Zen Podcast | Radiant Light

In keeping with our current theme of how Zen applies to Travel, Jimmy presents an additional Throwback! This is an extract from a previous conversation, where long term friend of the show and Travel Enthusiast Siddarth Rajan shared some travel stories and spoke about how travel broadens our perspective on the world. Enjoy the episode. 😇 🙏 PS - For more radical videos about spirituality, martial arts and mental health, check out and subscribe to https://youtube.com/@radiantlight?si=0HAsMkm5nZL6Ie9T Namaste 🧘🏼‍♂️  Stay Zen 🙏

Matrix Broken!!! 👊 Albert has overcome local expectations that he should lead a conventional 9 to 5 “work until you retire” type lifestyle and is embarking on the journey of a lifetime! With his return to Canada now imminent, Albert has decided to build a ZEN SANCTUARY!!! On today’s episode, Albert outlines his vision for the Sanctuary itself, as well as detailing his upcoming travel adventure to Japan in which he seeks inspiration for the surrounding gardens of his new home. And of course, Jimmy is chipping in with one or two travel stories of his own! Enjoy the episode. PS - For more radical videos about Spirituality, Martial Arts and Mental Health, check out https://youtube.com/@radiantlight?si=sRZa5zs3zSkxNybZ Namaste 🧘🏼‍♂️ 😇 🙏  Stay Zen 🙏

On today’s episode, we’re welcoming special guest Sandra Carlström on to the show to discuss the spiritual practice of Gnosticism. This is a fascinating and open conversation, in which Albert and Sandra take a look at the history of Gnosticism, its many parallels with Zen Buddhism and so much more! For more radical videos about spirituality, martial arts and mental health, check us out and subscribe to https://youtube.com/@RadiantLight?si=wtpbj2GMEE7ngyp8 #Gnosticism #zen #spirituality #buddhism  #zenbuddhism  Stay Zen 🙏

Whilst Albert is busy recording some radical videos for our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@RadiantLight?si=xE2JdAViEJbM7hLW Jimmy presents an additional throwback episode of Radiant Light, in which we explore the core beliefs of Buddhism and relate them to modern day western life. In this episode, we discuss the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and the inevitable suffering of life, as well as his Noble Eight Fold Path (also known as The Middle Way). Which if followed correctly, is believed to transform our suffering - to enlightenment!  Namaste 🧘🏼‍♂️  Stay Zen 🙏

Shawn Goodman has left Radiant Light!!! On this episode, we pull back the curtain and update you guys on a difference of creative opinions that occurred behind the scenes at Radiant Light and examine the ways in which Zen Buddhism applies. Also, in keeping with our “beginners mindset” we make the mistake of “feeding the trolls” as we give air time to our first ever negative YouTube comment! We go on to take a deep dive down the rabbit hole as we observe the different “Matrix’s” around the world. Albert opens up about his own journey, as he prepares to escape his current cultural Matrix and return home to Canada. We discuss frequencies, the impermanence of life and more! Most notably of all, as Radiant Light “shifts gears”, we embrace the dawn of a modern, contemporary and somewhat controversial phase four, as Jimmy references our NEW SUPER HERO…..  Andrew Tate!!! 👊  Enjoy the episode 🧘🏼‍♂️  Stay Zen 🙏

On this episode of Radiant Light we go deep into how the Tao has changed and our lives are affected by this shift. We discuss the spiritual meaning behind The Matrix and Dragonball Z and more… Stay tuned until the end for an announcement about the future of the podcast and how it will affect our YouTube channel. #zenbuddhism #buddhism #martialarts #philosophy #spirituality #dharma Stay Zen 🙏

Today Shawn interviews his friend Sherrie to learn about the ways that the Lunar New Year a.k.a. Spring Festival is celebrated throughout China, the legends surrounding its origins and other interesting traditions. Discover with us the reason for the importance of the holiday, and even have some funny travel stories at the end. Please enjoy and remember to like, subscribe and Stay Zen! 🙏 #chinesenewyear #yearofthedragon #chineseculture Stay Zen 🙏

Bruce Lee is the GOAT of Martial Arts! On this episode of Radiant Light we discuss legendary martial artist and movie star, the Dragon, the Goat, Bruce Lee 🐉  From the influence of his films to his contributions to martial arts and society both East and West. Overcoming racial barriers and creating his own philosophy, Bruce Lee managed to become one of the most famous and influential celebrities of the 20th Century, not to mention one of the most deadly. Join us as we pay tribute to Mr. Lee! Enjoy the episode and Stay Zen 🙏 #brucelee #martialarts #bruceleemotivation Stay Zen 🙏

What happened to Christmas? In this episode, Jimmy and Albert sit down to discuss the most famous holiday of them all, Christmas! We delve into its origins, and its transformation into the modern incarnation. We try to find the reason why it has become so commercialised and has more emphasis on Santa Claus than Jesus. We speak to a priest to get some answers and we hope you enjoy the result. Merry Christmas, Happy holidays and Stay Zen! 🙏 #christmas #christianity #bible Stay Zen 🙏

Have we discovered the last TRUE Martial Art? Today’s guest is Brad Varsava, an enthusiastic practitioner of the ancient Indian martial art of Shastar Vidya. His teacher is Nidar Singh Nihang, the last living master of this incredible weapon system that stands back centuries. Brad will explain how he became a Sikh and how he became involved in teaching Shastar Vidya within his community in Brampton, Ontario, as well as elaborating on the religion itself and its history.  Join us as we delve into the quest to determine if Shastar Vidya truly is the last authentic martial art! Enjoy the episode and remember to Stay Zen! 🙏 Namaste 😇 #zenpodcast #radiantlightpodcast #zen #stayzen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #bushido #taoism #philosophy #psychology  #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #podcast #martialarts #shaolin #shaolintemple #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism #miyamotomusashi #brucelee #history #travel #shastarvidya #gatka #sikh #sikhism #indianmartialarts Stay Zen 🙏

What is the true history of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah? Where do the symbols come from and what are their significance? These questions and more will be answered by Jewish expert Dr. Herbert Basser who returns to the show to explain the development of the religious traditions of the holiday. Enjoy the episode and remember to Stay Zen 🙏😇 Namaste #judaism #thebible #thetorah #theoldtestament #christianity #jesus #faith #buddhism #zen #zenbuddhism #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #podcast #brucelee #martialarts #kungfu #shaolin #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism #history #hanukkah Stay Zen 🙏

The path of life is long and winding, and we often get off track. This is where Mindfulness comes into play. To bring yourself back into the present moment is to fully live. Jimmy, Shawn and Albert meet to discuss the power of Mindfulness and finding your way back into the present moment, beginning to practice meditation and the history of Mindfulness through different cultures up to the modern era. Please enjoy the episode, remember to like and subscribe and as always, Stay Zen 🙏 #zenpodcast #radiantlightpodcast #stayzen #zen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #bushido #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #podcast #martialarts #shaolin #shaolintemple #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism  #history Stay Zen 🙏

Have you ever wondered why you feel unbalanced? This is the episode for you! Today, Jimmy meets with power retrieval coach Mary Armendarez to explore the spiritual world and discuss the seven energy pools in the body known as Chakras! They go through each one by one and Mary gives information on their meaning, why they may be unbalanced and how restore yourself to a more natural spiritual place. As an additional bonus, Mary will take Jimmy through a guided healing meditation so make are to stay tuned to the end of the episode! This meditation is intended to aid in the healing process and is recommend for people who have the intention to awaken their inner power. Results may vary. Please enjoy the episode, remember to like and subscribe and as always, Stay Zen 🙏 Namaste #chakras #rootchakra #sacralchakra #solarplexuschakra #heartchakra #throatchakra #thirdeyechakra #crownchakra #rootchakrameditation #rootchakrahealing #sacralchakrameditation #sacralchakrahealing #solarplexuschakrahealing #solarplexuschakrameditation #heartchakrahealing #heartchakrameditation #throatchakrahealing #throatchakrameditation #thirdeyechakrahealing #thirdeyechakrameditation #crownchakrahealing #crownchakrameditation #energy #healing #power #yoga #zenpodcast #radiantlightpodcast #zen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #podcast Stay Zen 🙏

