred 00:28:03 - A Blindness to One's Own Behavior 00:32:34 - The Meaning Behind Lesson 135 in A Course in Miracles 00:36:43 - Deep Transformation through the Process 00:41:16 - The Masks We Wear 00:45:42 - The Root of Beliefs 00:49:52 - The Process of Transformation 00:54:24 - The Power to Interpret Your Experience 00:58:59 - The Unexpected Reaction 01:02:35 - The Self's Influence on Experience 01:06:58 - Healing Through Awareness of Beliefs 01:10:59 - The Guilt of Separation 01:15:24 - The Journey to Oneness 01:19:15 - The Importance of Commitment 01:23:15 - Reflecting Core Beliefs and Healing the Self 01:27:36 - The State of Consciousness and Beliefs 01:31:49 - Finding Purpose in Office Jobs 01:36:12 - Step Two: Recognizing the Author of Our Dreams 01:40:26 - Tracing the Root Feeling 01:44:38 - The Guilt Behind Punishment 01:48:30 - Reforming the Criminal Justice System 01:52:53 - Healing Together in Relationships 01:57:14 - Finding Support Online 02:01:48 - The Completion Process 02:06:24 - The Purpose of Discomfort and Correction 02:10:39 - Gratitude and Farewell

Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk and teacher and is Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) a global, inclusive contemplative community. He resides at the international centre of the WCCM at Bonnevaux Centre for Peace near Paris. With Irish and English roots, he was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Nations in New York, in Banking and Journalism. Fr. Laurence is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. John Main was his teacher and Fr. Laurence assisted him in establishing the foundations of the Community. Laurence is the author of a number of books on Meditation. He teaches meditation in religious and secular contexts and works in interfaith dialogue. He travels extensively teaching and leading Retreats dialogues. Laurence sees meditation as opening the common ground of humanity and developing the contemplative consciousness that he believes the world today needs for its survival.  Books Jesus the Teacher Within Good Work: Meditation for Personal & Organisational Transformation Christian Meditation: Your Daily Practice Light Within: Meditation as Pure Prayer Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 5, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:01 - The Roots of Meditation in Christianity 00:06:32 - The Roots of Meditation 00:09:49 - The Radically Simple Way of Meditation 00:12:42 - The Mantra in Christian Prayer 00:15:13 - The Cycle of Losing and Finding 00:17:42 - The Flowing Tradition of Christianity 00:20:53 - Rediscovering the Mystical Dimension of Religion 00:24:42 - The Growth of Contemplative Consciousness 00:31:19 - Transformational Effects in Your World and Work 00:36:30 - The Progressive Development of Consciousness 00:42:20 - The Relevance of Meditation to the Deeper Meaning of Life 00:50:16 - Pursuing Happiness and the Meaning of Suffering 00:55:27 - Nurturing a Community of Love and Faith 01:00:05 - The Influence of Consciousness and Leadership in Society 01:04:32 - The Loss of the Moral Consensus 01:09:51 - Ethical Integrity in the Spiritual Community 01:15:40 - The Fruits of the Spirit 01:20:44 - Jesus' Miracles and Compassion 01:26:03 - The Shared Divinity of Humanity 01:30:31 - The Emptying of God and the Fullness of Self 01:36:24 - The Question of Identity 01:40:51 - The Stories and Questions of Jesus' Life 01:46:05 - The Debate on Reincarnation and its Importance 01:50:46 - The Concept of Purgatory and Reincarnation 01:54:41 - The Practice of Meditation 01:59:25 - The Work of Meditation 02:03:08 - Introduction to Meditation 02:08:24 - Conclusion and Resources 02:13:18 - Daily Wisdom and Community Building 02:16:28 - Farewell and Future Endeavors

Anita Moorjani is the New York Times bestselling author of What If This Is Heaven?: How Our Cultural Myths Prevent Us from Experiencing Heaven on Earth and Dying To Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing. A beloved international speaker, she lives in the United States with her husband, Danny, and has dedicated her life to empowering the minds and hearts of people with her story of courage and transformation. Anita was born in Singapore to Indian parents and grew up in Hong Kong speaking English, Cantonese, and an Indian dialect simultaneously. Prior to her near-death experience, she worked in the corporate world. Anita's website Anita's latest book: Sensitive Is the New Strong: The Power of Empaths in an Increasingly Harsh World Audio CD: Deep Meditation for Healing Previous BatGap interview with Anita. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded June 3, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:59 - Recognition of Deceased Loved Ones 00:09:37 - The Impact of the Near-Death Experience 00:14:06 - Choosing to Come Back from the Other Side 00:18:41 - Flipping Everything We've Ever Learned 00:23:16 - The Power of Empaths in an Increasingly Harsh World 00:27:16 - The Spectrum of Caring 00:31:49 - The Importance of Self-Care and Empaths in Leadership 00:36:28 - Priorities and the Right to Kill 00:40:43 - The Role of Empathic Leaders 00:45:21 - Transforming Collective Consciousness Through Education 00:49:23 - Tapping into Inner Reservoir 00:53:05 - The Importance of Receiving 00:56:54 - The Benefits of Slowing Down and Recharging 01:01:00 - The Gift of Being an Empath 01:05:43 - The Nature of Being an Empath 01:09:58 - The Nature of Empaths and their Vulnerability 01:14:13 - The Vulnerability of Empaths to Physical Symptoms 01:18:57 - The Spectrum of Empathic Tendencies 01:23:05 - The Spiritual Awakening Journey and the Path to Enlightenment 01:27:34 - Inability to Say No 01:31:56 - Integrating a Spiritual Experience into Everyday Life 01:36:25 - Navigating the World with a Strong Connection to Your Higher Self 01:40:41 - The Two-Pronged Approach to Healthcare 01:44:37 - Creating a Life You Love 01:48:16 - The Tragic Loss of Rennie 01:52:27 - Repressed Ego and Self-Care in Spiritual Teachings 01:56:50 - Increasing Your Energy and Expanding Your Aura 02:01:10 - The Power of Expanding Energy 02:06:11 - Unity and Oneness with God

Stephen Cope is the Scholar Emeritus at the renowned Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He is the author of many best-selling books on the topic of yoga and meditation. For over thirty years, his interest has been in bringing important but esoteric yoga scriptures to the mainstream, including, most recently, the two-thousand-year-old spiritual classic called The Bhagavad Gita, or "The Song of God." His new book on The Gita, entitled The Dharma of Difficult Times, will be released later this year. Books: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling (Discussed in this interview) Yoga and the Quest for the True Self The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living Deep Human Connection: Why We Need It More than Anything Else Website: stephencope.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded May 29, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:14 - The Definition of Dharma and Its Connection with the Common Good 00:07:48 - The concept of dharma and its impact on individuals, families, and society 00:11:13 - Higher Beings and Our Relationship with Them 00:14:48 - Discovering the Dharma 00:18:11 - The Importance of Underrating Oneself 00:21:42 - Everything is Already Okay 00:25:04 - The Effects of Meditation on Young Musicians 00:28:37 - The Contemplative Tradition's View on Mastery 00:31:55 - Finding Your Dharma 00:35:14 - Finding Your Duty 00:38:40 - Finding Fulfillment in Your Dharma 00:42:21 - Finding the Open Door 00:45:57 - Fulfilling your Dharma and making a significant impact 00:49:16 - Listening for the Call of the Times 00:53:05 - Beethoven's Dedication to his Gift 00:56:43 - The Practice of Letting Go 01:00:17 - The Self's behavior and suffering leading to enlightenment 01:03:46 - Gandhi's View on Violence and War 01:07:17 - Exceptions to Oppression 01:10:40 - Living Unknown 01:14:22 - The Mystery of Sacrifice and Dharma 01:17:43 - The Period of Certitude and Doubt 01:20:59 - The Conflict of the Heart and Mind 01:24:33 - All is Brahman 01:27:54 - The Power of Taking Risks and Committing 01:31:17 - Support from Higher Intelligence 01:35:00 - The Fruition and Importance of Ethical Practice 01:38:12 - Finding Fulfillment through Balance and Wisdom 01:41:37 - The Impact of Concentration Levels on Book Publishing 01:45:12 - Schedule Change: Lawrence Freeman - Work with the Dalai Lama

Born and brought up in Mumbai, Gautam faced one challenge after another fairly early in life. He remarks, “As a result, I grew up before my time.” Having to cope with the loss of his father at the young age of 14 gave rise to questions related to death, insecurity, and survival, which would affect most children faced with a similar loss. At the turn of the millennium (December 1999), Gautam’s inherent but latent spiritual inclination surfaced through a series of synchronistic events. Following his mother’s example, he started attending a course in Brahma Vidya (Knowledge of Brahman) based on a system of ancient Tibetan breathing exercises. This course was conducted by his mother’s guru, Justice Dudhat of the High Court of Mumbai. Around this time, Gautam diversified into publishing by setting up Yogi Impressions, primarily to publish his mother Santosh’s book on her spiritual awakening. Santosh Ma’s journey of awakening spanned three years, from 1996 to 1999. Although there was no desire or ambition to publish any other book besides this one, destiny had charted a new course for him, as he was soon to discover. In November 1999, Gautam met Eckhart Tolle, the best-selling spiritual author of The Power of Now, in Hong Kong, while holidaying with his sister Nikki who worked there at the time. He had several interactions with this spiritual teacher over the next few years, courtesy of Nikki and her friends’ proximity to Eckhart, which led to his publishing company bringing out the Indian edition of The Power of Now. Eckhart had said that publishing would be the start of ‘an adventure’ for Gautam, and so it turned out to be. It was at Nikki’s urging that Gautam met the Advaita sage, Ramesh Balsekar, in February 2000. Some of her friends were flying down from a distant country just to meet this modern sage who lived a mere 20-minute drive away from Gautam’s home. Having no conscious interest in the subject, he tagged along one Sunday morning to Ramesh’s residence in Mumbai. On his next visit when Ramesh saw him, he asked Gautam: “Isn’t this the second consecutive Sunday you have come? Be careful young man… this will become your Sunday church!” Little then did he know that he would keep visiting Ramesh over the next nine years to attend his satsangs. During these years, Gautam worked closely with Ramesh assisting him with the editing and publishing of some of his books. In later years, Ramesh encouraged Gautam to write especially after reading an article Gautam had written for India’s leading spiritual magazine on the occasion of Ramesh’s 90th birthday in 2007. It was this gentle nudge that eventually led to Gautam writing his first book based on Ramesh’s teaching – Pointers from Ramesh Balsekar. Since then, Gautam has authored five more books. He is quite perplexed himself at this ‘happening’ as he had no intention of becoming a writer. “At least one doesn’t have to look hard for a publisher,” he adds with a smile. His books have been translated into Russian, German, Spanish, Hindi, and Marathi.. Website: gautamsachdeva.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded May 15, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:57 - A Chance Meeting That Changed My Life 00:09:19 - The Search for Peace of Mind 00:13:55 - Control over Action and Results 00:18:19 - Averting Danger in Life 00:22:33 - Layers of Reality 00:26:51 - The Beauty of Unseen Perspectives 00:31:00 - The Threefold Structure of Creation 00:34:41 - The Pragmatic Approach to Challenges 00:39:17 - Acceptance and Karma 00:44:05 - The Goal is All Along the Path 00:48:08 - The Pitfall of Inaction 00:51:28 - Rowing gently along the stream 00:55:50 - The Quality of Witnessing 01:00:10 - Kundalini Experiences and Validation 01:03:38 - Meditation and Nisargadatta Maharaj 01:07:22 - The Power of Wiggle Room and Grace 01:11:55 - The Healing Power of Animals 01:15:28 - The Natural Outcome of the Thinking Mind 01:19:44 - The Beauty of Silence 01:23:40 - Respect for Life and Compassion for All Living Beings 01:27:10 - The Value of All Life 01:30:44 - Life as an Ongoing Surprise Test 01:35:01 - The Power of Being in the Presence of a Sage 01:38:50 - The Age of Truth 01:42:37 - Fear and Duality in Spiritual Thought 01:46:50 - The Funny Driver in a Rental Car 01:50:54 - Finding Peace of Mind 01:54:46 - Awakening the Unconditioned Mind 01:58:22 - Gratitude for Whatever Is 02:03:06 - Farewell and Gratitude

