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Can one be free from sorrow and inadequacy and live a life of fullness? Yes. Just like our Rishis did. How? Because you can see what they saw! You are the limitless having a limited human experience. Join me to learn this ancient flowing wisdom by which you will live a life of purpose, connection and see your oneness with all. I am Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) Ph. D, a happy teacher of Vedanta, writer and a Hindu monk. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@arshavidyananda Instagram - https://w ...
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In this podcast series, Rupert Spira explores the non-dual understanding, expressed in different ways. Please subscribe if you would like to be notified whenever new episodes are available. If you would like to find out more about events, publications, and Rupert's archive of recordings, please visit rupertspira.com. Music written and played by Shena Power and recorded by Simon Power.
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Vedanta and Yoga

Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston

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Lectures on Yoga and Vedanta given at the Boston Vedanta Society. Vedanta is one of the world's most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions. According to Vedanta, God is infinite existence, infinite consciousness, and infinite bliss. The term for this impersonal, transcendent reality is Brahman, the divine ground of being. Yet V ...
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Vedanta Talks

Vedanta Society of New York

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Talks on Vedanta given by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894). Vedanta is one of the world’s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions. Web: http://www.vedantany.org iTunes Podcast: http://bit.ly/vedanta-talks-itunes Google Play: http://bit.ly/vedanta-talks-google-pla ...
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Rahul N Singh is the host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast which explores the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or Non-Duality in a very simple, direct and practical way. Episodes include discussions into eastern scriptures like The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads etc, along with discussions on the teachings of Mystics from different traditions and discussions about everyday spirituality. Rahul has been a spiritual seeker for over 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality and fin ...
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Bhagavad Gita | The Essence of Vedanta

Vedanta Society, San Francisco

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Swami Tattwamayananda’s class on Srimad Bhagavad Gita is held at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) on Friday evenings in the First Universal Hindu Temple in the West (founded by Swami Trigunatitananda in 1905). Classes are held on Friday night at 7:30 pm. All are most welcome. The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the most important spiritual classic of Hinduism. Swami Tattwamayananda, currently the Minister of the Vedanta Society of North ...
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Powerful tools for you to feel love now—and at any moment. Techniques and teachings from yoga philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, Kriya Yoga, and more that actually work and help us live a happier, more peaceful life while supporting wisdom and kindness in all. awakeyogameditation.substack.com
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Topics covered: Who am I? What is human life goal? What is this world? Who is God? What is Consciousness? Are both the same? Why Should I Care? How can I improve my daily life even if I don't care about moksha? What are Spiritual Practices worth following? Few Aha moments during the day, in meditation, in scriptural revelations. Tips & Tricks to elevate your personality & transform yourself Our podcasts are based on Vedanta teachings of Swami Dayananda Saraswati lineage.
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[Deep Dive into Vedanta, Non-Dualism, Conscious Creation, Consciousness, Spirituality, Philosophy, Manifestation, Enlightenment, Metaphysics & Ancient Eastern Teachings.] Ancient Vedic Wisdom from India for Understanding the Nature of Existence. We believe that "Intellectual Realization", The understanding of the nature of existence is absolutely necessary to live a fulfilled and successful life. In this podcast, we will explore different philosophies, ancient lost teachings, and works of di ...
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Watch the best Europeans in biotech to grow. Hosted by Philip Hemme. 15k monthly views. Free. Guests include Antoine Papiernik @Sofinnova, Werner Lanthaler @Evotec, Ingmar Hoerr @CureVac, Bernat Olle @Vedanta, Johannes Fruehauf @BioLabs, Rodger Novak @CRISPR Tx, Agnete Fredriksen @Nykode, Mike Ward, Thomas Clozel @Owkin, Marc de Garidel @Abivax, and Sander van Deventer @VectorY & Forbion. Your host Philip animates the conversation to dig out exciting, and sometimes contrarian ideas.
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Mental wellbeing is an escalating global challenge having serious impact on the quality of life, productivity in workplace etc. Our approach to wellbeing fundamentally depends on our perspective of ourselves. Are we just human beings, not much different from animals or something more? Over thousands of years the Vedic spiritual seekers dived deep within themselves to explore the inner space and they repeatedly verified that we all, without exception, are in essence really spiritual beings ha ...
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This spirituality and self-help podcast features interviews, stories, and commentary from top writers and authors. Topics include Mysticism, Contemplative Spirituality, Nondual Awakening, Meditation, Christianit Mysticism, Psychology, Buddhism, Integral Theory, Advaita Vedanta, and more. Contemplative Light provides education and resources in a global effort towards inner transformation through contemplative prayer and meditation. Find us on Facebook where we have a very active community. WE ...
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The Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam is a non-profit institution dedicated to the study of Vedanta and Sanskrit. Vedanta is the knowledge of the self as limitless, whole and free of sorrow and fear. Visit our website www.arshavg.org for more information on classes and retreats. Check out our youtube channel: youtube.com/user/Svatmavidyananda
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Numerous commentaries have been written on the Bhagavad Gita with widely differing views on the essentials. Vedanta commentators read varying relations between Self
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Swami Tattwamayananda, currently the Minister of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco, (originally founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) served in various centers of the Ramakrishna Order in India as editor, publisher, and teacher of Sanskrit, Advaitic texts such as Sri Shankaracharya's commentaries on the 'Prasthanatraya' (the fundamental Sanskrit texts of Vedanta philosophy), Buddhism and Indian philosophy. He underwent traditional training in Hindu scriptures, Sanskri ...
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Swamiji's podcast

