The Descent Into Illumination

Traveler Thank you for stopping as this time we take a moment to meditate on other perspectives and the process of rejuvenation. Doing the work or being a mosquito is no easy task. The Fig Tree

Traveler thank you for stopping by the descent for another moment of study. Today we begin section 8 of the Bardo Thodol and begin to understand the External Signs Of Death. The Fig Tree

Traveler, once again we have traversed complicated and challenging spaces to be here present once more. On this stop on the Descent Jared brings us farther down their path. Looking back 5 years ago to now reflect on a decade of change, growth, and descent. The Fig Tree

Hello Traveler. Today's stop on The Path will pick up where we left off with Jared on his path of religious deconstruction. His foundation of faith was challenged as difficult times came and persisted for his family through crucial years of his own personal development. Eventually, he met a crossroads with his parents. Either continue to deal with their collective and individual traumas divide...

Traveler, once again we find ourselves asking what the heck is this path. This time in not in a way to try and define its substance, but to understand it is a responsive agent. Something that is determined by the lenses of your glasses. In this Week We stop by the Tavern to ask What are some of the Green Flags? The Fig Tree

Traveler We are sometimes jolted back to reality. Sometime the path just unfolds right before us and were just lucky enough to find our way to the Tavern. The swamp is full of dangers as vertebrates finally make their way onto land, other hominid like creatures are speaking through magical languages as we answer what our favorite head cannon is for prehistoric life. The Fig Tree

Traveler, this week Tal has been devastated with an interdimensional cold that required mild leeching to restore the humors. As a Result, You are left with a Quickie, On this Question of the Week? IF You had a Crystal Ball that could tell you anything about yourself, what would you ask it? Hope it makes sense! The Fig Tree

Hello Traveler. Today's stop on The Path will veer onto a historical route which shaped the foundation of our guest's worldview. Jared, from the A Cup of Tea podcast, will be describing what it was like growing up in a U.S.-based Non-Denominational Christian household and how distinct fractures in this ideology started to form throughout his childhood. He talks through pivotal moments in which he...

Pull up a light as we fumble our way down the path. We reach our next stopping point, now is a time for study not rest. We have followed the road as long as we can remember now yet there is still so much more to unfold between the pages. Thank you for joining us today as we complete section 7 of the Bardo Thodol. The Fig Tree

Welcome Traveler, you have once again emerged from the primordial void from whatever time and place you might be whomever you might be. Grab A big ol Bowl of Ogre Chili as you are in for a treat this week, as we are joined by a special guest! Thank you for stopping by as we take a moment to pause from the agitation, but to experience where we are. The Fig Tree

Apologies Traveler Tal experiences some Mic difficulties, but we were able to stumble our way to the Taver this week for another recording. In this we ask ourselves what we would do if we were bob the builder, what would we build? The Fig Tree

Traveler at this point in the journey the night is dark and the noises are frightening? Coming back to your breath and slowing down as we find ourselves sure footing on the path that lays ahead. As we take it one step forward through the billowing darkness eventually the will of the whisp shines its fairy light through the willows as we Descend down The Tavern Post Inn for another weekly Meditatio...

Taking a step down the path you notice how thick the underbrush is, thorns and plant ends leave their marks as you rush downwards searching for the peace of a clearing. A place to rest and find reprive. As you notice the Sachi dancing its way up the falls you begin to slow down, watching its struggle up the waterfall. In this moment of struggle, you find stillness. It is here as you move forward y...

Traveler, as you find yourself in this special time and place in your own confounding journey may you find peace. Whatever uncontrollable elements of life are weighing down on you as you trudge the path forward may you find levity entering the doors of the Tavern Post Inn. Warm up a nice bowl of Ogre Chili as we bull back the layers on this onion, asking ourselves THE questions of non-importance t...

Hey there traveler. Thanks for joining us at the bar here as we weigh life and compassion. As we traverse the balance of serenity and loss, we are faced with atonement and accountability in a transcendental way. join us as we seek forgiveness and compassion through our readings of Confession in the Presence of the Wrathful Deities. The Fig Tree

Welcome Traveler and thank you for making your way through swamp bottom to be here at the Tavern. Whether you are famished from walking your own existential wastelands or at peace in your own personal Shambala we welcome you to the Descent. Please enjoy a nice Ogre Stew as we peel back the layers on this onion and Meditate on this Question of the Week. The Fig Tree

Wake Up Traveler, it's something we all did to be here. Do you remember what that moment was like? what your first sensation was, or how it felt? Thank you for stopping into the Boggy Swap and entering the Saloon Doors of the Taver Post In for the Descents Question Of The Week. Traveler This week Jared Stobbed by, Listen to them on A Cup of Tea The Fig Tree

Hello Traveler welcome to the Tavern Post Inn- on this week we are cooking up some Potato Stew as Samantha and Tal answer this week's Tavern Post "Which parallel universe versions of yourself would you want to meet and why?" Music Credit: BAMF Links: ⁠The Fig Tree

Hello Traveler welcome to the Tavern Post Inn- on this week we are cooking up some Potato Stew as Samantha and Tal answer this week's Tavern Post "What is something that freaks you out for no good reason?" Music Credit: BAMF Links: The Fig Tree

Hello Traveler, where ever you might be may peace be with you. On Todays Descent Tal and Jared get personal about why Tal is so delusional. While this represents a change on how the animism series was being presented, at this point the best way I have figured to explain and explore these topics is to start building context of understand. After all this is the descent. This is Tal's lived experienc...

The harvests have come in, the cold breath escapes. Stay warm on your path traveler. Leaves change from green to reds, browns, and yellows. Sarahs reminder to stay gold. A cycle is coming to an end as the world retreats from life towards rest, the death of countless microbial communities lights the painting of the natural world in one last blast of color. A final reminder for our natural rhythm it...

Hello there Traveler, Wherever you might be at on your journey may you find peace and react with compassion. Give your self grace when agitated from the conditions of life and pause to meditate on how you react and what you feel. In that grace we can find ourselves and the ability to be present for others, action with compassion and generating strong merit. In this Session Samantha and Tal Begin S...

Hey there, traveler. Thanks for stopping by! Sit down, grab a cup of your favorite drink and join Samantha and Tal as they read section six of the Bardo Thodol. In this reading, we’ll hear of the Natural Liberation of Negativity and Obscuration through [Enactment of] the Hundredfold Homage to the Sacred Enlightened Families. Here Samantha and Tal discover the descriptions of the ever present Peace...

Hey Traveler, wherever you might be may you find peace and compassion. Thank you for making a stop on your Descent into Illumination. Today on the path Samantha and Tal read the main practice and give recognition to Wrathful Deities and Families to spark enlightenment for all sentient beings. The Main Practice of the Bardo Thodol takes us to cosmic origins of both heaven and hell realms according...

Hey There Traveler and welcome Steeples to another stop on the Descent. In this conversation Jared attempts to make contact beyond the veil and communicate with Tal formulated as a manifestation of the Will O' the Whisp. In this episode we discuss how the current understanding of religion has formed and how these concepts are critical for sustainability and healing the collective trauma humans...