Sufi mystic and visionary Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri is an enlightened spiritual master. His life and works serve as a reminder that spirituality is a science and an art vitally relevant to our times. Shaykh Fadhlalla grew up in an environment where religious scholars, as well as Sufi and mystics, were part of his formative experience. His love and understanding of the universality of the Qur'anic message have imbued him with respect for other religions and spiritual paths. Websites: shaykhfadhlallahaeri.com zahrapublications.pub Books mentioned during the interview: Son of Karbala: The Spiritual Journey of an Iraqi Muslim Sufi Encounters: Sharing the Wisdom of Enlightened Sufis Spectrum of Reality: Sufi Insights The Garden of Meaning Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded May 1, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview 00:03:45 - The Curiosity of a Child 00:07:51 - The Dichotomy of Earthly and Spiritual Desires 00:11:57 - The Inner and Outer Self 00:15:55 - Preparation for Infinite Life 00:19:44 - The Filter of the Brain 00:23:28 - The Shift into a Higher Consciousness 00:27:16 - The Progress of Consciousness 00:30:58 - The Influence of Consciousness on Animals 00:34:36 - Awakening to the Higher Within 00:38:38 - Reverencing the Divine Light within us 00:42:15 - Learning from a Spiritual Teacher 00:46:01 - Celebration of the Soul's Journey Beyond 00:49:57 - The Decline of Fundamentalism and the Rise of Universal Spirituality 00:53:48 - The Emergence of Spirituality and Technology 00:57:27 - The State of the Garden Within Me 01:01:22 - Losing the small self 01:05:07 - Living a Full Life without Denial 01:08:58 - The Cosmic Justification for Suffering 01:12:31 - Wealth Distribution and the Future 01:15:53 - The Value of Suffering 01:19:12 - The story of the scorpion and the saint 01:22:48 - Liberation and Freedom 01:26:42 - Inner Freedom and Liberation 01:30:22 - Inner Freedom and Reconciliation 01:34:04 - Creating a Community in Messina, Texas 01:37:35 - Books and Connections with Shaykh 01:41:19 - Trusting the Cloud and the Aversion to Institutionalizing Things 01:44:43 - The Essence Within Us 01:48:06 - The Outer and Inner Self 01:51:48 - Awakening to the High Treasure

Richard Tarnas is a professor of psychology and cultural history at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, where he founded the graduate program in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness. He teaches courses in the history of ideas, archetypal studies, depth psychology, and religious evolution. He frequently lectures on archetypal studies and depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara and was formerly the director of programs and education at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. He is the author of The Passion of the Western Mind, a history of the Western world view from the ancient Greek to the postmodern widely used in universities. His second book, Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View, received the Book of the Year Prize from the Scientific and Medical Network and is the basis for the upcoming documentary series The Changing of the Gods. He is a past president of the International Transpersonal Association and served on the Board of Governors for the C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco. Website: cosmosandpsyche.com Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 25, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:51 - Distribution of Film and Book Corrections 00:07:28 - The Playful Dimension of Consciousness 00:11:25 - The Tension Between Creativity and Order 00:15:07 - Resistance to new ideas and materialism in science 00:19:26 - The Liberation of Humankind and the Disenchantment of the Cosmos 00:24:00 - The Transformation of the Renaissance 00:29:01 - The Power of Initiatory Rites and Transformation 00:33:10 - The Acceleration of History 00:37:40 - The Unfolding Process and the Initiation Ritual 00:41:48 - The Perinatal Dimension of Psychological Transformation 00:45:43 - Everything Breathes Together 00:50:09 - The symbolic meaning of the planets in astrology 00:54:13 - The Mysterious Unitive Connection between Humans and the Cosmos 00:58:52 - The Cosmic Intelligence of the Universe 01:03:09 - Kinship with All Beings 01:07:22 - Transformation through Meditation 01:10:40 - Connecting with the Whole 01:14:18 - Immersion in the World of Each Interviewee 01:17:35 - The Transformative Power of Immersion in Deep Ideas 01:21:01 - Cultivating Similar Capacities in Oneself 01:24:35 - Questions about Astrology from a Sceptic 01:28:16 - The Numinous Universe 01:32:57 - Astrology and the Intelligent Cosmos 01:37:11 - The Existence of Subtle Bodies and Intelligent Entities 01:40:57 - Astrology and Psychedelic Therapy 01:44:59 - Archetypal astrology and the human psyche 01:49:14 - Living on Different Planets 01:53:11 - Planetary Alignments and Evolutionary Pressures 01:58:01 - Cultivating Hope for the Future. 02:01:44 - Guest Announcement for Next Week

Academic neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander III, whose career includes decades as a physician and associate professor at Harvard Medical School and revered teaching hospitals, was once staunchly committed to the materialist world view -- the belief that the physical world is all that exists. His scientific belief system was altered by a 2008 transcendental near-death experience (NDE) in which a bacterial infection severely damaged his brain as he fell into a week-long coma during which he experienced an odyssey into another realm. Despite a bleak medical prognosis, Dr. Alexander awoke to make an inexplicable return to full health. He has since become a pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife, The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving the Afterlife, and Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart of Consciousness. Website: ebenalexander.com More detailed bio. Karen Newell is an author and specialist in personal development with a diverse body of work that rests upon the foundation of heart-centered consciousness. As an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation, Karen empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery by demonstrating how to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. She is co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, and co-author with Eben Alexander III, M.D. of Living in a Mindful Universe. More detailed bio. Website shared by Eben and Karen: innersanctumcenter.com Twice-monthly webinars mentioned during the interview. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 17, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:04:17 Ebens NDE 00:14:57 Cycling through layers of frequencies/ 00:16:00 Mantras/sounds/binaural beats 00:18:03 Life reviews 00:23:57 We’re more than physical body 00:26:48 Reincarnation 00:30:53 Death bed visions 00:34:43 Exploration of strata or realms 00:36:32 Paradigm shift and the world 00:45:54 Science 00:53:39 Sam Harris and free will 00:56:03 Dreams 00:56:37 Assumptions 01:00:58 Materialists 01:00:58 Scientist mind change when they are dying 01:05:56 Memory 01:12:23 Akashic record field 01:16:27 Evolution of consciousness 01:18:45 Cyclical nature 01:26:21 Eben and a golden age of transformation 01:29:27 Karen brings up healing crisis 01:30:39 Eben- on oneness 01:35:13 Discernment 01:44:31 Questions from viewers

All I ever did was emphatically declare, “I want to know God, NOW!”  It wasn’t long before I was fast-tracked into a reality I didn’t know existed, an inner world full of extraordinary gifts and ultimately liberation of the mind.  I’d stumbled upon a pamphlet that outlines a formula to regenerate one’s human race consciousness to Divine Consciousness, like a reboot, by calling forth into one’s mind higher, more universally aligned modes of Being.  That pamphlet became my bible, my book of living, and thru contemplative practice expanded the I AM presence within, attracting that which is stable, immutable Principle into my self-consciousness.  The art of surrender as put forth by Ramana Maharshi played a huge role along the way, although at the time I had little clue who he was. The regeneration occurred in February 2016, followed by three full years of Bliss, a state of Consciousness I am convinced is that of a newborn.  I wallowed in that cocoon, integrating the expansion that I sometimes felt might never end!!! until the desire emerged to step back out into the world.  A two-year investigation of kundalini life energy, universal consciousness, and fractal/plasma physics has continued my evolving perception and experiences.  The real fun has truly begun, my book of living has become my Book of Life! Lisa's Facebook page Books mentioned during the interview: From Existence to Life - account of Lisa's experience mentioned in the interview. Mind’s Silent Partner, Dr. James Porter Mills (free PDF) James Porter Mills Collection Three Books: From Existence to Life: The Science of Self Consciousness; Mind’s Silent Partner; A New Order of Meditation (The Esoteric Collection) (physical books) The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi Holy Spirit's Interpretation of the New Testament: A Course in Understanding and Acceptance - Regina Dawn Akers The Teachings of Inner Ramana - Regina Dawn Akers Healing; the Handbook: Life-changing guide for practitioners or for self-healing - Ken Graydon The Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine, Second Edition Book Review:  The Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine, Len Wisneski & Lucy Anderson Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 10, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:06:16 - An Unexpected Experience 00:11:52 - Telepathic Communication with Ramana Maharshi 00:17:20 - Three years of contemplation and Kundalini energy struggles 00:22:47 - Surrendering to the Kundalini Energy 00:28:08 - Bliss and the Falling Away 00:33:43 - Bliss and Detachment 00:38:02 - The Journey to Understanding Consciousness 00:42:03 - The Importance of Evidence and Religion in Consciousness Transformation 00:45:54 - Consciousness Regeneration and the Kundalini Awakening 00:50:07 - Living in Fear 00:54:46 - Heart-Brain Coherence and Universal Cosmic Coherence 00:58:54 - Understanding our True Nature and Well-being 01:02:58 - The Power of Understanding and Experience 01:06:59 - Binaural Beats and Spiritual Practice 01:10:58 - The Power of Consciousness 01:14:36 - Striving for Pure Intention 01:18:07 - Kundalini Energy and its Activation 01:22:05 - Tapping into the Power of Kundalini 01:25:56 - Organizing Zoom Meetings and Sharing on Facebook 01:29:49 - Claiming your true identity as infinite and eternal 01:33:46 - Claiming Your True Identity 01:37:33 - The Power of Self-Inquiry 01:41:35 - Words of Wisdom from Nisargadatta 01:45:37 - Surrendering to the Divine Consciousness 01:49:26 - The Importance of Meditation 01:53:21 - The Evolution of Yoga and Contemplation 01:57:18 - The Concept of Conscious Immortality 02:01:13 - Regeneration of Consciousness and Self-Healing 02:05:33 - The Importance of the Pineal Gland and Integrative Medicine 02:09:05 - Conclusion and Next Guests

Kimberley Theresa Lafferty is a seasoned teacher-practitioner specializing in constructive adult developmental psychology and Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. She completed over 12 years of intensive Indo Tibetan study including the required retreats. She leads both open and advanced adult educational cohorts aligning developmental psychology and Buddhist theory. Kimberley co-leads, with Terri O’Fallon, the penultimate Minds I year-long developmental course of Stages International. She is an active Board member for the Association for Spiritual Integrity. Kimberley is also a householder as a wife and mother, living in a remote valley of the North Cascades of North America which deeply impacts her worldview and practice. Website: The Confluence Experience | Making sense of what doesn't make sense Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded February 10, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:03:33 - Finding Peace in the Forest 00:06:27 - A Blissful Awakening 00:11:15 - Deep Inner Resources and Spiritual Experiences 00:15:10 - Connecting with our Ultimate Selves 00:18:26 - The Wave and Ocean Metaphor 00:23:24 - Diving into Indo-Tibetan Buddhism 00:27:59 - Tantric Retreats and Solitary Meditation 00:32:26 - Experiences on the Retreats with Vajrayogini 00:35:33 - The Red Lady and the Retreat 00:40:01 - The Lesson of Treating Practice Seriously 00:44:18 - The Precious Gift of Tibetan Buddhism 00:47:58 - Spirituality and Integration 00:51:02 - Understanding the Intersection of Waking Up and Identity Change 00:55:31 - The Evolution of Perception and Consciousness 01:00:08 - Supporting Spiritual Teachers 01:03:59 - Shadow Work and Holistic Development 01:07:16 - The Integration of Wisdom and Compassion 01:10:57 - Waves of Human Becoming and Non-Duality in Daily Life 01:14:06 - Anomalous Experiences: Exploring the Extraordinary 01:18:57 - Anomalous Experiences and Meaning Making 01:23:49 - Anomalous Experiences and the Search for Answers 01:28:03 - The Cautionary Use of Psychedelics and the Self 01:32:01 - The Need for Spiritual Integrity among Teachers 01:35:58 - The Preciousness of a Spiritual Life 01:39:58 - Realizing Inner Bliss 01:43:44 - Experiencing Fulfillment in Tantra 01:47:41 - Finding Your Path in Spiritual Practice 01:52:16 - The Role of Spiritual Psychotherapists 01:56:28 - Strengthening Ourselves Psychologically and Spiritually 02:00:00 - Continuing the Conversation with Kimberly

