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Heretics is a podcast about heresy and the unrecognised foundational assumptions upon which societies, cultures and religions have been based throughout history. Heretics is a sister channel to the Woven...
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Heretics is a podcast about heresy and the unrecognised foundational assumptions upon which societies, cultures and religions have been based throughout history. Heretics is a sister channel to the Woven Energy podcast on Shamanism, covering a broader scope of topics.
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12 APR 2025 · In this episode we examine the link between Kata (martial arts forms) and Spirit Dance. We also talk about changing perceptions of the meaning of the word "form" in the martial arts over time. The episode was prompted by two of our long-term patrons independently, so many thanks to Tom and Jason for the idea, as well as to Jan for the article that started off our discussion. Not all of this topic was covered, so there may well be a second episode at a later date.
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23 MAR 2025 · Some five years into our series on the development of Xing Yi, we reach a pivotal episode, the first of two on the Formation of the Ming Army. Who was involved, and how did the Red Turbans form and fund a tightly integrated army that would solidify the new dynasty for over two hundred and sixty years? What was the influence of Yueh Fei on this process? These questions and more examined in our latest episode.
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3 FEB 2025 · In this episode we conclude our examination of day 2 of the primary Rosicrucian allegory, the Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, looking at some of the pitfalls of level 2 practice. Please note that this episode was originally recorded around November 2024, before episode 105 was recorded - please refer to the start of 105 for an explanation.
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11 JAN 2025 · After a long break we are back with a patron-requested episode about Xing Yi's famous Beng method. What is Beng? Where does it come from? What does it have to do with the I-Ching? These questions and others answered in this episode.
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21 APR 2024 · This time Heretics examines the pros and cons of using recorded music for spirit dance, as well as making some recommendations for artists and tracks to try out. We also talk a bit about the upcoming Woven Energy Gathering of the Tribe in May.
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16 MAR 2024 · In this episode we continue our exploration of the second day of the great Rosicrucian allegory, The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, examining the meanings of the two portals, the tokens and the torch bearers, among other topics.
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7 FEB 2024 · Who were the Illuminati in real life? How do they relate to other secret societies? How successful were they? How were they influenced by the Freemasons and the Jesuits? What relationship did they have with Mozart? Do they exist today? These questions and more examined in this episode.
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24 DEC 2023 · Where did the idea of Santa and the elves come from, and how was it used by the church? What did Terence McKenna mean when he talked about Machine Elves? These questions and more examined in our special Christmas episode.
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7 DEC 2023 · This is our special 100th episode which covers both part 16 of our narrative on the origins of Xing Yi plus an extra hour of Q&A about Xing Yi and some of the controversies that surround it.
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18 NOV 2023 · In this one we pick up our story of Xing Yi, examining the influence of Yue Fei and the great Song generals on the people who were inspired to challenge the increasingly degenerate late Yuan Dynasty. We also look at the influence of the "mythology of the West" in China and of Central Asian religious and spiritual traditions on the White Lotus Society, of which the leaders of the rebellions were members.
Heretics is a podcast about heresy and the unrecognised foundational assumptions upon which societies, cultures and religions have been based throughout history. Heretics is a sister channel to the Woven...
show more
Heretics is a podcast about heresy and the unrecognised foundational assumptions upon which societies, cultures and religions have been based throughout history. Heretics is a sister channel to the Woven Energy podcast on Shamanism, covering a broader scope of topics.
show less
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| Author | Woven Energy |
| Organization | Woven Energy |
| Categories | Religion & Spirituality |
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