Ep196: Modern Tantric Buddhism - Justin Von Bujdoss

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In this episode I am joined by Justin Von Bujdoss, an American Buddhist teacher and chaplain.
Justin recalls his upbringing in Soho, Manhattan as the son of a multi-generational family of painters, immersed in the New York art scene, attending a specialist high school, and engaging in study abroad programs across Europe and Asia.
Justin recounts his childhood dreams of saints and spiritual masters, and his early fascination with Ancient Egypt and Western Occultism, which saw him transcribing magickal texts and engaging in rituals of evocation and divination.
Justin explains why his conversion to Buddhism was inevitable, describes his meetings with great masters, and shares his passion for Vajrayogini practice and Mahamudra meditation.
Justin also reveals why conducting dark retreat and studying Ati Yoga under Dr Nida Chenagtsang has brought him to an experience of the nature of mind so powerful that he has departed from many of the views expressed in his book ‘Modern Tantric Buddhism’, as well as reduced his interest in propagating the Repa lineage in which he is ordained.
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Topics Include:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Upbringing in Soho, New York
03:35 - Intense childhood spiritual interest
05:28 - Fascination with Ancient Egypt and Western Occultism
09:20 - From Western Occultism to Vajrayana
10:11 - Magickal ritual practice
13:41 - Practical success with Ancient Egyptian magick
16:37 - Childhood dreams of mahasiddhas
18:26 - Past life visions of connections with Tibetan Buddhism and early Indian Tantra
22:11 - Comments on the tulku tradition
24:34 - Attending a specialised high school and Antioch college
27:43 - Travels to India, meeting masters,
32:42 - Affinity with India and Tibet and converting to Buddhism
37:45 - Why Justin did not learn Tibetan or Sanskrit
39:52 - Learning Mahamudra from Tsunma Dechen Zangmo
41:56 - Passion for Vajrayogini practice
44:10 - Learning how to practice and juggling multiple lineages
52:19 - Signs of progress in Justin’s practice
59:30 - Infantilisation of American students in Tibetan Buddhism
01:02:30 - Justin’s critique of the Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition
01:04:38 - Learning culture vs getting enlightened
01:06:05 - Why Justin ordained as a Repa
01:13:36 - Moving away from the Repa lineage
01:17:44 - Ordaining to make a point
01:19:30- To whom was Justin making a point?
01:23:50 - Losing interest in importing Buddhism to the USA
01:25:45 - Learning Ati Yoga from Dr Nida Chenagtsang
01:28:45 - How experiencing the nature of mind revolutionised Justin’s religious life
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To find our more about Justin Van Bujdoss, visit:
- justinvonbujdoss.com/
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- www.guruviking.com
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James

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14 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 23

@emiliafernandez4234 Год назад

Finally a real buddhist practitioner!

@swdragonmntn7848 2 месяца назад

Finally!

@CharlieMorley Год назад

Another stellar interview. This is the best podcast on the Internet. Tell people about these interviews! Spread the word!

@GuruViking Год назад

Thank you, Charlie! 🙏🏻

@orshaharorna.shahar8921 Год назад

Thanks for the fascinating interview. No one can know how Tantric Buddhism will develop. I practice and teach Western Tantra [the work of Rudi - Swami Rudrananda] which has its ancient roots in Kashmiri Shaivism and is devoid of rituals and symbols. It is interesting how spiritual methods and concepts begin with a deep spiritual core and develop and deteriorate with interpretation and rituals and clothing and laws. And after a few generations they have to be purified and changed or they become a ritual religion empty of spirituality or they are doomed to disappear from the historical stage

@clairecade7272 Год назад

Thanks for another great interview…. I’m a relatively new student of Lama Justin and appreciate your questions even though I have little knowledge or context. I’m very grateful that I found Lama Justin and Dr. Nida . So refreshing. 🙏❤️🙏

@Ope_itsadam Год назад

Lama Justin seems to be so down to earth. Really sharp fella.

@anecdotal_mattybs5435 Год назад

Looking forward to the sequel definitely!

@damoncook3339 7 месяцев назад

58.50-59.25 is my fave part of the discussion. Following reflections on infantilization and bringing Vajrayana to day to day life in Brooklyn also on point.

@heathermatsumoto Год назад

Love that view that what we find to be most important in life our practice is to live that way. We never know whom or how exactly that impacts others but or have to use force to influence or argue or convince others to agree…so much misdirection of energy that could be used to put in one’s own practice . I think that is what he means as how we become more embodied and break through ego clinging and division.

@mayploy6869 Год назад

That was a great interview what an interesting life he has had so far and so fortunate to have a close relationship with so many great masters. I particularly enjoyed his openness regarding Dzogchen in the last few minutes. My feelings are leaning in a similar way to where these traditions are headed in the west, and certainly the abundance of “nondual” teachings these days suggests that as well. That is also one of the more hotly debated topics online as well…whether Dzogchen even requires Vajrayāna or can/should stand on its own, and there are very strong, logical arguments for both ways of approaching one’s practice, both sides of that debate. Thanks!

@scorpionsting600 Год назад

Very interesting interview and subject. Thank you very much.

@swdragonmntn7848 2 месяца назад

Your guests can be a little, how shall I say? "lacking," but I like you and you do a good job with your questions. Thank you.

@paulbail1451 Год назад

The Mahasiddhas were not repas. Were they? I don't understand why getting an ordination was so important

@projectekaruna Год назад

Does it exist, Modern Tantric budism?

@Temachyotl33 4 месяца назад

The guru is stretching out his hand in the begging mudra for many suffering beings trapped in The Valley of floods…

@jadeglouglou 11 месяцев назад

🤔

@taidelek9994 Год назад

Hindu is a geographic term related to a specific population of Sindh or indus or hindustan. Brahmanism and Shaivaism are the copy of Three wheel of Bhudhism Theravada Mahayanaand Vajrayan a.

@aryankarki7900 Год назад

Can I get Facebook I d?

@just1certifiable Год назад

I'm wondering if it's just me or a more broad western belief that have thought those who've based their life around developing chi to feed the energy body would be impervious to declining health conditions?

@swdragonmntn7848 2 месяца назад

The answer about "infantilization" was not quite as interesting as I thought it was going to be. Really a let down.

@swdragonmntn7848 2 месяца назад

I looked at his website. This guy is a narcissist who brought a camera crew to his empowerment, while he posed and wore his earings (like a real lama!). I doubt this guy is beyond samsara, I doubt he's even over his third girlfriend. His lack of maturity to even see the point of your question about infantilization was revealing. No thanks.