A detailed introductory talk about the Bauls — a religious sect of India—and the mystery of consciousness. Sep 13, 1987

Note: Unfortunately these talks about the Bauls were posted out of order. But the sound quality is much better on this one, which is also the most detailed in its explanation of who the Bauls were. And this talk develops into a wonderful, rich discussion of consciousness.

Lola says that not many people have heard of the Bauls because they had no organization or dogma or scripture. They were freewheeling practitioners who loved dance, music and poetry—and looked within.

Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explains how the Indian Bauls were a group of Hindus also were joined by a sect of Sufis when the Muslims invaded India.

The Bauls did not use the term “God.” They focused mainly on the “essential man within you.”

Baul literally means “affected by the winds.”

The doctrine of Shakti and the follower, or Shakta.

Shakti ...