Join Dharma Dank as he unpacks timeless spiritual teachings and distills them into grounded, practical actions you can apply in your everyday life. Whether you're just beginning your inner journey or seeking to deepen your practice, this podcast offers a no-fluff, deeply human approach to waking up. Each episode is an invitation to turn inward, stay present, and live with intention.
Episode 13: Magic, Manifestation, and the Multiverse
A solo episode. Dharma Dank breaks down why ritual and belief actually shift reality, covering lucky sports superstitions, placebo studies, tarot, and the difference between finite games and infinite games. He shares a 2019 encounter with the Vairocana Buddha and closes with two guided meditations recorded live: Tonglen breath work and a Multiverse Meditation. Dharma also previews his August 13th talk at Good Company on the Upper West Side, based on his book Eat Evil for Breakfast.
Topics covered: ritual and the placebo effect, conditional love and abundance, finite vs infinite games, the Vairocana Buddha encounter, guided Tonglen breath work, guided Multiverse Meditation.
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Timecodes
00:00 Intro, why this one's a solo episode05:00 Why we chase conditional love, and the danger of achieving abundance before you love yourself08:19 Finite games versus infinite games16:05 Tonglen breath work begins22:11 The Vairocana Buddha encounter and building your own rituals27:00 Multiverse Meditation begins38:06 Closing thoughts and book preview
17 Jul 2026
No Savior, Just You: A Conversation on Trauma, Sexuality, and Inner Power | Ep 12: BONNIE WONG
Welcome back to the Dharma Dank Show Podcast Episode 12. We're transitioning into an interview series, asking people what they believe in, why they believe it, and how they chase the thing they're here to do.This conversation is with writer and actor Bonnie Wong, whose memoir traces a path from being the only Asian kid at a rural Canadian elementary school, through alopecia and abuse at home, into punk rebellion, sex work, polyamory, and eventually a hard won sense of self worth that no one handed her. We talk about the toxic side of the entertainment industry, losing a brand deal over a BDSM photo, why representation actually matters, what it means to be a spiritual existentialist, and why she believes there was no savior in her story, only her own decision to save herself over and over again.This is not a scripted interview. It's two people who found each other through a video made for a friend's heart surgery, talking honestly about trauma, sex, spirituality, and what it actually takes to believe in yourself when nobody taught you how.Follow Boni Wong: Instagram.com/boniwong Tiktok.com/@boni.wongFollow Dharma Dank:Instagram: instagram.com/dharmadankPodcast: Dharma Dank Show, new episodes soon
7 Sept 2025
Radical Non-Transactionlism & The Deathbed Revelation
What does hitting 10K on TikTok, the dark side of K-pop, and being mugged in NYC have in common? In this deeply personal episode, I unravel the thread that connects personal milestones to profound spiritual realizations. I introduce my philosophy of "Radical Non Transactionlism" — the act of helping strangers for no reason — and explain why I believe it's the highest physical expression of unity consciousness.
We journey through my late ADHD diagnosis, stories of navigating violence and panic through meditation, and a cosmic vision from the Buddha Vairocana that revealed the multiverse to me. This all leads to a startling theory: that we might all be on our deathbeds right now, witnessing our lives in a miraculous flash of synchronicity and meaning.
This is about finding the light within the darkness and understanding that love isn't just a nice idea; it's the fundamental fabric of reality we experience in our final moments.
28 Aug 2025
The Power of Quitting & A Guided Wim Hof Meditation
In this deeply personal episode, we dive into the heart of life's transitions. From the lesson of finding joy in a new apartment from a wise little dog to the neurodivergent struggle with small talk and conformity, we explore the spaces between where we were and where we're going.
The core of the discussion revolves around the power of quitting, and why leaving a toxic job or relationship is one of the highest acts of self-love and a reclaiming of your personal power. We explore how to listen to the wisdom of your body, which often holds the answer long before your mind catches up, and offer a simple breath practice to release stored tension and pain.
We also discuss the importance of breaking free from transactional thinking, the radical act of helping strangers, and why the only thing that will matter on your deathbed is love.
The episode concludes with a full, guided session of the Wim Hof breathing method, a powerful physiological tool to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and gain a glimpse of mindful clarity.
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23 Aug 2025
What You Seek is Seeking You
What if what you are seeking is also seeking you? In this episode, we explore this idea through a personal story of a chance meeting that led to a wild TV show pitch about CIA UFO hoaxes in the 1960s.
We then dive into a eclectic mix of philosophical musings, including:
Why I consider myself a "Dowist Existentialist" who believes we create our own reality.
The misunderstood Eastern concept of karma across multiple lifetimes vs. the Western view.
The surprisingly humble and true story of the Buddha's death by food poisoning.
Why you should consider putting a mirror on your altar to worship your own highest self.
The different origins of folded prayer hands in East and West.
The episode concludes with a powerful guided meditation where you'll learn to cultivate "Tonglen" energy and practice alongside infinite other versions of yourself across the multiverse. Remember, all is love.