This week we take the opportunity to prepare for the Indian Festival of Lights, Diwali! Every year, people all over India celebrate Diwali by lighting fireworks and lanterns. Today Jimmy interviews his friend Siddharth from Mumbai and together they discuss his upbringing and experiences of Diwali, as well as it’s history and how the traditions vary across the country. As a bonus, they share travel stories and look to delve deeper into the spiritual teachings of Hinduism, one of the oldest religions in the world. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, Stay Zen 🙏 #zenpodcast #radiantlightpodcast #zen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #bushido #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #podcast #martialarts #shaolin #shaolintemple #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism #miyamotomusashi #brucelee #history #historyofindia #hinduism #diwali #festivaloflights #india #mumbai #mythology #yoga #travel #travelindia Stay Zen 🙏

To mark the beginning of Phase 3 of the Radiant Light Podcast, we invite Dr. Herbert W. Basser to explain the spiritual tradition and history of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. Dr. Herbert Basser received his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto and was a Professor of Religion at Queens University. #judaism #thebible #thetorah #theoldtestament #christianity #jesus #faith #buddhism #zen #zenbuddhism #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation  #alanwatts #podcast #brucelee #martialarts #kungfu #shaolin #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism #history Stay Zen 🙏

Guess who’s back in the Radiant Light Studio? Jimmy and Albert are finally reunited in Sweden with a live catch-up and a discussion about the second phase of the podcast and look forward to phase 3! #zenpodcast #radiantlightpodcast #zen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #bushido #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #alanwatts #podcast #brucelee #martialarts #kungfu #shaolin #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism #history #christianity #jesus #faith Stay Zen 🙏

What is BUSHIDŌ? Today Shawn and Albert discuss the Way of the Warrior, or more specifically, the samurai, known as Bushidō. We go all the way back to its origins in China, up until the modern day and how it can apply to different walks of life both as a philosophy as well as a code of ethics. In addition, we welcome back out dear friend Jamaal to discuss how he uses the tenets of bushidō in his role as a martial arts instructor and where he feels there is a need for it in our current society. Please enjoy and remember to “Stay Zen” 🙏 Namaste 😇 #zenpodcast #radiantlightpodcast #bushido #buddhism #zen #zenbuddhism #taoism #philosophy #spirituality #religion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth #motivation #podcast #martialarts #jujutsu #jiujitsu #karate #kungfu #shaolin #shaolintemple #laotzu #taoteching #confucius #confucianism #miyamotomusashi #brucelee #history #samurai #warrior #war #japan #kendo #kenjutsu #judo #princessmononoke #thelastsamurai #tomcruise Stay Zen 🙏

On this episode of Radiant Light, Albert and  Conor Sullivan delve deeper into the Art of Eight Limbs, Muay Thai. As Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand, their history and culture l will also be discussed as well as Conor’s personal experience training and fighting there. We hope you all are having a great summer, enjoy the episode, and above all else, stay Zen.  🙏😇Namaste #podcast #martialarts #mentalhealth #spirituality #philosophy #religion #brucelee #buakawbanchamek #ufc #muaythai #buddhism #zen #zenbuddhism #jeetkunedo #ninja #boxing #paddrills #focusmitts #hittingpads #martialarts #kungfu #karate #kickboxing #exercise #training #fitness #sparring #hardsparring Stay Zen 🙏

To commemorate our 50th post, Albert reunites with old friends Shawn, Conor and Jamaal at the Forge Martial Arts in Mississauga, Canada. The Forge is owned and run by Jamaal Richer and his fellow coaches and they teach many various martial arts. Together we discuss martial arts general and their impact on society but also specifically how Jamaal came to practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (known as BJJ) as well as the arts Japanese roots and various other topics. Hope everyone enjoys the episode, Happy Canada Day and remember to Stay Zen! 🙏😇 Namaste. #podcast #martialarts #mentalhealth #spirituality #philosophy #religion #brucelee #bjj #graciejiujitsu #judo #brazilianjiujitsu #ufc #muaythai #buddhism #zen #zenbuddhism #sikh #sikhism #gatka #shastarvidya Stay Zen 🙏

Today we invite old friend of the show Daniel on to discuss the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. We trace this philosophy back to antiquity and how it can apply to our lives today. We also try and find similarities between Zen Buddhism and Stoicism and speak about modern politics and how Stocism could improve the world and firstly and most importantly, our inner-selves. Please enjoy and remember, Stay Zen 🙏 #philosophy #podcast #zen #zenbuddhism #buddhism #mentalhealth #stoicism #psychology #joerogan #jordanpeterson #miyamotomusashi #taoism #intellectualdarkweb Stay Zen 🙏