Few modern mystics walk the razor’s edge between ancient ritual and contemporary relevance like Sadhu Dah. A formally initiated exorcist and spiritual teacher, his journey spans Thai sorcery, Bonpo shamanism, Taoist alchemy, and even Wicca—each path entered with reverence, rigor, and often, danger. From meditating beside corpses in dark temples to training under monks and shamans across Asia, Sadhu’s story is one of devotion forged through discomfort.
In this interview for Mystic Mag, he shares how he carefully integrates powerful esoteric systems, what it means to confront spirits across cultural paradigms, and how a major TV documentary both amplified and tested his spiritual discipline. Whether you’re drawn to the occult or simply curious about what it means to live in radical service to the unseen, Sadhu Dah offers a rare, grounded look into the sacred—and the strange.
What first drew you to the path of esoteric study and cross-cultural spiritual initiation?
I had two separate experiences which left the biggest impact, the first which had led me to esoteric practices was around 15yrs ago when I met a monk named Thanaphol who taught me meditation and introduced me to Buddhist magic. Cross-cultural learning came from being introduced to Sifu Aman, he was the one that had pushed me into Bonpo, Wicca, Shinobi Gomi, and Ayurveda along with Vedic Mysticism. Teachers inspired me and opened the door for experiences.
How do you integrate teachings from diverse traditions like Bonpo, Taoism, and Thai sorcery into your healing and ritual work?
Very carefully… These are complex sciences, it’s not something akin to baking a cake where things go wrong and the cake doesn’t rise or tastes off. In these scenarios, improper mixing can lead to psychosis, or opening the door to something naughty and ethereal with malevolent intent. As for the how of things, that’s a well guarded secret that I teach to my students after year 3.
What has been the most challenging or transformative spiritual initiation you’ve undergone?
Most challenging was also the most transformative, becoming an Ajarn. I was beat with bamboo sticks by old monks, locked in a dark room with a dead body and made to meditate while laying in a coffin with said body, almost bit by a cobra while snake charming went wrong, so many stories, so many challenges. The end result was becoming a recognized figure in a culture I don’t originate from.
In your experience as an exorcist, how do you approach spiritual entities across different cultural frameworks?
The cultural frameworks are not relevant as it’s all about getting into a state of heart coherence, breaking rapport with the entity, and negating phenomena. It only matters when I’m playing to the religious frameworks of a client which I have no problem doing because internally I’m still doing the necessary process which matters the most.
How has documenting your spiritual journey for a major TV network influenced your personal practice and global reach?
It has opened a lot of doors for me and given me access to experiences I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to come across. As for my personal practice, it’s kept me accountable to myself because all eyes are on me and if I’m going to talk the talk, it’s only natural people look to see if I walk the walk.
