Philip Weber had a successful 35-year career as an executive in the hospitality industry. A member of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Self-Realization Fellowship since 1999, Phil is known for his highly ecumenical outlook, holding a deep appreciation for many of the world’s spiritual traditions and teachings, and often affirming his Guru’s adage: “Truth is one, paths are many.”
Currently retired and residing in Carlsbad, California, Phil prefers a quiet, contemplative life. He is not a spiritual teacher and has no online or social media presence. For Phil’s book announcements, please go to his editor’s website.
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Interview recorded June 16, 2024.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
- 00:04:18 – The Joy of Helping Others
- 00:07:40 – The Birthright of Spiritual Awakening
- 00:11:10 – The Illusion of Point A and Point B
- 00:14:43 – The Journey of Awakening
- 00:19:15 – A Drunk on Energy: The Awakening
- 00:22:56 – Finding My Guru at Barnes and Noble
- 00:26:05 – The Infinite Possibilities of Awakening
- 00:29:22 – A Shift in Career Satisfaction and the Discovery of Wayne Dyer and Alan Watts
- 00:32:48 – Exploring Different Teachings
- 00:36:46 – Walking for Grounding and Safety
- 00:40:47 – Finding Help in Adyashanti’s Talks
- 00:45:10 – Exploring Different Spiritual Paths
- 00:49:23 – Intensive Kriya Practice for Karma Mitigation
- 00:52:43 – The Fan Blades Stopping
- 00:56:30 – The Fulfillment of Awakening
- 01:00:42 – Awakening to Being Okay with What Is
- 01:04:35 – Not Letting Sports Ruin Your Day
- 01:08:30 – The Perfection of Suffering
- 01:12:31 – The Beauty of Life and Mystical Experiences
- 01:15:38 – Grateful Indifference and Mystical Experiences
- 01:20:02 – Profound Mystical Experience and Removal of an Astral Parasite
- 01:24:19 – Astral Entities and Energy Feeding
- 01:28:24 – The Glowing Orb of Energy
- 01:32:40 – Exploring Different Paths to Awakening
- 01:36:01 – The Short Path vs. Progress in Spiritual Growth
- 01:38:59 – Surrender and the Debate on Free Will
- 01:42:50 – Understanding God and Conscious Awareness
- 01:47:28 – A Conversation about Writing and Books
- 01:50:43 – The Changing Relationship with the Guru
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