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Ansel Konzan Braidman

@thehospitablemountain108

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Zen Practitioner & Hermetic Philosopher. Co-creating beloved community through embodied practice, interspiritual mysticism, and presence. Substack👇

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On October 15th, CACE, MCIC, Wisdom Traditions, BACP and the Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality will host a 12-hour series of contemplative practices on the Arapahoe Campus Green, oriented toward bearing witness to ecological suffering. We will re-member our connections to the earth as the climate crisis continues to make our planet increasingly uninhabitable.
This is a chance to connect and drop into our bodies as extensions of our planet, and to re-member that our health is deeply connected to that of the earth. It is a chance to deepen our intimate connection to the earth as extensions of ourselves by more deeply acknowledging the harm caused to our ecosystems, and to realize our limitless ability to hold space for our own suffering, while finding grace, forgiveness, and equanimity through connecting with the beautiful energy of our planet.
During the 12-hour period, anyone can come and go as they please. We ask everyone who participates to listen to their body's needs so they can care for themselves as an extension of listening to the earth and participating in its care. During the 12 hours, we will sit in silence, with opportunities for walking meditation and a series of other practices hosted by teachers from various traditions. We will also offer food, snacks, and refreshments to participants.
Please join us for this period of bearing witness.
@naropau @naropavoices @naropawisdomtraditions
#bearingwitness #zenpeacmakers #interspirituality #socialaction by @thehospitablemountain108

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Spiritual maturity isn’t about collecting concepts—it’s about softening our self-defense so we can show up for each other.

When we drop our rigid armor, we allow ourselves to become more tender—moving from abstract ideas into concrete, compassionate care for our community.

Full piece at the link in bio.

#CommunityCare #ContemplativeAction #ApophaticMysticism #EmbodiedCare by @thehospitablemountain108

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Mercury is fluid and in all things, from the one many...
In the many, there is one...

#alchemy #hermeticism #hermeticmagick #hermeticmagic #esoteric by @thehospitablemountain108

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What an amazing experience to learn from and listen to Ivan Lookinghorse, Violet Catches, Wendell Yellowbull, and Renee and Manny Ironhawk, Lakota Elders who shared past and present struggles of the Lakota and indigenous peoples of Turtle Island at this year's Zen Peacmaker Indigenous Bearing Witness Retreat in the He Sapa (Black Hills, South Dakota)

Their generosity, compassion, love and healing was outstanding as they led us through ceremony, and co-creating a true model for beloved community.

Lakota culture is deeply connected to horses, so it was such an incredible opportunity to learn how to ride from two Lakota horsemen.

Deep love and Gratitude!

#zen #zenpeacemakers #lakota #bearingwitness #mitakuyéoyasin by @thehospitablemountain108

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This reflection charts a decade-long transition from the vertical, astral ascent of the Golden Dawn to the grounded, somatic depth of meditation. It explores the true nature of the Holy Guardian Angel, offering a realization that the cosmic and the ordinary are fundamentally the same.

Ultimately, authentic spiritual practice is not about transcending reality—it is about growing up, embracing the vulnerability of the present moment, and showing up in service to others.

The full essay is available via the link in bio.
https://open.substack.com/pub/anselbraidman/p/beyond-the-holy-guardian-angel?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=tgqaq

#Zen #Occult #HighMagick #Mysticism #Somatic SpiritualJourney by @thehospitablemountain108

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The secret ingredient is love! ❤️‍🔥 by @thehospitablemountain108

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In shugendo we wear white to symbolize our death and rebirth in nature. Takigyo (waterfall meditation) pictured here is done to shock the mind out of its discursive thought patterns to bring a crisp sense of clarity. All in the effort to bring about an EMBODIED sense of awakening. Much gratitude to the @korinji_monastery sangha for this experience! This line of shugendo is connected to Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, a goma fire ritual can be seen in the last picture.

#shugendo #shingon #mikkyo #rinzai #zenbuddhism by @thehospitablemountain108

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A few capstone presentations at Naropa University. Bravo Professor Ramon Parish. Seen here: Ansel Braidman, Leah Aran Miller, and Jemma Breslin. @naropawisdomtraditions @naropau #keatingschachtercenter @thehospitablemountain108 @leahamiller_ @jemma.bres by @thehospitablemountain108

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Pictures from my capstone presentation, my final thesis for my bachelor's degree. It was on Apophatic Mysticism, which is about how not-knowing leads to deeper more intimate care for others and more engaged authentic social action.
Photo credit: @netanelmy

#naropauniversity #zenpeacemakers #zen #sufism #contemplativecare by @thehospitablemountain108

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Much love for @supermonk117 One of my closest friends and teachers skillfully helped me demonstrate Aikido techniques for my 4th kyu test.
Video credit: @isabella.daluz
Music by @bornimusic Check it out!
@boulderaikikai

#aikido #zen #aikidoka #aikidodojo #martialartsphilosophy taken in Boulder Aikikai by @thehospitablemountain108

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Throwback to pilgrimage in Egypt. ❤️‍🔥
@soror.uv

#egypt #khemet #hermeticism #hermeticart #alchemy by @thehospitablemountain108

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