Frank Yang: Ego Death, Consciousness, Vipassana

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Frank Yang is a versatile artist and mentor who adeptly produces video content and dramatic art, while also providing guidance to students seeking to harness the power of their minds to attain inner peace and gain meaningful insights about life. Drawing from his rich experiences in bodybuilding and creative discipline, Frank imparts invaluable wisdom on how to lead a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Who is Frank Yang?

00:01:41 Our astounding fundamental nature

00:03:31 The emptiness of consciousness

00:08:37 Continuity leads to liberation

00:13:42 Consciousness has no "objective"

00:15:24 Are we fragments of one consciousness?

00:18:59 Immortality is inevitable

00:20:27 The esoteric value of science

00:32:52 The ancient protocols of meditation

00:41:38 Answering the UFO question

00:43:40 Dangers of depersonalization

00:47:02 Frank's thoughts on Leo Gura

00:52:02 Buddhism and Hinduism

00:56:15 Training the body is training the mind

00:59:17 What is the definition of "Enlightenment?"

01:02:51 Is Frank enlightened?

01:05:56 The truest structure of reality

01:15:06 The importance of having a guru

01:19:34 Everything can be seen as music

01:24:23 Advice for wisdom seekers

01:29:36 The most fundamental aspect of consciousness

01:40:15 Overcoming our conditioning and traumas

01:49:30 From stream entry to the Arahant

02:00:20 When do you know you are at the top?

02:02:53 Greatest teacher in Vipassana