Ameeta was born and raised in Mumbai India and recalls two predominant family themes which influenced her formative years: intellectual curiosity and devotion to God. She was educated and conditioned to aspire to conventional success, which pursuit dominated the first three decades of her life. She consciously experienced the first stirrings of her deepest yearning following the cancer diagnosis and subsequent death of her father in 1999. Questions opened up in her like "What is life?", "What is death?", and "What is going on?". From then on, Life orchestrated a series of events and experiences which placed her and nurtured her, on an overt spiritual journey. The major influences along the way were Ken Wilber, Byron Katie, and Adyashanti. It was with Adya that she finally found what she was looking for, in terms of his spiritual guidance which has always resonated in her being, in terms of his living example which continues to inspire her, and most especially in terms of what those two brought alive and online within her. What she now sees clearly is that it was the Heart Sutra teaching of Emptiness is Form and Form is Emptiness, which is the meta-story of her life and existence. In 2017 she received her Soul name of Moving Mountain in Taos. And this opened a new facet on her journey, where she experienced deep communion with Nature and a tangible connection with Goddess. Ameeta’s path has been gradual and studded with many life-altering realizations, which illuminated her self-knowledge, and which continue to translate into how she lives and relates in the world. She likes to say she is eternally a work-in-progress. Over the years she has been sharing her experience with small groups and coaching spiritual seekers one on one. Now she is called to share her message more broadly through Moving Mountain Academy. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 3, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:42 - Spiritual influences in India 00:08:32 - A U-turn in My Career 00:12:24 - An Interview with Adya 00:16:30 - Letting go of fear 00:20:30 - The Journey of Being Prepared 00:24:33 - The Shift in Sovereignty during Enlightenment 00:28:29 - Recognition of Sovereignty and Shifts 00:32:27 - The Journey Towards Embodiment 00:36:51 - Embracing Emptiness and Form 00:40:53 - Fullness and Emptiness 00:45:10 - The Merge of Inner and Outer Realms 00:49:19 - Innovation and Integration in Spirituality 00:53:16 - The Developmental Process of Awakening 00:57:25 - The layers of fear that exist within us 01:01:17 - Fear of Life and Its Implications 01:05:26 - The Power of Saying Yes and No 01:09:51 - Hating the Other Side 01:14:16 - Life's Experiment in Human Form 01:18:36 - A Shift in Consciousness 01:22:32 - A Yearning for Deep Spiritual Connection 01:26:38 - Connecting with our True Potential 01:30:45 - Going Beyond Rationality 01:34:49 - The Integration of Experience 01:38:45 - The correlation between health and spirituality 01:42:50 - The Flow of Life and Individual Sovereignty 01:46:45 - Exploring Science and Spirituality 01:50:58 - The Marvelous Opportunity of Boundaries and Boundlessness 01:54:46 - Moving Mountain Academy 01:57:59 - Thanks to the Volunteers 02:00:50 - Music

Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation and academic dean of the CAC’s Living School. An internationally recognized author and spiritual leader, Fr. Richard teaches primarily on incarnational mysticism, non-dual consciousness, and contemplation, with a particular emphasis on how these affect the social justice issues of our time. Podcast: Another Name for Every Thing A few of Fr. Rohr's 30+ books: The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe Every Thing Is Sacred: 40 Practices and Reflections on the Universal Christ The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 27, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:10 - The Vast Universe and the Universal Christ 00:04:02 - Jesus and the Universal Concept of the Christ 00:06:22 - The Cosmic Notion of Christ 00:08:33 - A New Cosmology and Universalizing Jesus' Message 00:10:49 - The Small Box of Religion 00:12:54 - The Marvel of Intelligence and Creativity 00:14:53 - Caring for Creation and Social Justice 00:16:54 - Saving the Worms 00:18:55 - Changing Notions of God 00:21:12 - The Exclusionary Nature of Theology 00:23:18 - The Journey from Order to Re-order 00:25:41 - Embracing Polarities and Diversities 00:28:05 - The breadth of freedom and social order 00:30:00 - Love God and Do What You Want 00:32:15 - The Changing Grand Canyon 00:34:20 - The Multifaceted Nature of Causality 00:36:39 - The "Father Wound" and the Atonement 00:38:50 - The Transformation of Religion 00:40:46 - The Healing Environment of the Prison System 00:42:09 - The Loneliness and Cutthroat Nature of Prison Life 00:43:36 - The Communion of Saints 00:45:22 - The Interconnectedness of Humanity and Collective Consciousness 00:46:55 - The Fall and Autonomy 00:48:33 - The Fall and the Wounded Condition 00:50:02 - The Happy Fault and the Rediscovery of Non-Duality 00:51:36 - Great Love and Great Suffering 00:53:19 - The Power of Love and Suffering 00:54:53 - Jesus's justice strategy 00:56:29 - Solidarity vs Sacrifice 00:58:19 - Dipping into the Ocean of Richard Rohr

A Jewish practitioner of Perennial Wisdom, Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award–winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. He received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a PH.D. in religion from Union Graduate School. A rabbinic chaplain with the USAF for 3 years, a congregational rabbi for 20, and a professor of religious studies for 10, Rabbi Rami currently co-directs the One River Foundation, is a Contributing Editor at Spirituality and Health magazine, and hosts the magazine’s bi-weekly podcast, Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami. Website: rabbirami.com Books: Recovery―The Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice (The Art of Spiritual Living) Holy Rascals: Advice for Spiritual Revolutionaries Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent: Sacred Teachings―Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations) The World Wisdom Bible: A New Testament for a Global Spirituality Surrendered―The Sacred Art: Shattering the Illusion of Control and Falling into Grace with Twelve-Step Spirituality (The Art of Spiritual Living) Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 14, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:06 - Introductions and Background 00:05:41 - Transitioning to Buddhism and Zen Rabbi 00:08:31 - The Resurrection of the Mother and the Collapse of Civilization 00:12:30 - Three Scenarios for the Future 00:16:06 - Shifting Consciousness and the Fourth Alternative 00:19:40 - The Hugging Saint, Amma 00:22:36 - Mistaken Identity 00:26:22 - The Life-Changing Power of Meditation 00:29:55 - The Delicate Balance of Humility and Spiritual Practice 00:36:09 - The Yearning for God 00:40:13 - The Four Points of Awakening in Judaism 00:44:12 - The Fallibility of Teachers and Their Teachings 00:47:28 - Spirituality and the Behavior of Spiritual Teachers 00:51:52 - The Tribal Jingoism of Judaism 00:56:16 - Facing the Fear of Death 01:01:42 - Perspectives on Reincarnation 01:05:59 - The Ego and Reincarnation 01:09:44 - The Limitations of Perception and Consciousness 01:13:28 - Out-of-Body Experiences and the Survival of Consciousness 01:16:26 - The Essence of Spiritual Development 01:20:10 - Developing Practices on all Dimensions 01:24:07 - Experiencing Divine Mother Manifestations 01:28:03 - Communing with Lady Wisdom (Chochma) 01:33:14 - The Essential Non-Duality 01:37:40 - Shifting modes of functioning and integration 01:42:59 - The Allure of Salt, Sugar, and Fat 01:47:49 - Holy Rascals and Mystics of History 01:53:47 - Embracing the Dark Side of Consciousness 01:58:51 - Embracing the Dark Side 02:02:26 - Farewell and Thanks

Theresa Cheung was born into a family of spiritualists. She has a Masters degree from Kings College, Cambridge, and has written numerous bestselling dream, angel, afterlife, ritual, and spiritual titles and Encyclopedias, including two Sunday Times top 10 bestsellers. She has been a guest on Russell Brand's Under the Skin and Coast to Coast AM and featured in numerous newspapers and media. A few of Theresa's books: The Truth about Angels: Decoding the secret world and language of the afterlife The Dream Dictionary from A to Z Dream Decoder: 60 Cards to Unlock your Unconscious (Interpret Archetypal Symbols from your Dreams) 21 Rituals to Change Your Life: Daily Practices to Bring Greater Inner Peace and Happiness The Premonition Code: The Science of Precognition, How Sensing the Future Can Change Your Life The Afterlife is Real Website: theresacheung.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded March 6, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:10 - Spirituality as a Scientific Enterprise 00:09:31 - Scientists and the Paranormal 00:14:03 - Pushing the Boundaries: Science vs Spirituality 00:18:26 - The Awakening of Dreaming and the Lockdown Dream Phenomenon 00:23:03 - The Profoundness of Dreams 00:27:32 - Interpreting Symbolic Dreams 00:32:03 - The Power of Lucid Dreaming 00:36:25 - The Fourth State of Consciousness 00:41:03 - The Power of Dreams 00:44:30 - In Your Dreams Podcast 00:48:25 - Emphasizing the Ordinary 00:52:03 - Exploring Mediumship 00:55:53 - The Danger of Following False Gurus 00:59:51 - The Intoxicating Need to Follow and Be Told What to Do 01:03:25 - The Existence of Unseen Realms and Angels 01:07:16 - Angels Within 01:11:02 - The Return to Self-Love 01:14:36 - Perception of Angels and Spiritual Equality 01:18:22 - The Practice of Meditation 01:22:15 - Inner and Outer Alignment 01:26:17 - The Importance of Asking Questions and Growth through Open-Mindedness 01:29:50 - The Mystery of Life 01:33:42 - The Peaceful Release of Death 01:37:44 - Life Review and Forgiveness 01:41:22 - The Power of Forgiveness and Psychic Cats 01:45:14 - Laughed at for Believing in Psychic Abilities 01:49:24 - Entertaining Conversations and Recommendations 01:53:06 - The Seductive Power of Belonging 01:57:03 - From Goofballs to Spiritual Interviews

Raymond Schumann is a fifth-generation carpenter with a high school education. A Roman Catholic upbringing left him sexually repressed. Adolescence left him a Soldier of Christ gone AWOL. In his twenties, he learned about dissociative disorder. The theory explained much. Help was not thick on the ground and ripe in the pod. Not in those days. A shrink who claimed to treat multiple personalities endangered his career. Schumann was on his own. He named the self who thwarted his desires Holdfast. Schumann knew spiritual consciousness was essential to healing. That only made things worse. He’d watched guru after roshi disgrace themselves. There was nothing to trust there. The more he sought healing, the worse Holdfast trashed him. Eventually, Schumann was desperate enough to say, “This has to get better. I don’t care what it costs. This has to get better.” At that instant, he suffered a Kundalini awakening. Never trust a Goddess. She opened the door to a year of hell. A year leading to ego death. A year leading to nondual awareness. Things only got worse from there. If you would like to contact Raymond, here's his email address. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded February 28, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:46 - The Self and Spiritual Consciousness 00:05:20 - Exploring Spiritual Interests in Youth 00:08:29 - The Self that Thwarted Desires 00:12:35 - The Impact of Kundalini Awakening on Daily Life 00:17:07 - Naming the Inner Drives "Holdfast" 00:21:35 - The Wrecking Ball of Kundalini 00:27:27 - Losing the Ego and Sense of Self 00:32:18 - The localized quality of experience and the ego construction 00:36:35 - The Role of Language in Human Existence 00:41:06 - The Evolution and Development of Ego 00:45:43 - The Complexity of the Ego and Ego Death 00:51:52 - The experience of self-recognition 00:56:25 - Liberation from Ego Holons 01:02:41 - Lack of Free Will 01:07:01 - First Do No Harm and Meeting Swami Muktananda 01:10:35 - Variables and the Flow of Shakti 01:13:39 - Meeting Bubastis 01:16:20 - The Cat with Psychic Inflation 01:19:10 - The Wisdom Download and Preparation 01:22:36 - Understanding the Clue 01:25:55 - The Risks of Playing with Powers 01:29:24 - The Chakra System and Ego Death 01:33:50 - The Importance of Writing Things Down 01:37:08 - The Power of Journaling and Meditation 01:41:30 - The Torture of Holdfast 01:45:30 - The Presence of God in Our Lives 01:48:39 - The meaning of "beyond the PALE" 01:53:53 - The Potential Impact of Spiritual Awakening and Transformation 01:58:18 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information 02:00:46 - Farewell and Thank You

