In this episode, Adyashanti speaks with Peter Kingsley, an incomparable scholar of ancient philosophy and a first-class mystic, who has unparalleled knowledge and a compelling passion for the origins of western culture. Peter is also the author of five books including Reality and Catafalque: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity. Together, rooted in their deep love of truth and caring, they explore the tradition behind all traditions, how to anchor the transcendent in the world of time and space, the unexpected disruption that profound revelation can bring, and what it means to be rooted in the eternal. Topics Explored:  What Is Nonduality Being Truthful as The Way Our Approach to Spirituality The Tradition behind All Traditions Anchoring the Transcendent in the World Our Culture Is Starving for Authenticity The Inception of the Spiritual Search Facing the Collective Unconscious The Spiritual Instinct Peter Kingsley's website: PeterKingsley.org/

In this second part of their conversation, Adyashanti and Jerilyn Munyon, the executive director of Open Gate Sangha, continue their discussion on deeply connecting with the Ground of being. Together, they explore how that intimate connection with the Ground reveals courageousness, fearlessness, and confidence, from which love and compassion can flow. They reveal the vital component of our spiritual practice—how it creates a steadiness within us, fosters our presence of being, and informs our heartfelt expression in the world. Join Adyashanti and Jerilyn Munyon for this revelatory and insightful conversation.

In this heartwarming conversation, Adyashanti speaks with Jerilyn Munyon, the executive director of Open Gate Sangha, about the potential that lives within the Divine Ground. They explore how the Divine Ground affords us the opportunity to broaden our perspectives and act as the foundation from which we can lead more conscious lives. They look into how our contemplative practices inform our movements in the world, and the vital role that dignity plays in living a truly authentic life. Having known each other for 16 years, they dive deeply into the student-teacher relationship and the practice of aikido, which Jerilyn has had as a foundational practice in her life for more than 40 years.

In the second part of this podcast, Adyashanti speaks with purpose guide Jonathan Gustin about how to discover and embody your unique soul’s purpose. In their lively and inspiring discussion, Jonathan explains a five point critique of traditional nonduality from the standpoint of the soul. Together, they dive deeply into how to express your soul-level purpose and how embodying your purpose will bring you great joy. As you become aligned with your purpose beyond self or your true destiny, you realize that you are deeply serving life and uplifting humanity. Jonathan Gustin is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, purpose guide, and the founder of the Purpose Guides Institute. Join Adyashanti and Jonathan Gustin for this profound conversation! Topics Explored: Embodying Your Unique Soul's Purpose Soul as a Function A Five Point Critique of Traditional Nonduality Discovering our Purpose Rather than Creating It Purpose As Effortless Radiance The Gift of Our Incarnation Purpose Beyond Self How A Soul-Level Purpose Brings You Joy and Serves Life Jonathan Gustin's website: Purposeguides.org

In this enlightening podcast, Adyashanti speaks with purpose guide Jonathan Gustin about how to discover your soul’s purpose and unlock your authentic destiny. Jonathan reveals the triple purpose of life: to wake up, to grow up, and to show up—and encourages you to burrow down into your depth to explore, discover, and then fully occupy your soul’s purpose. Together, Jonathan and Adyashanti explore the evolution of enlightenment, common roadblocks to giving and receiving love, and what it means to truly embody your life’s purpose. Jonathan Gustin is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, purpose guide, and the founder of the Purpose Guides Institute. Topics Explored:  Exploring Our Soul’s Work, Purpose, and Meaning The Triple Purpose of Life: To Wake Up, To Grow Up, and To Show Up Joy Tolerance Removing Roadblocks to Giving and Receiving Love The Evolution of Enlightenment Making Your Purpose Conscious and Deliberate The Soul as Perception Societal Expectations versus Individual Soul Values The Key to Unlocking Your Authentic Destiny Jonathan Gustin's website: Purposeguides.org