The Alchemy of Sufferiing
What are the roots of suffering, and how can we use spiritual methods to transform suffering from lead into gold.
This episode discusses alchemy, from the physical practical perspective to the transformative practices that permeate spirituality. From hermetic practices to Taoism, to the Tarot - Alchemical symbolism is everywhere.
Several methods of spiritual alchemy are outlined, while books and additional resources are recommended. John gives practices both for self-transformation and for transforming the suffering of the world.
Finally, John discusses the meaning of peace. We wish people peace a lot, and that can be a spiritual goal, but what is it really?