Bruce Greyson, M.D., is the Chester F. Carlson Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences and Director Emeritus of the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia. He was one of the founders of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, and for 27 years edited the Journal of Near-Death Studies. Dr. Greyson majored in psychology at Cornell University, received his medical degree from the SUNY Upstate Medical College, and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Virginia. He practiced and taught psychiatry at the University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut, where he was Clinical Chief of Psychiatry, before returning to the University of Virginia 25 years ago. Dr. Greyson’s research for the past four decades has focused on the aftereffects and implications of near-death experiences. He is co-editor of The Near-Death Experience: Problems, Prospects, Perspectives, co-author of Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century, and author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond. Website: brucegreyson.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded February 26, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:19 - The Transformational Power of Near-Death Experiences 00:07:33 - Transformative Effects of Near-Death Experiences 00:10:48 - Leaving the Body and Near-Death Experiences 00:14:08 - Mystical Experiences and Cultural Interpretations 00:17:35 - The Possibility of Consciousness Beyond the Brain 00:21:00 - NDEs and the Subtle Body 00:24:20 - The Relativity of Reality 00:27:59 - The Friendly Universe and Near-Death Experiences 00:31:41 - Investigating Near-Death Experiences 00:35:14 - Parachutes and the Non-existence of Evidence 00:38:40 - The Absurdity of Religious Fundamentalism 00:42:13 - Near Death Experiences and Suicide 00:45:51 - Exploring the Hypothesis of Chemicals in the Brain 00:49:34 - The Question of How It Is Happening 00:53:20 - The Mind and the Subtle Body 00:57:05 - Near-death experiences and the existence of angels 01:00:36 - Reliving Past Actions and Gaining Perspective 01:04:11 - Choices after a Near Death Experience 01:07:38 - The Effects of Near-Death Experiences on Behavior and Perspective 01:11:00 - Multiple Lives and Higher Dimensions 01:14:41 - Eddington's Eclipse Experiment and Einstein's Response 01:18:26 - Science and Spirituality Collaborating 01:22:01 - Time Perception in Near-Death Experiences 01:25:30 - Remarkable Recoveries and Unexplained Phenomena 01:28:59 - Neuroplasticity and Brain Functions 01:32:31 - Evidence of Real Near-Death Experiences 01:36:04 - The Perception of God in Near-Death Experiences 01:39:24 - Peer Groups for Near Death Experiencers 01:42:49 - Living Ethically and Productively 01:46:46 - Farewell and Goodbye

Sebene Selassie is a teacher, author, and speaker who explores the themes of belonging and identity through meditation, creativity, and spirituality. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Washington DC, she began studying Buddhism 30 years ago as an undergraduate at McGill University where she majored in Comparative Religious Studies. She has an MA from the New School where she focused on race and cultural studies. For over 20 years, she worked with children, youth, and families nationally and internationally for small and large not-for-profits. Now she teaches classes, workshops, and retreats regularly and is one of the most popular teachers on the Ten Percent Happier app. Sebene is a three-time cancer survivor of Stage III and IV breast cancer. Her first book "You Belong: A Call for Connection" is published by HarperOne. Website: sebeneselassie.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded February 14, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:56 - Belonging and Not Belonging 00:07:43 - The Mystery of Existence and Belonging 00:11:31 - Vyavaharika Satya: The Transactional Reality 00:15:08 - The Delusion of Separation 00:18:51 - The Power of Being a "Weirdo" 00:22:47 - Mainstream Acceptance of Meditation and Contemplative Practices 00:26:44 - Rocks are People 00:30:47 - Epistemocide: The Legacy of Indigenous Spiritual Practices 00:34:39 - Spirituality and Trust in the Present Moment 00:38:36 - Developing Discernment and the Importance of Community 00:42:54 - Fragmentation within Communities 00:46:28 - The Rise of Interest in Meditation 00:49:57 - A New Era of Spiritual Awakening 00:54:03 - The Power of Nature and Mystical Possibilities 00:58:22 - Nature's response to our predicament 01:02:02 - Spirituality in Refugee Camps 01:05:51 - Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity 01:09:39 - Breaking Habits and Reconnecting 01:13:28 - Awakening through Meditation 01:17:14 - Longing for Connection 01:21:20 - Knowing and Loving Yourself 01:25:25 - The Elements Practice: Earth, Water, Fire, Air 01:28:41 - Akasha and Modern Physics 01:32:47 - Wisdom of Living a Long Life 01:36:09 - Healing from Trauma and Supporting Students with Social Emotional Problems 01:39:58 - Embracing Diversity and Learning from Other Cultures 01:43:38 - Broadening Our Understanding 01:47:34 - Moving towards unbounded love 01:51:18 - Connecting with Sebenesellassie.com 01:54:51 - Upcoming Conversations and Thank Yous

Cynthia Bourgeault is a modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, and theologian. For thirty years she worked closely with Fr. Thomas Keating as a student, editor, and colleague and has taught and written extensively on Centering Prayer. She is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation and founding director of an international network of Wisdom Schools. In addition to her work on Centering Prayer, she is the author of numerous other books on the Christian Mystical and Wisdom tradition, including The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind--A New Perspective on Christ and His Message, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity, and her most recent, Eye of the Heart: A Spiritual Journey into the Imaginal Realm. Websites: cynthiabourgeault.org wisdomwayofknowing.org Other Books: The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three: Discovering the Radical Truth at the Heart of Christianity Love is Stronger than Death: The Mystical Union of Two Souls Discussion of this interview in the Batgap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded February 6, 2021 First BatGap interview with Cynthia. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:41 - The Subtler Dimensions of Reality 00:08:41 - Heaven and Hell in the Christian Tradition 00:12:55 - Two Different Experiences of Theophane's Presence 00:16:51 - Being a Cosmic Servant 00:20:58 - Receiving and Transplanting Spiritual Virtues 00:25:24 - Seeing the Whole Picture 00:29:47 - Surrendering to the Field of Moral Coherence 00:33:50 - Spiritual Discernment and the Hazards of Misinterpretation 00:37:50 - The Importance of Risk-Taking in Spiritual Growth 00:42:28 - The Science of Love and the Divine Heart 00:46:44 - The Anti-Entropic Force 00:50:54 - The Turning and Kicking  00:54:24 - The School of Hard Knocks and Spiritual Evolution 00:58:07 - The Mystery of Life's Unfolding 01:02:19 - Sensation and the Gurjief work 01:06:16 - The Energetic Signature of Psychosis 01:10:41 - The Shift in the Subtle Realms 01:15:27 - The Great Chain of Being and Collective Repentance 01:20:05 - Climate Change and Cataclysms 01:24:23 - Cultivating Goodness in Consciousness 01:33:06 - The Burden and Joy of Parenthood 01:36:53 - The Denying Force and Necessary Friction 01:40:57 - The Spiritual Womb Center 01:45:10 - Moving Sensation to the Chakras 01:49:54 - The Necessary Darkness for Transformation 01:54:15 - The Misinterpretation of "There's only God" 01:58:30 - Cynthia Bourgeault Library and Other Websites 02:02:21 - New Voices in the CAC 02:05:32 - Introductory Music

Doug Scott, LCSW, works as a mental health counselor in his private practice in Dallas, Texas.  After graduating from college in 1997, he served as an international volunteer for two years in Bluefields, Nicaragua. This intense experience changed his life and he returned to the US to pursue graduate studies in clinical social work and pastoral ministry at Boston College. The nexus of spirituality and psychology have always intrigued Doug since childhood and he brings this sensibility to his counseling practice. Doug grew up Catholic and was always drawn to the mystical lineage within this belief system.  He had experiences with Jesus, Mary, and angels at an early age. He was also secretly attracted to all things paranormal and would spend many hours reading topics such as reincarnation, ufology, OBE’s, NDE’s, ghosts, ESP, pyramids, and other areas. One evening in 2013, he felt a presence that invited him to listen to a Buddhist chant, which came as a surprise since, at that time, he had not explored other faith systems. He was guided to listen to Om Mani Padme Hum and as the chant unfolded, Doug saw a golden dew overshadow him and activate him in a way that was new.  This marked the next chapter in Doug’s life. A few months later, Doug was led to the Law of One material and immediately saw that it provided the clearest, most undistorted, exploration of the Perennial Philosophy that he’d ever come across. It also cast a wide net to include all of the paranormal things that intrigued him and made it possible for him to put all of the different threads in his life together in one seamless garment. Since 2015, Doug has written a blog (cosmicchrist.net) that explores the synthesis of the Law of One material with mystical Christianity and psychology.  He sees his vocation in this lifetime as a bridge-builder between conventional concepts and cosmic metaphysics to help people who seek clarity, normalization, and validation for their own journeys. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded January 30, 2021. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:02 - Connection with Spiritual Beings 00:08:26 - The Higher Self and the Logos 00:13:40 - The Interconnectivity of the Universe and Logos 00:17:33 - Incorporating Meta-reality into Christianity 00:21:44 - Understanding our Union with God and Higher Consciousness 00:26:17 - Sixth Density and the Unity of Beings 00:31:04 - Resolving the Cognitive Dissonance of God's Omnipresence 00:35:32 - The Veil of Forgetting and the Catalyst for Growth 00:40:12 - The Veil of Forgetting and the Faculties of Faith 00:44:27 - The Ubiquitous Human Form 00:49:04 - Evolution and the Experience of Infinity 00:53:41 - The Chaos and Pressure of Fourth Density 00:57:56 - The Knowing on Some Level 01:02:09 - From Alien Encounters to Alcohol Recovery 01:06:24 - A Golden Dew of Energy: Exploring Spirituality 01:11:08 - Wanderers and Higher Densities 01:16:00 - Awakening to Spirituality and the Nature of Jesus 01:20:36 - Living in the Present Moment 01:24:54 - The pattern of dying and rising throughout the universe 01:30:21 - The Power of Holding Liminal Space 01:35:19 - Fourth Density Awakening and Social Justice 01:39:16 - Tools for Living Third Density Well 01:43:51 - Colors and Levels of Consciousness 01:47:39 - Loyalty and Conformity in Blue Culture 01:51:41 - The Birth of Social Justice Understanding 01:55:55 - The Emergence of Yellow Consciousness 02:00:34 - Exploring the Experience of Different Colors 02:04:41 - Levels of Consciousness: From Fifth Density to Coral 02:09:37 - Leo Gura and His Teachings 02:13:09 - Closing remarks and upcoming interviews

