The ZDoggMD Show

Kogen is a Zen priest in the Soto tradition, in the lineage of Tangen Harada Roshi. Find his books, retreats, and more here and follow him on YouTube here. In this conversation we talk about Kogen's Japanese Zen monastic background, the intersection of traditional monasticism and modern spiritual practices, the differences between early Chinese and later Japanese Zen, the format of the student-teacher relationship in Zen, monk life in a Japanese monastery, interpersonal dynamics among monks, the difference between spirituality and dogmatic religion, a deep pointing to non-separation as a relief for human suffering, the need for multimodal modern support for issues such as trauma in spiritual settings, two fantastic books Kogen has translated/edited, and much more. Watch the video here. Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deep dive into the core experiential threads that might arise during spiritual awakening, ultimately unique to each human. Peep our earlier introduction interview on the Multidharma Threads model here on YouTube or here on Apple Podcasts. ⁠Dr. Pierce Salguero⁠ has studied spirituality through decades of practice and scholarship, specializing in hathayoga, meditation, shamanic rituals, spirit healing, Thai medicine, and Buddhist philosophy. He is now a professor researching Asian history, religions, and healing traditions. His Multidharma framework distills the lessons from a lifetime of exploration of spirituality, providing a novel framework for modern seekers. Here's a⁠ deep dive into the Multidharma Threads model⁠⁠. ⁠ ⁠Pierce's books and more⁠. Pierce's newsletter to get notified when his full-length Threads book drops. And here's a link to zoom meetups that discuss the Threads model. Two resources Pierce mentioned for spiritual emergencies/crises: Cheetah House Spiritual Emergence Network Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/⁠⁠ Timecodes and Topics: 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - Recap of prior Threads discussion, psychiatric vs. spiritual crises 20:45 - The Emptiness Thread: Experiences, practices, pitfalls, integration & release 1:03:29 - The Unity Thread: Experiences, practices, integration & release 1:30:13 The non-dual endpoint of all the Threads 1:35:15 The Energy Thread: Experiences, practices, integration & release 2:09:36 - The Psyche Thread: Experiences, practices, pitfalls, integration & release 2:54:23 Integration and release of all the threads 3:04:46 Spiritual emergency or crisis vs. psychiatric & resources to help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the new Facebook "Awakening Stuff" channel. Here's the unlisted YouTube video for this show. Here's where you can join our Supporter Tribe to participate in Zoom meetings on this stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When our cherished beliefs painfully fall away, we're left squarely in the unknown and the unknowable...which is pure freedom itself 🔥 Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of Sunday Zen, we dive deep into the themes of trust, surrender, and the Threads of Awakening model introduced by Dr. Pierce Salguero. I've been reflecting on how traditional spiritual models can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or even scared, and how Pierce's approach offers a more inclusive framework that resonates with my own experiences. We share insights on the different threads—emptiness, energy, unity, and psyche—and how they manifest in our lives. We discuss the challenges of spiritual ego, which I've grappled with myself, and discuss the role of psychedelics in opening new pathways of understanding. And we touch on the importance of embracing the unknown as the true entry point to the nature of reality. General topic list: Trust, surrender, and the Threads of Awakening model by Dr. Pierce Salguero Critique of traditional spiritual models and their limitations Overview of the Threads of Awakening: emptiness, energy, unity, and psyche Correlation of different practices with specific threads The concept of trust and surrender in spiritual awakening The illusion of control and the orchestration of life Personal reflections on spiritual ego and its challenges The role of psychedelics in spiritual experiences and awakening Embracing the unknown and the nature of reality The integration and release of spiritual threads Personal experiences with fear and health challenges Reflections on retirement and identity loss The impact of spiritual teachings and teachers The role of community and religious services in spiritual growth The significance of heart-centered practices and connecting with others The influence of spiritual traditions and identities, such as veganism Reflections on personal spiritual journey and insights The importance of radical honesty and self-awareness The concept of non-doership and its implications Personal anecdotes and experiences related to spiritual growth Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many, traditional spiritual frameworks leave us feeling alienated and invalidated, firing up the engine of fear and seeking when our own experiences don't fit their mold. Multidharma is a new map that drops "stages of awakening" and instead recognizes multiple threads that might unfold—such as emptiness, oneness, energy, and psyche—providing a more inclusive space for the vast diversity of human experience. Dr. Pierce Salguero has studied spirituality through decades of practice and scholarship, specializing in hathayoga, meditation, shamanic rituals, spirit healing, Thai medicine, and Buddhist philosophy. He is now a professor researching Asian history, religions, and healing traditions. His Multidharma framework distills the lessons from a lifetime of exploration of spirituality, providing a novel framework for modern seekers. Here's a deep dive into the Multidharma Threads model. Pierce's books and more. Timecodes and topics: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Why Multidharma Threads awakening model was needed 22:21 What is awakening, intro to “emptiness” and “oneness” Threads 47:33 The “energy” Thread 1:00:31 The “psyche” Thread 1:23:33 The hero archetypes of each Thread and spiritual perfectionism 1:27:37 Guiding inquiry questions for each Thread 1:34:04 Braiding of the Threads 1:40:18 Integration of the Threads 1:50:56 Thread release and the Autopilot Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humans are gonna human, bro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chop wood, carry water 😉 Full video here. Contact form, videos, Supporter Tribe and more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At what point does spirituality eat its own tail? Full video here. Contact form, videos, Supporter Tribe and more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never underestimate the forces of delusion (on ALL sides). Vaccine co-inventor Paul Offit returns to spit some fire on RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz, pandemic mistakes, public health messaging, Nobel delusions, COVID vaccine science, and much more. Watch the video here. Video archive, audio podcast, music, Supporter Tribe membership, email & more: https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email thank you from me: https://paypal.me/zdoggmd More about Dr. Z: https://zdoggmd.com/about-z Timecodes: 1:15 Dr Oz 3:30 RFK Jr. & food safety 4:19 RFK's claim to fame: Mercury in vaccines (Thimerosal) 10:34 RFK’s conspiracy thinking & science denialism, why scientists (often) suck at communicating 18:46 Covid vaccines, the allure of conspiracy thinking, what went wrong during the pandemic, lessons learned 26:05 Omicron, does communicating transparently REALLY pay off? 32:09 RFK Jr’s role in the Samoan measles outbreak, our take on raw milk & water fluoridation 41:14 Zubin’s summary of The Atlantic article, ‘How the Ivy League Broke America’, by David Brooks, why it’s SO important to cultivate UNDERSTANDING 51:26 Paul’s take on FDA financial conflicts, why transparency & understanding go hand in hand 54:34 Malone, McCullough, & Ledeppo 59:34 “We’ve seen the enemy, and he is us,” emotion circling and the power of delusion 1:00:44 Paul’s MAJOR award, a walk down Paul & Zubin’s memory lane, what’s next for Paul 1:04:24 Is science losing its place as a source of truth? Closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices