Pierce Salguero Pt. 2

Описание: In this episode, we reconnect with scholar and author Pierce Salguero to continue our exploration of his recent book, A Lamp Unto Yourself, a guide to cultivating an inner path rooted in discernment and self-trust.
Our conversation then turns to his forthcoming book, Threads of Awakening, which invites seekers to engage multiple spiritual traditions through a personalized lens. As Pierce writes:
"For those just getting started, why not launch your spiritual journey with a balanced approach that supports multiple threads of discovery? Unlike other books that present Asian spiritual techniques as fixed traditions, this introduction teaches you how to develop a customized plan that fits your strengths, values, and individuality. The author introduces 16 of the most transformative techniques from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese traditions, while providing a rich discussion of the history, philosophy, and experiential outcomes of these practices."
Blending insight, history, and lived practice, Pierce offers a fresh, integrative vision for awakening in a pluralistic world.

Pierce Salguero’s Website:
http://multidharma.net



00:00:00 Opening Segment.
00:03:21 Gary’s Introduction.
00:04:11 Pierce joins the conversation.
00:05:16 Four Threads of Awakening.
00:10:48 New Book’s Table of Contents.
00:12:15 Expanding on the different threads. The Subject and Object.
00:13:09 Withdrawing the identification “I am.”
00:17:47 Is it a mental shift?
00:21:02 The concept of God and Spirit Playing in this Form of Nonduality.
00:29:11 Is there a Practice to get there?
00:34:26 Steps to achieving Nonduality.
00:35:48 The Path of the Heart, the Oneness Thread.
00:40:54 Feeling Gratitude and Devotion. Not advocating any particular religion.
00:47:46 The Heart Oneness Thread and the Body Sensations.
00:53:26 The Value of Critical Thinking in the Toolkit.
00:57:51 Finding Your Inner Guidance.
01:00:47 Serengeti Metaphor.
01:03:03 The Energy Thread, the Tantric Systems, etc.
01:07:24 The dangers inherent in some of the practices.
01:09:16 Before you begin focusing on wellbeing.
01:11:58 Grounding practices for your body.
01:22:45 Distinguishing between Awakening oriented practices and Healing oriented practices.
01:37:04 Don’t Reify
01:44:27 Discussion about Braiding, Integrating and Releasing, the last three chapters in the new book “Threads of Awakening.”
01:51:27 Outtro