Helané Wahbeh is the Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Wahbeh is clinically trained as a naturopathic physician and research trained with a Master of Clinical Research and two post-doctoral research fellowships. She has published on and spoken internationally about her studies on complementary and alternative medicine, mind-body medicine, stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder and their relationships to physiology, health, and healing. Her current research interests include healing stress and trauma, examining mechanisms of mind-body medicine, and rigorously studying extended human capacities. Dr. Wahbeh’s extensive meditation training includes the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a four-year Meditation Teacher Training with CoreLight, and a 19-year regular meditation practice. Books: Free To Be Me: A Journey of Transformation through Generational Healing Whole Body Radiance: The Secret to Successful Weight Loss Website Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded January 24, 2021 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:29 - The Genetic Predisposition to Phenomenal Experiences 00:08:22 - DNA and Channeling 00:12:12 - The Influence of Family on Spiritual Aptitudes 00:16:12 - Participate in our Research Studies 00:20:11 - Overcoming the Materialistic Worldview 00:24:32 - The Limitations of the Materialist Paradigm 00:28:47 - The Influence of Collective Consciousness 00:33:05 - The Mechanics of Collective Consciousness 00:37:18 - The Benefits of Channeling 00:41:32 - Navigating the Nuances of Channeling 00:46:23 - The Importance of Discernment in Spirituality 00:50:17 - The Replication Crisis in Science 00:54:40 - Exploring Alternative Methods for Study Analysis 00:58:54 - Telepathy and Out-of-Body Experiences 01:02:34 - Testing the Ability to See Subtle Beings 01:06:10 - Channeled Inspiration and Artistic Expression 01:10:02 - Ancient Texts and Higher Intelligence 01:14:22 - Contagion in Human Psychology and the Battle of Forces 01:19:06 - The Distraction of Conspiracy Theories 01:23:13 - The Shadow Within and Holding it with Equanimity 01:27:24 - Transmuting Dark Energy into Light 01:31:10 - Addressing Points about Spiritual Leaders and Conspiracy Theories 01:35:21 - The Spectrum of Conspiracy Theories 01:39:35 - Nuance and Open-mindedness 01:44:13 - Varying Levels of Channeling Entities 01:48:24 - The Characteristics of Channelers 01:52:11 - The Weakening Influence of Channeling on Mind-Body Coordination 01:56:16 - Authenticity of Channelers and Discernment 02:00:26 - The Entangled App and Influencing Random Numbers 02:04:05 - Signing up for IONS email list

After receiving his doctorate in the sensory neurosciences from The Ohio State University, Bob Davis, Ph.D., served as a professor for the State University of New York for over thirty years, where he conducted research in the behavioral and neurosensory sciences, taught, and held many high-level administrative roles. He published his research in over 60 articles in scholarly journals, and presented numerous lectures worldwide, which included invited lectures at Harvard, Cambridge, and Peking University. Bob was also awarded numerous grants by the National Science Foundation and The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to conduct research in sensory neuroscience. Following retirement, Bob published several articles in the Journal of Scientific Exploration and Edge Science and presented lectures at national and international conferences on consciousness, spiritually transformative experiences, and unidentified aerial phenomena. Bob has also published three highly popular books: The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe? Life after Death: An Analysis of the Evidence, and, Unseen Forces: The Integration of Science, Reality and You. More recently, he has turned his recent book, Unseen Forces, into a planned documentary entitled - The Consciousness Connection - with Emmy Award winner Dave Beaty of Dreamtime Entertainment and Wilson Hawthorne of Eyeland Telemedia. Website: bobdavisspeaks.com Bob Davis is an administrator of the Facebook Site called: The Consciousness Connection Facebook group. Bob's email Bob says, "If you'd like to learn more about the film project or consciousness in general, please subscribe to the Consciousness Connection YouTube channel. Summary and Transcript of this interview Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Interview recorded February 3, 2024. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:35 - Types and Evidence of Extraordinary Human Experiences 00:08:03 - A Profound Shared Death Experience 00:12:21 - A Spiritual Awakening and Kundalini Awakening 00:15:53 - The Misdiagnosis of Spiritual Awakening 00:19:27 - The Unstoppable Spread of Information 00:23:58 - The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Understanding Consciousness 00:27:49 - The Evidence of White Crows in DMT Experiences 00:31:40 - Exploring Consciousness Beyond Traditional Science 00:36:04 - The Relationship Between Science and Spirituality 00:40:27 - Brain Development and Spiritual Transformation 00:44:35 - Humans as Light Beings and Quantum Mechanics 00:48:22 - Veridical Perceptions in Near-Death Experiences 00:52:34 - Near-Death Experiences and Perception 00:56:44 - Novel Interactions in the Brain 01:01:02 - Consciousness and the Bohmian Paradigm Shift 01:05:16 - Ego Dissolution and Positive After-Effects 01:09:03 - Spiritual Practices and Physiological Treatments 01:12:56 - Quantum Mechanics and Premonition 01:16:55 - ESP and Autistic Savants 01:21:20 - Photonic Emissions and Healing Abilities 01:26:00 - The Power of Spiritual Practice 01:29:26 - Personal Transformation and Spreading the Word 01:32:32 - Transformation in Beliefs and Experiences 01:36:00 - The Importance of Spiritual Development 01:38:40 - Tapping into the Language of Nature 01:42:11 - Conclusions about UFOs and their Spiritual Implications 01:45:57 - The Mystery and Wonder of the Universe 01:50:26 - The Long-Term Nature of Spiritual Development 01:54:04 - The Power of Changing Perspectives

Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical, and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. His studies have taken him across the planet in search of authentic masters. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts and teaches Nei Gong in various locations around the world. He specializes in uncovering and studying with rare alchemical and spiritual lineages linked to the tradition of Daoism. Books: A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong Four Dragons (Daoist Nei Gong) The Yellow Monkey Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei Gong (Daoist Nei Gong) White Moon on the Mountain Peak (Daoist Nei Gong) Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage (Daoist Nei Gong) Daoist Nei Gong for Women: The Art of the Lotus and the Moon Websites: lotusneigong.com damomitchell.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 16, 2021 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Damo Mitchell 00:05:38 - The Evolution of Taoism and Chinese History 00:10:41 - The Purpose of Qi Gong and Nei Gong 00:14:58 - Taoist Alchemy: Awakening and Immortality 00:19:10 - Cultural differences in Taoist teachings 00:23:18 - Misusing Tremendous Energy 00:27:22 - The Importance of Addressing Problems in Spiritual Traditions 00:31:25 - The Yin and Yang energy within the body 00:35:25 - The Erosion of Willpower through Habits and Mindset 00:39:33 - Transforming the Body and Siddhis in Neigong Practice 00:43:37 - The Pitfalls of Demonstrating Special Abilities 00:47:49 - Alchemy as a Path to Enlightenment and Health Improvement 00:51:45 - The Importance of Personal Motivation in Spiritual Practice 00:55:39 - The Love of the Art and Existential Crisis 00:59:42 - From Anti-Religious to Religious Orientation 01:03:33 - The Importance of Clear Definitions and Shared Language 01:07:28 - Psychological Development in Spiritual Growth 01:11:29 - Sports Visualization and its Application 01:15:28 - The Practice of Governing and Non-Governing 01:19:18 - Pedaling, Coasting, and Effort in Practice 01:23:10 - Explaining Non-Physical Energy to Atheists 01:27:11 - "Going ahead alone" 01:31:14 - Inadequacy and the Path of Enlightenment 01:35:26 - Building the Dan Tian 01:39:30 - Gaining Momentum in the West 01:43:42 - Therapeutic uses and the harm of recreational drug use 01:48:00 - Navigating the Path and Multiple Paths 01:51:50 - The Experience of Taking Auto-Suggestion 01:55:53 - Litmus Test and Handprints in Temples 02:00:00 - Benefits of the Courses: Transformation and Joy 02:04:03 - Studying Channeling and the Institute of Noetic Sciences

Dr. Daniel Brown has been a clinical and forensic psychologist for almost 50 years. He has been at Harvard Medical School for almost 40 years. He has been a student of, translator for, and meditation master in the Indo-Tibetan and Bon meditation tradition for almost 50 years. He has the only Western neuroscience study identifying the brain changes in the shift from ordinary mind to awakened mind. Books: Pointing Out the Great Way: The Stages of Meditation in the Mahamudra Tradition Transformations of Consciousness: Conventional and Contemplative Perspectives On Development (New Science Library) Self-Arising Three-fold Embodiment of Enlightenment: [of Bon Great Completion Meditation] Websites: pointingoutway.org drdanielpbrown.com mindonly.com attachmentproject.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded January 10, 2021 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:15 - The Universal Trouble of Relationships in East and West 00:09:11 - Morality and Enlightenment 00:13:18 - Realizations and Enlightenment 00:17:37 - Practicing Automatic Emptiness and Unbounded Wholeness 00:21:52 - The correlation between brain activity and subjective states 00:26:09 - Shifting the Basis of Operation 00:30:03 - The Speed of the Mind and Baseball Training 00:34:10 - The Indestructible Essence in Buddhism 00:38:14 - The Purification of the Body 00:42:12 - The Transformation into Rainbow Body 00:46:23 - The Desert Fathers' Teachings and Controversy 00:50:21 - The Seven Deadly Sins in Meditation 00:54:23 - Putting Realizations into Practice 00:58:40 - The True Test of Realization 01:02:29 - Differentiating Awakened Awareness from Ordinary Awareness 01:06:35 - The Ninth Stage of Concentration 01:10:43 - Training the Mind to Concentrate 01:14:42 - Realizing the Power of Non-Reactivity 01:18:35 - Alternative to Traditional Tibetan Preliminary Practices 01:22:42 - Balancing Enlightenment and Conduct 01:26:39 - Different Paths to Enlightenment 01:30:49 - Different Perspectives on Ultimate Reality 01:34:49 - The Dying Tradition of Cave and Hermitage Monks 01:39:10 - Concentration versus Effortlessness 01:43:03 - Deep Transformation of the Nervous System 01:46:47 - The Influence of Conspiracy Theories 01:51:02 - The Danger of Fragmentation and Isolation 01:55:14 - The Limitations of a Human Being 01:59:44 - The Influence of Suggestive Influence and Soundbites 02:03:58 - Conclusion and Farewell

David Lorimer, MA, PGCE, FRSA is a writer, lecturer, poet, and editor who is a Founder of Character Education Scotland, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network, and former President of Wrekin Trust and the Swedenborg Society. He has also been editor of Paradigm Explorer since 1986 and completed his 100th issue in 2019. He was the instigator of the Beyond the Brain conference series and has co-ordinated the Mystics and Scientists conferences every year since the late 1980s. Originally a merchant banker then a teacher of philosophy and modern languages at Winchester College, he is the author and editor of over a dozen books including Radical Prince: The Practical Vision of the Prince of Wales. His new book of essays, A Quest for Wisdom comes out in March 2021. David is the originator of the Inspiring Purpose Values Poster Programmes, which has reached over 350,000 young people all over the world. David is also Chair of the Galileo Commission which seeks to widen the science of consciousness beyond a materialistic world view. Books: Resonant Mind: Life Review in the Near-Death Experience Radical Prince: The Practical Vision of the Prince of Wales Quest for Wisdom: Inspiring Purpose on the Path of Life Prophet for Our Times: The Life & Teachings of Peter Deunov In this conversation, we discuss whether consciousness fundamental or an epiphenomenon of brain functioning. If it is fundamental (our view), how can this become the accepted paradigm? If it did so, how would this change the world? Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded December 19, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:49 - Exploring Deep Human Experiences of Consciousness and Near-Death Experiences 00:11:13 - The Field Phenomenon of Consciousness 00:16:03 - Unpacking Ideas 00:20:36 - The Dominance of the Mechanistic Metaphor in Biology 00:25:18 - The Galileo Commission and the Fear of Challenging Paradigms 00:29:38 - The tension between the priest and the prophet 00:33:46 - The Hierarchy of Initiates in the Cathar Religion 00:38:32 - Understanding and Manipulation 00:42:53 - The Implications of a Materialistic Worldview 00:47:10 - Empathetic Resonance and Consciousness Awareness 00:51:50 - The Universal Self 00:56:33 - The Impact of Military Expenditure on the Economy and Infrastructure 01:00:55 - The Flourishing of Creativity and Diversity 01:05:16 - Upgrade Needed 01:10:06 - The correlation between the human mind and the universe 01:14:46 - The Importance of a Cultural Grounding in Education 01:19:19 - The Power of Personal Experience 01:23:30 - The Unseen Forces of Change 01:27:44 - The Influence of Meditation on Atmosphere 01:32:11 - The Subtle Atmosphere of a Sacred Place 01:36:29 - The Coarsening Effect of the Physical World 01:40:55 - The Nobel Prize Winner's Courage 01:45:18 - A Shift in Attitude and the Potential for Change 01:49:38 - Embracing Change and the Power of Imagination 01:53:54 - Manifestation of Ideas and Subtle Activism 01:58:43 - The Role of Covert Operations and Power Over People 02:03:25 - Rainmaking and the Power of Ceremony 02:08:02 - Natural Law and Consciousness 02:12:19 - The Closing Ceremony and Final Thoughts 02:17:09 - Conclusion and Thanks

