Victor Shiryaev
Teacher of Buddhist and modern meditation and somatic practices, offering historical and cultural perspectives on contemplative traditions in Russia and the post-Soviet region.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 22min
Ep350: Contemplative History of Modern Russia - Victor Shiryaev 2
Victor Shiryaev, a teacher of Buddhist and modern meditation and somatic practices, offers a compact cultural history of contemplative life in Russia. He traces esoteric and Orientalist roots, Soviet-era suppression, the chaotic New Age 1990s, and modern Westernised spirituality. He maps Buddhist traditions across regions and reflects on how mindfulness and lineage practices coexist today.
Aug 1, 2025 • 2h 27min
Ep318: Modern Mindfulness - Victor Shiryaev
Victor Shiryaev, a teacher of Buddhist and modern meditation, shares his fascinating journey from a Soviet childhood to spiritual awakening. He reflects on the influence of New Age concepts and his studies in Advaita Vedanta. Highlighting a meeting with mindfulness teacher Shinzen Young, Victor discusses their contrasting views on the path to awakening. He also critiques the Pragmatic Dharma's mapping of spiritual experiences, emphasizing personal insights and the significance of mindfulness in navigating life's challenges.
