Ian Duncan: Patterns in the Radiant Emptiness
In this episode, Ian Duncan and I discuss interfacing with the human realm on the mystical path. Ian also shares his visions on not-so-free will as a result of patterns, expanding outside of Daoism and the role of a spiritual teacher.
*** About Ian ***
Ian Duncan is a mystic, spiritual alchemist, and Daoist Priest.
He transmits essential perspectives and methods direct from Source, informed by deep study in the Dao and Dzogchen, and accomplishment in Inner Alchemy.
Ian’s directly channelled sources include Ascended Masters in the Daoist tradition, the Celestial Worthy of the Numinous Treasure, and Thoth.
To learn more about Ian’s work:
*** TIMESTAMPS ***
0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:57 INTERVIEW BEGINS
0:07:10 A day in the life of Ian Duncan
0:14:37 Ian’s teaching activities
0:18:32 A surprise visit from Thoth (alchemy and hermeticism)
0:25:02 What is an entity? Do they have free will?
0:36:22 Dominic: The difference between reality and Truth
0:41:42 « The truth of what is really real »: the Radian Emptiness
0:47:27 From nihilism to the generative impulse
0:51:45 Inhabiting paradox: can it be teached?
0:59:11 Desperate times and supporting others
1:06:57 The teacher pattern: hearing people’s experience
1:16:29 Wrapping up
1:21:24 Goodbyes
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*** ABOUT THE PODCAST ***
Hopscotch Chronicles is a collection of provoked chance encounters with people, ideas and Nature. Through a series of conversations and short essays on arts, creativity, philosophy and spirituality, the show aims to pragmatically contribute to the listener’s search for meaning and transcendence.
*** ABOUT DOMINIC VALLEE ***
Fierce apostle for the DIY spirit and author of Zinfaendel, the Mystic’s Path of Self-Knowledge, Dominic Vallée tirelessly seeks to expand the boundaries of normality, to make the real more real. Eager for connection and believer in concrete experience, he now devotes his time to researching and promoting new ways to navigate the chaotic and sacred game that is life. Find out more on www.dominicvallee.com.
