Dr Francisco José Luis
Scholar of Indo-Iranian studies and comparative religion trained at the Sorbonne and SOAS, London, known for research on links between Shiʿite mysticism, tantric Buddhism, lucid dreaming techniques, and the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 24min
Ep354: Islamic Mysticism & Tantric Buddhism - Dr Francisco José Luis
Dr Francisco José Luis, a Sorbonne and SOAS-trained scholar of Indo-Iranian studies, explores links between Shiʿite mysticism and tantric Buddhism. He discusses lucid dreaming practices across traditions. He traces Silk Road exchanges, Iranian Buddhism's role in the Islamic Golden Age, and cross-cultural rituals like rosary, hesychasm, and sacred chivalry.
Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 54min
Ep327: Neoplatonic Mystic - Dr Francisco José Luis
Dr. Francisco José Luis, a scholar in Indo-Iranian studies and comparative religion, shares insights from his rigorous academic journey that includes training in classical languages like Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. He reflects on the shift in education, highlighting a rise in ideological indoctrination. Francisco delves into his PhD research on pre-reformist Sikhism, revealing its colonial influences, and discusses the living legacy of Neoplatonism in Islamic thought. With a blend of mysticism and personal experience, he connects Shiʿi practices with Neoplatonic traditions.
