Topic: Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from May 2012 to September 2016.

May 2012 September 2016

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Reincarnation Models and the Cosmic Library

The "washing machine" model of forced reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism is challenged in favor of a model based on spiritual sovereignty and intentionality. Alternatively, some past life memories may actually be instances of consciousness accessing a "cosmic library" through remote viewing rather than personal experience. This perspective views the spirit world as vastly more populated than the physical world, where individuals choose to incarnate for specific experiences.

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Jason Miller distinguishes his practice from chaos magic, arguing that his approach relies on the objective reality of spirits rather than just psychological belief. He critiques the chaos magic tendency to invoke fictional characters like Scrooge McDuck, preferring established archetypes like Jupiter or Helios. Miller asserts that interfacing with multiple magical systems is a historical tradition seen in Tibetan Buddhism and ancient Greek magic rather than a modern invention.

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Rick Strassman, the Pineal Gland, and Modern Interests

Martin Ball addresses Rick Strassman's hypothesis regarding DMT production in the pineal gland, noting it remains pure speculation without scientific evidence. When asked about pineal symbolism in the Catholic Church, Ball admits he no longer focuses on mystical systems or ancient cultures. He shares that his current interests have shifted toward teaching Tibetan Buddhism and reading fiction by authors like Stephen King.