Ep. 36 | The Simple Secret of Practical Radiance
The Jai Dev Show
Radiance…what is it really? You know it when you see it, but where does it come from? Is it something that some people just have, and some people don’t? In this podcast, taken from a Dharma Talk at a recent in-person class, Jai Dev describes the underlying structures of human radiance, and unpacks how it is generated by genuine compassion and heightened awareness. You can also expect to learn about: The 4th state of awakened consciousness - Turiya Accepting the reality of death Accessing a deeper vitality & tapping into your flow states This episode is an exploration of South Asian...
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Ep. 35 | 3 Magnetic Forces & The Web of Life
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Pure Energy, Pure Intelligence, and Pure Love. The three innate qualities of life that emanate from the very nucleus of our being out into all our cells, organs, thoughts, and behaviors. Taken from a live class at Elixart in Nevada City, Jai Dev delivers an especially lucid dharma talk on life and the nature of reality. When we are able to understand and respect ultimate reality, we can come to appreciate everything in life, including our greatest heartbreak and suffering, as truly precious and valuable.
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Ep. 34 | Mike Finoia - Dharma & Comedy
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This week, Jai Dev sits down with comedian, co-host of There Comes a Time podcast, and fellow Deadhead, the very funny Mike Finoia. The theme of this week’s conversation is most definitely resilience. Looking back on his career, Mike points out that the times that he has bombed or fallen on his face the hardest, ended up being the most crucial, wisdom-imparting moments that would most influence the trajectory of his life. With a comedian on the pod, you already know that this is going to be an especially funny episode – but also, extremely insightful. The alignments between...
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Ep. 33 | Erin Claire Jones - Human Design
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When a couple of Jai Dev’s Manifesting-Generator employees told him that we have too many Projectors on the team, he knew that he needed to learn more about Human Design. Erin Claire Jones, Human Design Guide and Leadership Coach, joins us on podcast to elucidate this profound and newly popular cartography of the spiritual structure of the human being. Combining Astrology, Kabbalah, and the I Ching, Human Design offers us a new way of looking at the ways in which we tend to make decisions. Erin uses this system to empower her clients to not only better tune in with the natural way...
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Ep. 32 | Oteil Burbridge - Into the Mystic
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We’re coming out hot for our first episode of 2022! Jai Dev sits down with legendary bass guitarist Oteil Burbridge of Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band, Aquarian Rescue Unit, among others. The instant connection between the two is evident right out of the gate. Their conversation flows through topics of mysticism, music, and spiritual paths. Oteil shares stories from his family of gifted musicians and psychics, his time with the infamous Colonel Bruce Hampton, how the music of the Grateful Dead has shaped his life, and a mystical experience that transformed him forever. Tune into...
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Ep. 31 | Robert Thurman - Wisdom Is Bliss
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Tenzin Bob is back, and he’s come to cheer you up! With the release of his superb new book, Wisdom Is Bliss, we have the great honor of welcoming the one-of-a-kind, Robert Thurman, back to the podcast! In this spirited and free-flowing conversation with Jai Dev, Bob unpacks his inspired perspectives on the Buddha’s timeless teachings in the way only he can. As always, he emits a creative wit, affectionate heart, mind-bending intelligence, and the masterful artistry of a psychedelic dharma craftsman! He says it’s his mission to help everyone feel ok in this world…here he does a mighty...
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Ep. 30 | Natalia Benson - Learning To Trust The Great Mystery
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If you dig astrology, if you tend to look at your life through the lens of a mystic, if you are in the process of unraveling the deeper purpose of your life….this episode is right up your alley. Natalia is a woman’s empowerment coach, a modern mystic, and astrologer. She’s doing amazing work helping women all over the world live with greater prosperity, intuition, and self-confidence. This conversation took place on a beautiful evening at Natalia’s home in Palm Springs…one of the few in-person podcasts we’ve done in over a year! You’ll hear all about the use of Astrology as...
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Ep. 29 | The Singing Guru with Kamla Kapur
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Through the stories she tells, Kamla Kapur breathes life into the legends of great mystics and the poetry of saints. I first encountered her work some years ago through reading her wonderful book, The Singing Guru. Here, she beautifully reimagines the tales of the great North Indian saint, and first Guru of the Sikhs, Baba Nanak. I must say, listening to her speak is as lovely as reading her evocative style of storytelling! In this episode of the podcast, we discuss her work, the transcendent legacy of Guru Nanak, and the beautiful Sikh spirit which blossomed forth from his life....
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Ep. 28 | Robert Thurman - The Life Adventures of Tenzin Bob
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Robert Thurman, who we affectionately call Tenzin Bob, is simply a treasure. Time Magazine aptly described him as a "larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from Asia to America.” Bob's life story is extraordinary and in this episode of the podcast, he takes us through many of its amazing stories. This two-hour episode is filled with gems of wisdom, hilarious moments, and the unique stream of wisdom that flows through him like a vital spring! Bob is one of the world's leading scholars and translators of Tibetan Buddhism....
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Ep. 27 | Wasfia Nazreen - Reaching Our Highest Summits
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Wasfia Nazreen is a powerhouse. Her story is anything but ordinary, and life-accomplishments already the stuff of legends. I had such a great time chatting with Wasfia on this podcast and our two-hour conversation takes you on a journey through the peaks and valleys of her amazing life (which I sense is only getting started!). Wasfia is a human-rights activist, educator, mountaineer, and so much more. As a visionary campaign to celebrate and uplift the women of her native country, Bangladesh, Wasfia became the first Bangladeshi, and first Bengali, to climb the Seven Summits - aka the...
info_outlineThe marvelous and magnetic Tommy Rosen- there's no one in the world quite like him. His energy and enthusiasm for life are contagious. The founder of the revolutionary program to heal addiction, Recovery 2.0, he is a man that has plumbed to the depths of humanity and come up with a heart full of gold. His inspiring story of overcoming the painful cycle of addiction is a testament to the capacity of the human spirit. If his powerful wisdom doesn't uplift you, his infectious personality certainly will.