International speaker, Master of Bio-Energetic Theory, and Quantum Field visionary, Dr. Sue Morter utilizes the embodiment of high-frequency energy patterns to activate full human potential. Through her seminars, retreats, and presentations, she illuminates the relationship of quantum science and energy medicine – elevating human consciousness into life mastery. Dr. Sue is the USA Today bestselling, #1 bestselling LA Times and #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life. Through THE ENERGY CODES, Dr. Sue provides techniques to activate untapped energy and neurocircuitry in the body, empower hidden potential, and become one’s true, essential self. She is the founder and creator of the globally-taught coursework, The Energy Codes®, a multi-level body of work on Personal and Spiritual Development. Dr. Sue also created the BodyAwake® RYT 200 Certified Yoga Program and is co-creator of the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.). She has served on professional licensing boards, providing guidance to health care practitioners on integrative approaches to healthcare leadership. Dr. Sue is also adjunct faculty at two medical schools at Michigan State University, an AAU school classified as one of the top 100 universities in the world. Dr. Sue is the host of Gaia TV’s Healing Matrix, and co-host of Your Year of Miracles lifestyle training. Dr. Sue is E-RYT 200 and E-RYT 500 certified in Yoga Instruction and was recently recognized for her outstanding achievements as an honored member of the Transformational Leadership Council. In addition to founding Morter HealthCenter in 1987, she is the founder and visionary of the Morter Institute for Bio-Energetics, an organization committed to teaching individuals self-healing techniques with an inner wisdom-based approach to life based on Quantum Science and higher consciousness. With three distinct schools representing the unification of mind, body, and spirit: the School of Energy Medicine, School of BodyAwake® Yoga, and School for Higher Consciousness and Personal Development – Dr. Sue provides tools and avenues to empower the global community to discover and embody a joyful, inspired life, lived from the true, Soulful Self. Website: drsuemorter.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded December 12, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:10 - Sharing Profound Experiences in Teaching 00:08:25 - The Discovery of Energy Fields 00:12:35 - Tapping into a Deeper Knowing 00:16:53 - The Continuity of Life 00:21:11 - Heart-Based Meditation 00:25:43 - Holding Teachers Accountable for Social Change 00:30:03 - The Importance of Integration and Embodiment 00:34:27 - Grounding and Embodiment 00:38:40 - Integrating Nature and Collaborating with Forces 00:42:28 - Dissolving into the Light 00:47:41 - The Shift in Perception and Dimensionality 00:51:51 - Finding Bliss and Grounding Energies 00:56:16 - Tapping into Infinite Energy 01:00:30 - The Energy Dissipated in Mental Activities 01:04:36 - Cosmic Desires Supported by the Cosmos 01:08:33 - Harnessing Connection with the Universe 01:12:56 - Embracing the Shift and Reevaluation of Life 01:17:09 - Awakening to a Greater Sense of Self 01:21:37 - Embracing the Invisible Realm and Revealing Hidden Gifts 01:26:08 - Choosing to Utilize Your Energies 01:30:07 - The Power of Vibrational Frequency  01:34:32 - Embracing Parts of Ourselves 01:39:00 - The Bus Stop Conversation 01:42:31 - Finding Self-Love through Adverse Circumstances 01:46:02 - Healing and Filtering Energy 01:50:02 - Distorted Biofield and Energy Flow 01:53:48 - Understanding the Language of the Soul 01:57:34 - Discovering the Power of Energy Codes 02:01:23 - The Birth of Level Three 02:05:07 - Interview with Sue Morter

A conversation with Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker, the hosts of the Conspirituality Podcast website. As they describe it, their podcast is... A weekly study of converging right-wing conspiracy theories and faux-progressive wellness utopianism. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to child trafficking. In the process, spiritual beliefs that have nurtured creativity and meaning are transforming into memes of a quickly-globalizing paranoia. Conspirituality Podcast attempts to bring understanding to this landscape. A journalist, a cult researcher, and a philosophical skeptic discuss the stories, cognitive dissonances, and cultic dynamics tearing through the yoga, wellness, and new spirituality worlds. Mainstream outlets have noticed the problem. We crowd-source, research, analyze, and dream answers to it. The term “conspirituality” first appeared in 2009 as the name of a Vancouver rap group that unironically dropped conspiracy keywords into beats calling for political awakening. In 2011, Charlotte Ward and David Voas used the term academically to analyze the growing overlap between the paranoid conspiracism of right-wingers and the New Age’s yearning for spiritual transformation. Derek Beres is a multi-faceted author, media expert, and movement instructor based in Los Angeles. He is the Head of Content Marketing and Community at Centered, as well as a columnist for Big Think and Psychedelic Spotlight. One-half of EarthRise SoundSystem, he also served as music supervisor for the breakthrough documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He is a co-host of the Conspirituality podcast. His new book, Hero's Dose: The Case for Psychedelics in Ritual and Therapy, is out now. Matthew Remski is a cult survivor and researcher. His 2019 book, Practice And All Is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics, And Healing In Yoga And Beyond, is the first systematic analysis of pervasive cultism in the modern yoga world. He researches and writes on abuse in spiritual movements here, as well as for publications like GEN by Medium and The Walrus. His current research is pivoting to look at cultic dynamics in conspirituality and eco-justice movements. He lives in Toronto with his partner and their two sons. Julian Walker grew up in Zimbabwe and South Africa and has lived in LA since 1990. He is fascinated with the intersections of yoga/meditation, psychology, science, and culture. He has written extensively on cults and gurus, spiritual bypass and quantum woo in New Age circles, trauma and the body, and neuroscience and somatic psychology informing the practice and teaching of yoga. His writing can be found on Elephant Journal, Medium, and in the 2011 book, 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics, and Practice. He teaches yoga and runs teacher-training programs in and around LA. Julian is also a bodyworker and the ecstatic dance DJ/facilitator for his Dance Tribe events. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded December 5, 2020. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Conspiratuality 00:04:21 - Investigative study into institutional abuse in Ashtanga Yoga 00:08:09 - The Emergence of Conspirituality in the Yoga Community 00:11:49 - Paradigm Shift and Metaphysical Notions 00:15:02 - The Rise of Conspiracy Theories During Times of Crisis 00:18:51 - Envisioning a Different Future 00:22:28 - Influence of the Spiritual Community in the 60s and 70s 00:25:37 - Vulnerability to QAnon in the Wellness Space 00:30:00 - COVID Denialism and Financial Risk 00:33:39 - Critiquing Nootropic Supplements and Bro Science 00:36:52 - The Relationship Between Patterns and Dopamine 00:40:19 - The Value of Things 00:44:06 - The Wonderment in Creation 00:48:01 - Technological Expansion of Spiritual Bypassing 00:51:41 - Dealing with Loved Ones Believing in Conspiracy Theories 00:55:09 - Managing QAnon and Conspiracies in Families 00:58:58 - Collectivist Cultures and the Spread of QAnon 01:02:43 - The Intersection of Employment and Spirituality 01:06:15 - The Appeal of Incompetence and Manipulation 01:09:27 - The Influence of Alternative Media Platforms 01:13:10 - The Blurring of Facts and Truth in the New Age Community 01:16:51 - The Need for Regulation in the Yoga Industry 01:20:44 - The Need for Regulation in the Yoga Industry 01:24:01 - The Influence of Celebrities and Media Figures 01:27:52 - Monetizing Conspiracy Theories and the Addiction of Engagement 01:31:17 - Cultic Dynamics in Yoga and Buddhism Education 01:35:18 - The Importance of Citing Sources in New Age Spirituality 01:38:30 - The Poetry of the Unknown 01:42:29 - Understanding the Roots of Indoctrination and Compassionate Response 01:46:02 - The Power of Actions and Karma 01:49:41 - Continuing the Discussion

Ingrid Honkala, Ph.D., was born in Bogota, Colombia, where she grew up with her parents and three sisters. From the moment she drowned in a tank of cold water at the age of nearly three, Ingrid was aware of other dimensions of life than those most of us normally experience. She was also gifted with the wise input of “Beings of Light” who gave her invaluable insights and assistance as she faced the challenges of growing up, falling in love, and finding her professional destiny as a research scientist and oceanographer. Despite many hardships, she accomplished her dreams, becoming not just a successful marine scientist, world traveler, and mom, but also a mentor and a giver of light. Through her compelling life adventure that journeys from her native Colombia to Europe and her eventual home in the United States — and from a deadly war zone to underwater explorations and a NASA research center — Ingrid reveals how any human experience can be illumined from within. If we are willing to pay attention to subtle signals, take our intuition seriously, and forgive our most challenging difficulties, anyone can experience a brightly guided life. Throughout her life, Ingrid has been guided to meet and help many people on their journey to become aware of a deeper reality and reconnect with their inner wisdom. In her autobiography, A Brightly Guided Life: How a Scientist Learned to Hear her Inner Wisdom, Ingrid reveals how after having her Near Death Experience, the first glimpses of heaven were revealed to her and the doors that allow her to communicate with Beings of Light were opened. Since then a myriad of experiences that many could call mystical and perhaps impossible have crossed her path. However, the Beings of Light have made it clear to her that she is not here to convince anyone about anything but to be a giver of Light. To accomplish this purpose, she has been guided through an amazing journey of unimaginable challenges, awakenings, and miracles where along the way she became the vehicle to help others to rise up from some of the deepest states of hopelessness and bring them back to life. For all this she is eternally grateful and committed to continue awakening, growing, and serving the Light. Website: ingridhonkala.com Books and video: A Brightly Guided Life: How A Scientist Learned to Hear Her Inner Wisdom Una Vida Guiada En La Luz: Cómo Una Científica Aprendió a Escuchar Su Sabiduría Interior (Spanish Edition) Life to Afterlife: Death and Back Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded November 29, 2020. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump with Rick Archer 00:04:42 - The Incident with the Water Tank 00:09:16 - Remembering the Eternity of Who I Was 00:13:39 - Floating with Flowers 00:17:14 - Playing the Game of Going Places 00:20:33 - Connected to the Being of Light 00:23:44 - A Blast and a Vacuum 00:27:08 - The Bell and the Awakening 00:30:40 - Not Feeling Belonging, Anger, and Increased Abilities 00:34:14 - The Beginnings of Seeing Beings of Light 00:38:18 - Becoming a Being of Light 00:41:50 - The Importance of Names in Communication 00:45:51 - Profound Spiritual Awakening 00:49:12 - A Vision of My Future Job 00:52:25 - Interaction with Beings of Light and their Influence 00:55:49 - The Observer: Life Through Personal Experience 00:59:12 - The Challenges and Awakening 01:02:24 - Removing the Blocks and Shining the Light 01:06:12 - The Loss of Light and the Illusion of the World 01:10:17 - The Illusion of Truth and Appreciation 01:15:22 - The Symphony of Nature's Welcome 01:21:30 - Quieting the Mind and Connecting with Beings of Light 01:27:20 - The Importance of Acknowledging Near-Death Experiences 01:33:18 - The Power of Connection 01:39:36 - The Power of Connection and Unconditional Love 01:45:30 - A Life-Changing Robbery Experience 01:51:24 - A Probing Thought Turns into a State of Prayer 01:58:09 - Awakening and Integration 02:03:37 - Embracing Challenges as Opportunities for Growth 02:10:24 - Connecting with Inner Wisdom 02:16:44 - Creating a Community and Speaking Engagements

