69. Can Psychedelics Wake You Up? An "Enlightened" Perspective from Frank Yang

The Psychedelic Mom

Frank Yang, a Taiwanese YouTube sensation, rose to fame through his captivating performance art and intense workout videos. However, his journey transcended mere physicality as he delved into the depths of spiritual exploration, overcoming personal battles with bipolar disorder and sex addiction. With the same precision and intensity he applied to fitness, piano, violin, and the arts, Frank pursued awakening, ultimately achieving full liberation and declaring the status of an arhat in Theravada Buddhism, signifying the highest level of enlightenment.

Today, Frank is revered not only for his artistic talents but also for his role as a non-dual teacher. He teaches meditation and guides others in awakening to nonduality and their true nature, offering transformative insights and profound wisdom through his videos and coaching. With pure clarity, Frank illuminates the path of self-realization and liberation for countless seekers around the world.

Episode Highlights

• Exploring the potential of psychedelics for awakening
• What is non-duality?
• The paradox of suffering and awakening
• Frank’s story: from mania to enlightenment
• Can psychedelics help in deepening self-realization?
• The role of suffering on the path to enlightenment
• The process of ‘unbinding’
• How psychedelics dissolve conditioning
• Understanding the physicality of the awakening process
• The end of suffering
• The role of love on the path to enlightenment
• The experience of relationships after awakening
• The luminous nature of existence
• The illusion of progress and the commentator in your head!
• Letting go of attachments and expectations
• The illusion of control and the nature of conditioning
• The holographic nature of existence
• Understanding desire and craving
• The paradox of existence and non-existence
• The impact of social conditioning on the ego
• More on the potential role of psychedelics in awakening
• The end of the journey: embracing the simplicity of existence

Frank Yang’s Links

• Website: www.frankyang.wtf
• Instagram: @being_frank_yang
• YouTube: Frank Yang

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley