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Occult Confessions

Occult Confessions

By: The Alchemical Actors
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Discover the secret history of cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural with occultism scholar Rob C. Thompson. His crew of Alchemical Actors explore life’s mysteries with a blend of research, ritual, and old-fashioned radio drama.

Odd Act Theatre Group, LLC Spirituality World
Episodes
  • 30.3: The Pure Land (Part One)

    30.3: The Pure Land (Part One)
    May 15 2026
    Pure Land Buddhism is the most popular religion in Japan and is often regarded as parallel to Christianity in many wyays. In this episode, we uncover the origins of the Pure Land Sutras in India and trace their journey to China where they grew into a set of rituals.
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    52 mins
  • 30.2: Shingon or Japanese Esoteric Buddhism

    30.2: Shingon or Japanese Esoteric Buddhism
    May 1 2026
    The goal of estoteric Buddhism is to achieve a sudden spiritual awakening through the use of secret rituals which might include mantras, gestures, or the visualization of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other deities, in the case of Shingon using one or both of a pair of powerful and elaborate mandalas. These techniques are passed down through a guru or teacher which is what gives them their esoteric or secret nature. Vajrayana focuses on transcending dualistic thinking and discovering the point of intersection between the core Buddhist values of wisdom and compassion.
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    56 mins
  • 30.1: Shinto or Japan's Ancient Spirits

    30.1: Shinto or Japan's Ancient Spirits
    Apr 17 2026
    Shinto is the name assigned to Japan's native religion before the arrival of Buddhism. In this episode, Rob explores the legends of the kami including the story of the kamikaze, the origins of sumo wrestling, and the purpose of Japan's many shrines.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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