This interview was recorded on October 9, 2020, as part of an online conference on "Living and Dying" offered by the Science and Nonduality Conference. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His free weekly newsletter has 180,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. His books have been published in 29 languages with 900,000 copies in English alone and include: Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time Mother Nurture: A Mother's Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. He loves wilderness and taking a break from emails. Website: rickhanson.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. First BatGap interview with Rick Hanson. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to "Dying and Living" 00:02:23 - Reflections on Equanimity and Love 00:04:06 - Visual Representation of a Message 00:05:38 - The Impermanence of Experience and the Search for Happiness 00:07:37 - Resting in Stillness with Meditation 00:09:38 - Cultivating Equanimity 00:11:24 - Understanding the Mind and Increasing Equanimity 00:13:04 - The Three Stages of Experience 00:14:51 - Managing Aversion 00:16:45 - Sensitizing to the Negative 00:18:24 - Cultivating Peaceful Abiding 00:20:03 - Dealing with the Good and the Bad 00:21:39 - The Pace of News and Events 00:23:06 - Cultivating Unbounded Awareness 00:25:03 - Shifting Perspectives: Egocentric and Allocentric Views 00:26:43 - Finding Beauty and Unboundedness 00:28:06 - Finding Joy in the Local 00:30:04 - The Importance of Living Well Locally 00:31:55 - Individual and Collective Consciousness 00:33:37 - The Connection Between Spirituality and Mental Stability 00:35:24 - Practicing Authenticity and Cutting through Spiritual Materialism 00:37:07 - The confluence of conspiracy theories and the spiritual community 00:39:04 - The Influence of Cults and the Importance of Reality 00:40:48 - Punishing Freeloaders and Promoting Truth 00:42:34 - The Difficulty of Knowing the Truth 00:44:22 - The Importance of Personal Character and Virtue 00:45:48 - The Proliferation of Craziness 00:47:18 - Supporting Institutions that Promote Truth 00:49:08 - Developing Discernment and Spiritual Enlightenment 00:51:13 - The Ephemeral Nature of Passing Phenomena 00:53:09 - Conclusion and Farewell

Dean Radin, PhD, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and Associated Distinguished Professor of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He occasionally gives lectures in the Department of Psychology at Sonoma State University and has served on doctoral dissertation committees at Saybrook University and CIIS. His original career track as a concert violinist shifted into science after earning a BSEE degree in electrical engineering, magna cum laude with honors in physics, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and then an MS in electrical engineering and a PhD in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. For a decade he worked on advanced telecommunications R&D at AT&T Bell Laboratories and GTE Laboratories. For three decades he has been engaged in frontiers research on the nature of consciousness. Before joining the research staff at IONS in 2001, he held appointments at Princeton University, University of Edinburgh, University of Nevada, Interval Research Corporation, and SRI International. He is author or coauthor of hundreds of scientific, technical, and popular articles, three dozen book chapters, and three popular books including the award-winning and bestselling The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena (HarperOne, 1997), Entangled Minds: Extrasensory Experiences in a Quantum Reality (Simon & Schuster, 2006), a 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award, Supernormal: Science, Yoga, and the Evidence for Extraordinary Psychic Abilities (Random House, 2013), and Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe (Penguin Random House). These books have been translated into 14 foreign languages, so far. His technical articles have appeared in journals including Foundations of Physics and Physics Essays to Psychological Bulletin and Journal of Consciousness Studies; he was featured in a New York Times Magazine article; and he has appeared on dozens of television shows ranging from the BBC’s Horizon to PBS's Closer to Truth. He has given over 400 interviews and talks, including presentations at Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, Princeton, Virginia Tech, the Sorbonne, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Minnesota, for industries including Google, Johnson & Johnson, Rabobank, and for various government organizations including the US Navy, DARPA, and the National Academy of Sciences. In 2010, he spent a month lecturing in India as the National Visiting Professor of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, a program sponsored by India's Ministry of Human Resource Development. In 2013 and 2014, he gave invited lectures in Kuala Lumpur at the International Center for Leadership and Governance, an organization supported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. In 2015 he spoke at the Australian Leadership Retreat, a confidential program of briefings and discussions for Australian government, business, education, and military leaders. Website: deanradin.com Discussion of this interview in the Batgap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcripts of this interview: English Italian Interview recorded November 15, 2020. First BatGap interview with Dean Radin. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Past Interviews 00:04:43 - Psychic Phenomena and Fiction 00:08:57 - Distortions in Perception 00:12:49 - Cultural Bias and Social Acknowledgement 00:16:24 - The Fundamentals of Consciousness 00:20:17 - Quantum Objects and Classical Physics 00:24:37 - Quantum Biology and the Brain 00:28:47 - Storing Information Locally or in the Cloud  00:32:57 - Resistance to Yoga in Schools 00:37:14 - The Limitations of Science and the Importance of Ancient Ideas 00:41:27 - The Value of Laboratory Experiments in Understanding the World 00:45:34 - The Transformative Power of Consciousness 00:49:25 - The Foundation of Consciousness and Knowledge 00:53:43 - The Possibilities of Knowing Everything 00:57:26 - The Continuation of Exploration and Adventure 01:01:22 - The Overlap of Magical Practice and Psychic Phenomena 01:05:20 - The Study of Consciousness 01:09:34 - The Limitations of Knowledge 01:13:29 - The Allure of Magic and Fiction 01:17:53 - The Genetic Difference in Psychic Abilities 01:21:51 - Biomarkers and the Effect of Psychedelics 01:26:01 - Evolution and the Future of Homo Sapiens 01:29:58 - E.T. Channeling and Verification 01:33:58 - Levitation and Miraculous Abilities 01:38:04 - The Authenticity of D.D. Home's Mediumship 01:41:49 - The Power of Collective Consciousness 01:45:42 - The Role of Intervention in Consciousness Experimentation 01:49:55 - Power and Responsibility 01:53:50 - Natural Talents and Extraordinary Abilities in the Population 01:57:51 - The Movement Towards an Esoteric Worldview 02:01:54 - Finding Meaning and Purpose in the Universe

Swami Sarvapriyananda has been Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York since January 2017. He was a Nagral Fellow at Harvard Divinity School during the 2019-20 academic year. Prior to this, he served as assistant minister of the Vedanta Society of Southern California for 13 months. Swami joined the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in 1994 and received Sannyas in 2004. Before coming to serve in the US, he served as an acharya (teacher) of the monastic probationers’ training center at Belur Math in West Bengal, India (the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa). He has served the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in various capacities including being the Vice Principal of the Deoghar Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Principal of the Shikshana Mandira Teacher Education College at Belur Math, and the first Registrar of the Vivekananda University at Belur Math. This conversation hosted by the Association for Spiritual Integrity explores the profound interconnections between ethics and Advaita Vedanta. An ethical life is foundational to the spiritual quest, a non-negotiable sine qua non to any real spiritual development. One can be good without being particularly “spiritual”, but there is no spirituality without goodness. But it is also true that ethics are a consequence of nonduality. For as long as thinkers have pondered ethics, they have searched for a foundation, a grounding, for ethics. Why should one be good and do good? The various answers thinkers have come up with through the ages – utilitarianism, deontology, and so forth – have all been found seriously wanting. Nonduality claims to provide a deep foundation for ethics. In this talk and Q&A, Swami Sarvapriyananda explores the philosophical and practical, as well as the individual and social dimensions of ethics in nondual spirituality. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this webinar. Recorded September 28, 2020 First BatGap interview with Swami Sarvapriyananda Second BatGap interview with Swami Sarvapriyananda YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Association for Spiritual Integrity and Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:30 - The Importance of an Ethical Life in Spiritual Development 00:06:24 - Models of Enlightenment in Buddhism 00:09:16 - Ethics as the Foundation of Spirituality 00:12:11 - Spiritual Practices: Uparati, Titiksha, Samadhana, Shraddha 00:15:01 - Qualifications for Spiritual Life in Advaita Vedanta 00:17:54 - Oneness and Ignorance 00:20:46 - The Foundation of Ethics in Advaita Vedanta 00:24:02 - The Ethical Dilemma of Torture 00:26:42 - The Choice in Ethical Dilemmas 00:29:36 - The Problem of Ethics 00:32:26 - Ethics and Human Nature 00:35:24 - The Implication of Equality in Advaita Vedanta 00:38:28 - Ethics Rooted in Spiritual Nature 00:41:12 - The Ethics of Advaita Vedanta 00:44:10 - The Importance of Having a Set of Rules 00:46:55 - The Power of Self-Realization 00:50:00 - Caring for Others as Spiritual Practice 00:52:55 - Anecdote about Swami Shivananda and a Critical Visitor 00:56:02 - The Fullness of Advaita Vedanta and the Three Perspectives 00:59:03 - The Balance of Knowledge and Practice in Spiritual Life 01:01:55 - Training the Elephant 01:04:39 - Unethical behavior among spiritual teachers 01:07:26 - The Collective Guilt Complex 01:10:00 - Letting Go of Guilt and Repentance in Advaita Vedanta 01:12:59 - The Application of Advaita Vedanta to Human Reality 01:15:39 - Facing Suffering and Uncertainty 01:18:25 - The Challenge of Unethical Behavior in the Spiritual Community 01:21:24 - Independence in Advaita Vedanta 01:24:23 - Staying Grounded in the Presence of a Sangha 01:26:58 - Closing Remarks

Asil Toksal is an Austrian-born channel. His work includes group energy alignment sessions and the channeling of celestial guides, as well as working on the energetic alignment of sacred sites around the world. The goal of this work is to assist in the evolution of consciousness in humanity. He has traveled widely to do this work, throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. For the past eighteen years, Asil has been deeply committed to a spiritual path while also training in a variety of different energy healing modalities. He has worked with many masters and lineage holders of various traditions in South America, North America, and China. In his earlier years, he also served as a CEO and corporate executive in software, marketing, and communications. Five years ago, during a moment of deep spiritual experience, Asil connected for the first time to the channeled angelic guides and energies that he works with today. He was offered the opportunity to work closely with these guides, but he was asked to make the choice to let go of the prior traditions, rituals, and healing methods he had learned. After making this choice, the guides assisted him through an intensive spiritual and energetic transformation process. This created a connection that allowed him to begin to receive and transmit energy, as well as spoken wisdom from these angelic and celestial realms. This connection forms the basis of his work. He lives in Marin County, Northern California. In 2019, to support his work, he created the not-for-profit 501(c)3, Ascension One Collective, Inc. To learn more about Asil and his work, as well as find an up-to-date schedule of events, videos, transcripts, and more, please visit: Website: asiltoksal.com YouTube Channel Facebook Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded October 31, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:27 - Following Society's Expectations 00:09:22 - Observing Something Inside of Me 00:14:02 - The Great Polarity and the Unification of Consciousness 00:18:33 - The Edge of Consciousness 00:22:45 - Exploring Native American and Taoist Mysticism 00:27:28 - The Paths to Enlightenment 00:31:20 - A Life-Changing Encounter in the Redwood Forest 00:36:21 - Becoming a Vessel for Sacred Work 00:40:59 - The Experience of Embodying Higher Beings 00:45:28 - Exploring Shades of Consciousness 00:49:54 - The Purpose of Earth and Humanity's Evolution 00:54:14 - The Evolution of Human Consciousness and Soul Containers 00:58:23 - The Earth's Completion and the Evolution of Consciousness 01:02:51 - Learning to Ride the Waves 01:07:29 - Evolution and Challenges in Nature 01:12:05 - Healing Sacred Places 01:16:45 - The Uplift in Frequency at Sacred Sites 01:20:57 - Working on Individuals and the Land 01:25:09 - The Ripple Effect of Alignment Challenge 01:29:45 - The Journey of Growth and Relationship 01:34:04 - The Depth of Human Connection 01:38:15 - The Interconnectedness of Consciousness 01:42:36 - The Acceptance of Spiritual Truths 01:46:39 - Energetic Transfer and Alignment 01:56:15 - The Self-Realization of the Individual 02:02:52 - The Evolution of God and Our Role in it 02:09:23 - Existence Beyond the Material Form 02:15:53 - The Development of Channeling Abilities 02:19:59 - Fine-tuning the instrument of embodiment and reflection 02:24:56 - Development of Spiritual Gifts

