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The world of high strangeness meets AI with ChatGPT as the referee! StrA.I.nge looks at the world of UFOs, Ghosts, Cryptids, and other phenomena in an effort to prove that even machines are fascinated by things that go bump in the night.

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Tulpas are...strAInge
NOV 6, 2025
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<p>Episode Notes</p> <p><strong>Argüelles, José.</strong> <em>The Transformative Vision: Reflections on the Nature and History of Human Expression.</em> Shambhala Publications, 1975. Overview of transformative visions, including thoughtforms and emanations in various cultural contexts. URL:<strong>Bibliography on Tulpas</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Argüelles, José.</strong> <em>The Transformative Vision: Reflections on the Nature and History of Human Expression.</em> Shambhala Publications, 1975.<ul> <li>Overview of transformative visions, including thoughtforms and emanations in various cultural contexts.</li> <li><a href="https://www.shambhala.com/the-transformative-vision.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.shambhala.com/the-transformative-vision.html</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Besant, Annie, and Charles Leadbeater.</strong> <em>Thought-Forms.</em> Theosophical Publishing House, 1901.<ul> <li>A foundational text in Theosophy discussing the creation of thought-forms through mental and spiritual effort.</li> <li><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16269" rel="nofollow">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16269</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Evans-Wentz, W. Y.</strong> <em>The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Or, The After-Death Experiences on the Bardo Plane.</em> Oxford University Press, 1927.<ul> <li>A seminal translation of Tibetan texts, offering insights into the concept of emanations and thoughtforms.</li> <li><a href="https://archive.org/details/TheTibetanBookOfTheDead" rel="nofollow">https://archive.org/details/TheTibetanBookOfTheDead</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Jung, Carl G.</strong> <em>Psychology and the Occult.</em> Princeton University Press, 1977.<ul> <li>Explores Jung’s theories on the psyche and its connection to occult phenomena, including thoughtforms and archetypes.</li> <li><a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691017914/psychology-and-the-occult" rel="nofollow">https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691017914/psychology-and-the-occult</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Lal, K. S.</strong> <em>Mystical and Paranormal Phenomena: Comparative Analysis of Religious and Occult Experiences.</em> Sagar Publications, 1990.<ul> <li>Examines the similarities between religious experiences and occult practices, with a section on Tulpas and thoughtforms.</li> <li><a href="https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/mystical-and-paranormal-phenomena-comparative-analysis-of-religious-and-occult-experiences-IDF303/" rel="nofollow">https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/mystical-and-paranormal-phenomena-comparative-analysis-of-religious-and-occult-experiences-IDF303/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Macy, Joanna.</strong> <em>Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory: The Dharma of Natural Systems.</em> SUNY Press, 1991.<ul> <li>Discusses the interconnection of all things, including the creation of Tulpas as a manifestation of collective thoughts and energies.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sunypress.edu/p-1377-mutual-causality-in-buddhism-and.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.sunypress.edu/p-1377-mutual-causality-in-buddhism-and.aspx</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Noble, Vicki.</strong> <em>Shakti Woman: Feeling Our Fire, Healing Our World.</em> HarperOne, 1991.<ul> <li>Focuses on the power of female spirituality, including the ability to manifest thoughtforms through collective intention.</li> <li><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/shakti-woman-vicki-noble" rel="nofollow">https://www.harpercollins.com/products/shakti-woman-vicki-noble</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Richardson, Neville.</strong> <em>Tulpa: Thought Forms and Their Impact on Paranormal Phenomena.</em> Paranormal Research Society, 2015.<ul> <li>A detailed exploration of how Tulpas may explain certain paranormal activities and experiences.</li> <li><a href="https://www.paranormalresearchsociety.org/tulpa-thought-forms-book" rel="nofollow">https://www.paranormalresearchsociety.org/tulpa-thought-forms-book</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Trungpa, Chögyam.</strong> <em>The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Commentary and Teachings by Chögyam Trungpa.</em> Shambhala Publications, 1975.<ul> <li>Commentary on the traditional Tibetan text with insights into the creation of thoughtforms.</li> <li><a href="https://www.shambhala.com/the-tibetan-book-of-the-dead.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.shambhala.com/the-tibetan-book-of-the-dead.html</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Walker, Barbara G.</strong> <em>The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects.</em> Harper &amp; Row, 1988.<ul> <li>Includes entries on Tulpas and thoughtforms, exploring their symbolism in various cultures.