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16 Aug 2025
Why Death Gives Life Meaning
Death isn’t morbid—it’s what makes existence profound. In this episode, we discuss:
Buddhist "death meditation" (maranasati) and why avoiding death robs life of meaning.
The "untimely death video" practice—recording annual goodbye messages to cherish life (and leave closure).
Personal stories: Dementia improv, ripped pants at a funeral, and how my grandfather’s death taught me presence.
Reframing trauma: Why we misremember our past and how to reclaim our narratives.
Marvel’s fatal flaw: How reversing death killed emotional stakes in modern storytelling.
ADHD, daddy issues, and divine downloads: Unpacking why we help others and the illusions of time.
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7 Aug 2025
Dum Dum Enlightenment: Love, Obsession & Bouncing from Rock Bottom
Enlightenment doesn’t come from the top—it starts when you hit bottom. In this episode, we talk about:
- The fine line between love (freedom) and obsession (control)
- How betrayal, stolen bikes, and hospital trauma shape our path
- A sci-fi story (The Cubby) about psychics seeing alternate realities
- Why everyone is secretly 12 years old (and how to talk to them like it)
- Writing as spellcasting, the power of boredom, and why kindness isn’t easy
Plus: Why there are no adults, only infinite play.No dogma, no membership fees. Just street-level spirituality.
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31 Jul 2025
My Origin Story: Why Boredom is Magic
What happens when a self-described "Guru Killer" raised by ghosts and existentialism gets tapped by a cosmic Buddha to spread dharma through fiction? In this episode, I share my surreal journey: surviving a helicopter hospital trip at age 3, hacking sleep paralysis to astral project, and a vision that revealed the multiversal nature of enlightenment (yes, Marvel got something right).
We’ll also cover:
How to turn nightmares into lucid dreaming
Why tarot works like dream analysis
The "Tongen" breath technique (breathe in suffering, exhale love)
How boredom unlocks creativity (my 12-year-old self’s accidental enlightenment)
Why I rejected being a "prophet" (but became one anyway)
No dogma, no membership fees—just street-level spirituality.
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24 Jul 2025
Creativity, Betrayal & Social Media Sorcery
Why trying to "save" people often backfires—and what to do instead (hint: let them "bounce" on their own)
Creativity as spiritual channeling—how to tap into the unconscious like the surrealists did
Social media's double-edged sword—why it drains dopamine but can be hacked for daily creative practice
My personal story of betrayal—how getting cheated on (and publicly humiliated) launched my film career
"Mantra Washes" and meditation tricks—new tools to reprogram your mind during mundane tasks
The "10% rule" of radical kindness—why non-transactional giving makes you magnetic
This episode is for you if:
You've ever tried to "fix" someone (and failed)
You feel social media is rotting your creativity
You want to turn pain into art (not bitterness)
You're ready to let go of old identities
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Discussion Question:"What's your 'bounce from darkness' story? When did hitting bottom actually help you?"
17 Jul 2025
The Stories We Tell
In this episode of the Dharma Dank Podcast, we explore the power of the stories we tell—and how mastering storytelling can transform your life.
Learn why your most specific, personal stories are the most universal, and how this truth can help you land a job, give a speech, or connect deeply with others. We’ll cover resume and cover letter hacks, job interview strategies, and the art of making your story unforgettable.
We close with a guided meditation to reweave your past, future, and present into the timeline you truly need—a mix of breathwork, visualization, and intention-setting to align with your highest self.
Topics in this episode:
How to make your personal story universal
Resume and cover letter secrets that get noticed
Public speaking and job interview hacks
Why charisma ≠ morality (and how to spot the difference)
Guided meditation for reweaving your story and manifesting change
10 Jul 2025
You Manifest What You Need, Not What You Want
In this episode of Dharma Dank, we explore manifestation. Not as a way to get what you want, but as a mysterious path to receiving what you truly need.
We unpack the deep illusion of separation and how the chase for self-improvement is often rooted in a hidden desire to be worthy of love. I touch on the collective disillusionment of recent years, our worship of corporate godheads, and the faded dreams of Flushing Meadows Park, a relic of an old optimism we still need.
I also share how writing fiction can be a form of spellcasting and how the universe often speaks through synchronicities, especially in threes. The true law of attraction isn’t about direct control. It’s about indirect miracles and spiritual timing.
We close with a healing meditation, a powerful prayer built around accepting the worst, trusting that even it can lead to a perfect moment.
A raw, personal episode about faith, timing, surrender, and real magic.
3 Jul 2025
Worship Your Highest Self: Esoteric Practice, Magic, and the Creative Will
The Dharma Dank Show discusses worshipping your highest self through personalized ritual and esoteric practice, exploring magic and creative power as extensions of the universe's unified will, concluding with a guided Tonglen meditation.
27 Jun 2025
41 & Wiser: Scarcity, Survival & Spiritual Growth
Host reflects on turning 41 and shares the principles shaping their creative and spiritual life, discussing overcoming scarcity and living with purpose.
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