Brad Laughlin is the author of Living with Enlightenment—A Journey of Love, which is about his 25-year life-partnership with Leslie Temple-Thurston, a teacher of enlightenment, and the profound spiritual transformation he experienced. With Leslie, he is co-author of two books, The Marriage of Spirit—Enlightened Living in Today’s World and Returning to Oneness—The Seven Keys of Ascension. Brad is dedicated to finding innovative ways of helping people to awaken spiritually and to find love, joy and inspiration during these times of great change. Using ancient Truth teachings, yogic practices and spiritual psychology, he offers simple yet powerful practices for dissolving old, limiting ego structures that keep us trapped in negativity, pain and fear. Brad’s transformative events are based on the principles of integration and unity consciousness, which help us to know our own inner Divinity—who we truly are. Brad and Leslie are co-founders of the nonprofits, CoreLight.org and Seeds of Light.org, CoreLight’s humanitarian arm, serving marginalized communities and AIDS orphans in South Africa. Brad has a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. He is an American by birth, considers himself a global citizen and lives in both South Africa and the United States. Anna Breytenbach is an internationally acclaimed professional interspecies communicator with over 20 years’ experience. Native to South Africa and currently based in Europe, she mentors and consults globally. Her focus is exclusively with wild places and beings, facilitating peaceful interventions and greater understanding. This includes predator research, wilderness protection, anti-poaching assistance, reforestation initiatives, wildlife management and rehabilitation. She is currently taking a sabbatical from her usual teaching and public appearances to write a book. Anna’s passion is raising awareness and advancing the relationships among human and nonhuman animals, on both the personal and spiritual levels. Her work is the subject of the documentary movie "The Animal Communicator”, watched by tens of millions of people (and a few of their pets), available on YouTube. Anna's website: The Animal Communicator | AnimalSpirit YouTube Channel Anna's first BatGap interview Brad and Anna’s online course is For the Love of Animals—A Call to the Heart Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 28, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:56 - Introduction and Background 00:07:26 - From Cheetah Handler to Animal Communicator and Author 00:11:55 - Following Your Inner Calling 00:16:10 - Holding Space for Elephants 00:20:35 - Collective Consciousness and Communication 00:23:42 - The Collective Expressions of Consciousness and Earth Energies 00:27:34 - The Joy of Whales Breaching 00:31:16 - Rediscovering the Intelligence of Nature 00:34:08 - The Importance of Functioning with Intelligence in Society 00:38:08 - The Intelligence of Stones and Non-Moving Beings 00:42:05 - Cruelty to Vegetables and Choosing Love for Animals 00:47:06 - An Evergreen Online Course on Interspecies Communication 00:51:36 - Valuing Different Paths in Life 00:56:41 - Profound Mystical Experiences and the Search for Answers 01:01:07 - The Ball of Light and Healing Energy 01:05:42 - Transitioning into a Higher State 01:11:02 - Pure Joy and Presence 01:16:50 - Quantum Entanglement and Communication 01:19:46 - Perception and the Importance of Clearing Ego Noise 01:24:03 - Rethinking Human Love for Animals 01:27:32 - Animals' Compassion and Journey to Loving Humans 01:31:00 - Communicating with Plants and the Tragedy of the Rabbits 01:33:40 - The Oak Trees' Compassion and Rabbit Friendships 01:36:49 - The Sensitivity of an Enlightened Being 01:40:21 - Animals in Distress and Disassociation 01:43:43 - Dealing with Doubt in Animal Communication 01:46:37 - The Possibility of Societal Collapse 01:51:27 - Choosing Love and Connection 01:55:50 - Promoting Email List and Featured Course 01:59:18 - Gratitude for Teachers

Dr. James Cooke is a neuroscientist, writer, and speaker, whose work focuses on consciousness, with a particular interest in meditative and psychedelic states.  He studied Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience at Oxford University and is passionate about exploring the relationship between science and spirituality.  He writes for RealitySandwich.com and is the host of the podcast Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke, which can be found on his YouTube channel.  He splits his time between London and the mountains of Portugal where he is building a retreat centre, The Surrender Homestead, @TheSurrenderHomestead on Instagram.  Find him @DrJamesCooke on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or at DrJamesCooke.com. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded October 17, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:34 - The Paradox of Blind Faith 00:08:58 - The Nature of Reality and the Science of Existence 00:12:59 - The Complexity of Beliefs 00:16:54 - The Manifestation of Intelligence in Nature 00:20:47 - The Fear of Death and the Living Mirror Theory 00:24:46 - Self-Experimentation and Healing Trauma 00:28:43 - Healing Trauma and Physical Conditions through Psychedelic Therapy 00:32:46 - The Role of Music in Psychedelic Experiences 00:36:17 - The Nature of Reality and Consciousness 00:40:16 - Consciousness and Qualities of Experience 00:44:18 - Consciousness and the Evolution of the Universe 00:49:03 - Nature of Consciousness and the Unity of Existence 00:53:30 - The Payoff of Consciousness 00:58:00 - Understanding the Mechanics of Nature 01:02:06 - The Logic of Survival Dynamics 01:06:21 - The Existence of Subtle Life Forms and the Soul 01:10:27 - The Reality of Mystical Experiences 01:14:35 - Relative Realities and Transactional Truth 01:18:52 - Different Realities for Different Beings 01:22:48 - The Concept of Reincarnation and Transmigration of the Soul 01:27:22 - Existence of Subtle Essences 01:31:14 - The Concept of the Self 01:34:54 - Exploring Mysticism and Consciousness 01:38:40 - The Divide Between Science and Spirituality 01:42:49 - Cultivating Connection and Addressing Separation 01:46:49 - Tapping into Inner Potential for a Better World 01:50:46 - Divine Support and Aligning with Higher Intelligence 01:54:59 - Seeking Alignment for Global Solutions 01:59:02 - Cultivating a Sense of Home 02:02:50 - Wrapping Up and Farewell

Tricia Barker experienced a profound near-death experience during her senior year of college, and this experience guided her to teach overseas, in public schools, and at the college level. Her story has been featured on Life to Afterlife: Death and Back, National Geographic Magazine, Women’s World Magazine, Coast to Coast AM, and The Doctor Oz Show. Tricia’s memoir, Angels in the OR: What Dying Taught Me About Healing, Survival, and Transformation is also available through Audible. This book tells a story of her near-death experience, teaching mission, and eventual triumph over childhood trauma. The book focuses on the importance being of service to the world. A screenplay is in the works for her story. Tricia is a graduate of The University of Texas. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Currently, she teaches English and Creative Writing at a beautiful community college in Fort Worth, Texas. She interviews other near-death experiencers, researchers, healers, spiritual teachers, and mediums on her YouTube Channel. Tricia’s poetry and essays have been published in several academic publications. Poems: Loving Narcissus & Sometimes God: Poems The Self, The Other, and God: Poems Website: triciabarkernde.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded October 3, 2020 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to "Buddha at the Gas Pump" with Rick Archer 00:04:19 - Joy in Telling Stories 00:08:15 - Psychic bond between parents and children 00:12:14 - Encountering Light Beings in the Operating Room 00:16:00 - Personal Guardian Angels 00:19:38 - Connecting with Subtle Beings and Angels 00:23:58 - The Role of Practice and Learning in Spiritual Development 00:27:47 - Connecting to an All-Knowing Energy 00:31:24 - Healing Trauma and Awakening 00:35:09 - The Need in Low-Income Schools 00:38:38 - Oneness with Everyone and Messages from the Cosmos 00:42:28 - A Heavenly Encounter with Grandfather and God 00:46:38 - The Personal Form of God and Near-Death Experiences 00:50:37 - The Annoyance of Oneness with Everyone 00:54:34 - Channeling Insight into Helping Students 00:58:41 - Inspiring Healing and Change in Traumatized Students 01:02:41 - The Impact of Trauma on Society 01:06:43 - The Impact of Meditation in Schools 01:10:38 - The Power of Community and Support 01:14:58 - Faith and Near-Death Experiences 01:18:04 - Near-death Experiences and Letting Go 01:21:40 - Using Literature to Analyze Culture 01:25:38 - Themes in Near-Death Experiences 01:29:52 - Connecting to Intuition and Discerning Truth 01:33:34 - Contact with Loved Ones on the Other Side 01:37:35 - Unfairness and Healing Perspectives 01:41:22 - Healing from Contracts and the Virtue of Justice 01:45:12 - Robin Williams' Message of Healing 01:48:55 - Embracing the Gift of Life and Spiritual Connection 01:53:04 - Workshops, Summits, and Readings on YouTube 01:56:30 - Upcoming Interviews and Farewell

After earning a degree in Social Work in Germany, Gabrielle worked for several years with mentally disadvantaged children and coma patients. Her responsibilities included providing guidance as a life counselor for her clients and their families. Today, Reverend Gabrielle Orr is a certified Akashic Record Teacher and Consultant, Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master, Body Talk Practitioner, EFT Practitioner, Massage Therapist, and Feng Shui Consultant. ​She has been teaching Akashic Record Classes and Retreats internationally since 2002 and focuses on inspiring and uplifting others as a motivational speaker and spiritual guide. Website: gabrielleorr.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview. Interview recorded September 26, 2020. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:00 - The Interactive Nature of the Akashic Records 00:06:14 - The Unification of Universal Fields 00:10:15 - Universal Field and Personal Akashic Records 00:18:08 - Messages from Entities and Chosen Ideals 00:26:02 - Accessing the Akashic Records  00:37:16 - The Purpose of Withholding Information 00:44:37 - Accessing the Akashic Records and Asking Questions About the Coronavirus 00:53:16 - The Importance of Hygiene and Blaming Others 00:56:23 - The Fundamental Human Problem 00:59:00 - The Awakening and the Need to Listen 01:01:53 - The Great Awakening and the Increasing Energy 01:04:22 - The Long-Term Effects of the Pandemic 01:07:07 - The Chinese Word for "Crisis" 01:09:36 - The Power within People 01:11:41 - Rediscovering Records from Atlantis 01:13:54 - Messages from the Spirit World 01:16:06 - A Father's Connection 01:18:29 - The Continuity of the Soul 01:21:22 - The Meaning of the Harp in a Past Life 01:23:29 - Finding Joy in Playing the Harp and Accessing the Akashic Records 01:25:48 - A Shift in Consciousness and the Alignment with Divine Intelligence 01:28:44 - The Power of Consciousness and Reevaluation 01:31:39 - Healing through Energy Work 01:34:43 - A Change on a Cellular Level 01:37:59 - Learning to See God in Others 01:40:51 - Connecting to the Energy of Others 01:43:15 - Genuine Transformation of Consciousness 01:45:43 - Believing in Yourself and Pursuing Higher Vibrational Levels 01:48:11 - How to Access Classes on GabrielleOrr.com 01:50:12 - Conclusion and Next Steps