</li> <li><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-womans-dictionary-of-symbols-and-sacred-objects-barbara-g-walker" rel="nofollow">https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-womans-dictionary-of-symbols-and-sacred-objects-barbara-g-walker</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Wentz, W. Y. Evans (Editor).</strong> <em>Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines.</em> Oxford University Press, 1935.<ul> <li>Collection of Tibetan texts including teachings on Tulpas and their creation.</li> <li><a href="https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.131022" rel="nofollow">https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.131022</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Young, David E.</strong> <em>Tibetan Buddhism in Western Perspective: Reflections on the Role of the West in Tibetan Studies.</em> State University of New York Press, 1992.<ul> <li>An analysis of how Tibetan concepts like Tulpas have been adapted in the West.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sunypress.edu/p-1635-tibetan-buddhism-in-western-per.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.sunypress.edu/p-1635-tibetan-buddhism-in-western-per.aspx</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Zaleski, Carol.</strong> <em>Otherworld Journeys: Accounts of Near-Death Experience in Medieval and Modern Times.</em> Oxford University Press, 1987.<ul> <li>Investigates near-death experiences and their relation to thoughtforms, including Tulpas.</li> <li><a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/otherworld-journeys-9780195040998" rel="nofollow">https://global.oup.com/academic/product/otherworld-journeys-9780195040998</a></li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3><strong>Web Resources and Articles</strong></h3> <ol> <li><strong>Baker, Jennifer.</strong> &quot;What is a Tulpa?&quot; <em>Learn Religions</em>, 2020.<ul> <li>A detailed article exploring the concept of Tulpas from its origins to modern interpretations.</li> <li><a href="https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-a-tulpa-4773815" rel="nofollow">https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-a-tulpa-4773815</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Brandon, Brian.</strong> &quot;Tulpas: The Paranormal Thoughtform Explained.&quot; <em>The Ghost In My Machine</em>, 2018.<ul> <li>Explains how Tulpas are believed to manifest and their place in paranormal studies.</li> <li><a href="https://theghostinmymachine.com/2018/07/23/tulpas-paranormal-thoughtform-explained-origin-theories-modern-examples/" rel="nofollow">https://theghostinmymachine.com/2018/07/23/tulpas-paranormal-thoughtform-explained-origin-theories-modern-examples/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Giebel, R.</strong> &quot;Tulpas and Thoughtforms: A Study in Tibetan Mysticism.&quot; <em>Lion's Roar</em>, 2019.<ul> <li>An article delving into the Tibetan roots of Tulpas and their role in mysticism.</li> <li><a href="https://www.lionsroar.com/tulpas-and-thoughtforms/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lionsroar.com/tulpas-and-thoughtforms/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Horsley, Jake.</strong> &quot;The Tulpa Effect: Creating Realities Through Thought.&quot; <em>The Unreal Universe</em>, 2021.<ul> <li>Discusses how collective belief and imagination might give rise to real entities, known as Tulpas.</li> <li><a href="https://www.unrealuniverse.com/the-tulpa-effect-creating-realities-through-thought/" rel="nofollow">https://www.unrealuniverse.com/the-tulpa-effect-creating-realities-through-thought/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Huff, Michael.</strong> &quot;The Evolution of Tulpas in the Western Imagination.&quot; <em>Paranormal Encyclopedia</em>, 2017.<ul> <li>Explores how the concept of Tulpas has evolved in Western esotericism and paranormal studies.</li> <li><a href="https://www.paranormalencyclopedia.org/tulpas-western-evolution" rel="nofollow">https://www.paranormalencyclopedia.org/tulpas-western-evolution</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Kean, Leslie.</strong> &quot;The Phenomenon of Tulpas: Fictional Beings Brought to Life.&quot; <em>HuffPost</em>, 2019.<ul> <li>An overview of the phenomenon of Tulpas, examining real-life cases and psychological theories.</li> <li><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-phenomenon-of-tulpas_b_7929672" rel="nofollow">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-phenomenon-of-tulpas_b_7929672</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Smith, Nicholas.</strong> &quot;Tulpas in Popular Culture: From Tibetan Buddhism to the Internet Age.&quot; <em>Atlas Obscura</em>, 2020.<ul> <li>An exploration of how Tulpas have been represented in popular culture and the digital age.</li> <li><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-a-tulpa" rel="nofollow">https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-a-tulpa</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Yaden, David.</strong> &quot;Tulpa: The Power of Thought in Tibetan Buddhism and Beyond.&quot; <em>Scientific American</em>, 2018.<ul> <li>An article discussing the psychological aspects of Tulpas and their significance in Tibetan Buddhism.</li> <li> <h2><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tulpa-the-power-of-thought-in-tibetan-buddhism-and-beyond/" rel="nofollow">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tulpa-the-power-of-thought-in-tibetan-buddhism-and-beyond/</a></h2> </li> </ul> </li> </ol>
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