{"podcast":{"title":"Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis","slug":"tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589","podcast_index_feed_id":6763589,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36/1706039161964-4148e60e6a196589687f37246efc276d.jpeg","author":"Christopher Wallis","episode_count":78,"summary":"Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis is a journey through the depths of the human experience, as viewed through the lens of the tradition called nondual Shaiva Tantra. This multi-format podcast, hosted by professional Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner Dr. Christopher Wallis, delves into the fascinating world of Classical Tantra and its intersections with philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, healing arts, and the broader world of spirituality. Discover how the ancient wisdom of Classical Tantra offers profound insights for today's world, and prepare to challenge conventional narratives about self, reality, and consciousness. The aim is to inspire, educate, and ignite transformative conversations. The podcast includes four types of episodes: conversations with prominent spiritual teachers and philosophers, readings of translations from luminous Sanskrit scriptures, guided meditations, and contemplative reflections. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings and courses at tantrailluminated.org . Podcast Art by Jesse Molina camatkaracreative.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T16:21:29.158015+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589"},"episode":{"title":"A Life of Learning with Alexis Sanderson","slug":"a-life-of-learning-with-alexis-sanderson","published_at":"2026-03-06T08:24:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589/a-life-of-learning-with-alexis-sanderson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis/episodes/a-life-of-learning-with-alexis-sanderson","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36/e/69aa8f3ee2ffe1fef62255b1/media.mp3","summary":"What does it take to devote a lifetime to the careful study of a spiritual tradition? In this wide-ranging conversation, Hareesh sits down with the renowned scholar Alexis Sanderson to reflect on the path that led him to become one of the foremost authorities on the Tantric traditions of India. From an early fascination with classical languages to his encounter with the works of Abhinavagupta, Sanderson recounts the moments that shaped his scholarly vocation and his decision to dedicate his life to the study of Sanskrit texts and Shaiva Tantra The dialogue touches on his years studying in India, his apprenticeship with Swami Lakshmanjoo, and the painstaking work of reading manuscripts across multiple scripts and traditions. A thoughtful glimpse into the curiosity, discipline, and intellectual humility that sustain a true life of learning. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org . Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"What does it take to devote a lifetime to the careful study of a spiritual tradition? In this wide-ranging conversation, Hareesh sits down with the renown…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589/episodes/a-life-of-learning-with-alexis-sanderson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589/a-life-of-learning-with-alexis-sanderson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}