Ep66: The Great Shamans Of Mongolia - Glenn Mullin

In this episode I am once again joined by Tibetologist, author, and Tantric Buddhist Lama Glenn Mullin.

GuruViking · Ep66: Glenn Mullin - The Great Shamans of Mongolia

We learn how a mystical vision at Tibet’s oracle lake Lhamo Latso directed Glenn to move to Mongolia for 10 years, where he would eventually receive the nation’s highest honour, the Mongolian Star.

We discuss Glenn’s encounters and friendships with the great Shamans of the Steppes, Himalayan Oracles, and the last Princess of Mongolia.

Glenn reveals the inner workings of Mongolian Shamanism including the training of apprentices, 99 Spirit channeling, ritual and trance practices, and more.

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Topics Include

0:00 – Intro
0:47 – How Glenn came to live in Mongolia
4:28 – Troubles in Nepal
6:18 – Mystical visions at Tibet’s oracle lake
11:58 – Traveling through China and Mongolia to seek the mountains seen in Glenn’s vision
16:51 – Meeting a Mongolian princess and securing a long-term visa
24:19 – Communist oppression of Buddhism and Shamanism in Mongolia
25:46 – The special training of a Mongolian Shaman and channeling the 99 Spirits
30:04 – Meeting Byampadorj, the state Shaman
36:19 – Glenn’s friendship with Dorje Yudronma, a Tibetan Oracle
39:55 – Meeting more Shamans and presenting papers at the International Shamanism Conference
42:02 – The similarities between Tibetan Buddhist Tantra and Mongolian Shamanism
45:52 – Did Glenn either engage in channelling?
47:30 – Glenn’s remarkable experiences consulting Tibetan Oracles
57:24 – Attending Mongolian seances and receiving the Mongolian Star Of Honour
1:03:53 – Byampadorj’s rituals for a broken foot
1:09:03 – The influence of negative spirits as a cause of health problems
1:13:25 – How to relate to the ghosts, gods, and the spirit world
1:16:03 – The use of wrathful mantras and light vs dark magic
1:22:14 – ‘Reflections of a Mongolian Shaman’ book
1:25:58 – Byampadorj’s mother’s death
1:29:39 – What makes a good Shaman and right use of power