Spirituality for Today

#15 Interview with Zhenevere Sophia Dao (part 1)

James Bampfield — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:10:40 +0000

This is the first part of an interview with my original Qi Gong teacher Zhenevere Sophia Dao.

She is without doubt one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever met - poet, philosopher, neo-Daoist, neo-Romantic, blacksmith, Kung Fu expert…

In this podcast we talk about both spiritual awakening and gender awakening as Zhenevere gives a deeply touching account of her own transition from man to woman.

#14 The Crossing

James Bampfield — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:54:08 +0000

The Crossing is an extraordinary new event for those who are committed to personal transformation and care about the world.

Large scale, magical surroundings, this is a whole experience, designed to help us all make the vital transition from Homo sapiens to Homo Amor.

Laura van Lee is our trusted and familiar interviewer to help me flesh it all out…

www.thecrossing.be - 25-28 April 2024

#13 Spirituality in Relationships: Part 2

James Bampfield — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:11:52 +0000

This is the second interview of Micky and myself by Raf Stevens. We continue to explore themes such as relational destiny, spirituality as depth, eros, and open relationships.

#12 Spirituality in Relationships

James Bampfield — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:37:46 +0000

Raf Stevens interviews myself and Micky about our marriage. This was a huge step for us: exposed, vulnerable, proud, loving - we experienced many different feelings on the way! Raf has created a moving, elegant montage of this “coming out” of our relationship.

#11 Two sides of spirituality with Dr Marc Gafni

James Bampfield — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:00:45 +0000

This was a very personal, deeply moving dialogues in which Marc and I share what we believe to be the spiritual life. I don’t know anyone who combines intellect with heart in the way Marc does, drawing on his experience as Kabbalist, Rabbi, philosopher, author and teacher. I have never felt the meeting point of West and East as strongly as in these moments: the importance of feeling the pain in ourselves and the world as a spiritual practice, the importance of non-attachment and the realisation of True Self.

#10 Modern spirituality in the face of ecological catastrophe with Tom Hannes

James Bampfield — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:27:20 +0000

Tom is a wonderful mixture of Zen adept, performer, therapist, academic… We cover a lot of ground with a depth and humour that seems to come naturally to him. We pay particular attention to modern spirituality in the face of ecological catastrophe - and prepare for a nice surprise at the end!

#9 Spiritual teachers: the benefits and the problems. Dialogue with Jeff Carreira

James Bampfield — Wed, 05 May 2021 12:34:56 +0000

Last year I spent 10 days sitting in meditation in Sri Lanka with this wonderful teacher Jeff Carreira. This dialogue is the follow-up of an impassioned conversation Jeff and I had during the course as we share our experiences on both sides of the teacher/student fence.

#8 Spirituality meets Politics

James Bampfield — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:26:01 +0000

This time I am in conversation with Petra de Sutter - Minister and Federal Vice Premier. A joy to talk to! And living proof that politics and spirituality can go together.

#7 Falling in Love with Meditation

James Bampfield — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:41:24 +0000

A short talk on the purpose and pleasure of meditation and why we need structure and support.

#6 Light and Dark

James Bampfield — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:00:31 +0000

In this podcast I am in conversation with Dirk Oelibrand, who has been a leading figure in the Benelux spiritual scene over the last 20 years. Teacher, Alchemist, Daoist, Mystic… he has built up a remarkable body of knowledge which has its roots firmly planted in his own body and being.

#5 Spiritual Technology Part 3 – Showing up

James Bampfield — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:17:51 +0000

A planet on the brink is asking something from us: What is your unique gift? How can your spirituality express itself in the world? How can I serve with joy in my heart?

#4 Spiritual Technology Part 2 – Growing up

James Bampfield — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:56:17 +0000

Western enlightenment: development of the individual is also part of the spiritual path - embodiment, learning to love, liberating ourselves, laughing and crying with a crazy world. Subscribe to www.jamesbampfield.org

#3 Spiritual Technology Part 1 – Waking up

James Bampfield — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:20:42 +0000

Eastern enlightenment: accessing the ground of all being, finding the buddha, non-duality. All sounds great - but how? In this episode Laura van Lee will interview me and we will continue to lay out the spiritual territory. Go to www.jamesbampfield.org to join our online morning meditations and get your free meditation.

#2 Spiritual Principles

James Bampfield — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:19:23 +0000

Laura van Lee will help me unpack the six spiritual principles that are key to the way I look at spirituality for today. How can they help us navigate these challenging times?

Want to know more? Go to www.jamesbampfield.org to get your free meditation and join our online morning meditations.

#1 Spiritual Autobiography

James Bampfield — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 16:56:12 +0000

In this episode I tell the story of my spiritual path so far - 40 years of it, but in a nutshell! From boarding school to India to Japan and countless inner journeys…

Want to know more? Go to www.jamesbampfield.org to get your free meditation and join our online morning meditations. For my trainings take a look at www.quinx.org