Swami Jyotirmayananda

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In our day, Swami Jyotirmayananda stands as one of the most important personalities in expanding the consciousness and elevating the lives of thousands throughout the world. Through his inspiring message and great love for all, he is making a powerful impact on the world we live in.
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Mark Coleman has been engaged in meditation practice since 1981, primarily within the Insight meditation tradition. He has been teaching meditation retreats since 1997. His teaching is also influenced by his studies with Advaita Vedanta and Tibetan teachers in Asia and the West, and through his teacher training with Jack Kornfield. Mark primarily teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California, though he also teaches nationally, in Europe and India. He leads backpacking retreats, natu ...
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Swami Atmananda Podcasts

Swami Atmananda Saraswati

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Podcasts by 'Swami Atmananda Saraswati' of 'Vedanta Ashram, Indore' (MP), India. These are short audio clips of topic of Vedanta - in Hindi. One of our recent series is an Online Study Class on 'Atma-Bodha', a short treatise of 68 shlokas Self-Knowledge. It is written by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
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Shankara Stotra Recitations

Sukadev Bretz - Joy and Peace through Mantra

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Sanskrit Recitations from the Works of Adiguru Shankaracharya. Listen to recitations of Stotras, of Sanskrit Hymns, of Adiguru Shankaracharya. Shri Shankara is the most important Indian Philosopher-Saint. He was the Master-Exponent of Kevala Advaita Vedanta. But he was also a Bhakta, a devotee. He composed many hymns in devotion to Shiva, Krishna, Devi. These are recordings from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.
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Video and Audio Presentations about Tantra Yoga as a Spiritual Path and for personal healing. Topics include Sacred Sexuality, balancing body, mind and Spirit, enlightenment, Self-realization, meditation, Tantra and related yoga practices, non-dualism, non-duality, Advaita Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, and Tantric perspectives on Life, consciousness and the individual Self.
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Voice of Vedanta

Voice of Vedanta

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Vedanta is one of the world’s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions. Vedanta is the philosophical foundation of Hinduism; but while Hinduism includes aspects of Indian culture, Vedanta is universal in its application and is equally relevant to all countries, all cultures, and all religious backgrounds. A closer look at the ...
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Thavam

Swami Guruparananda

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Swamiji's talk on austerity during Maha Shivarathri. The entire collection of Swamiji's talks is available at the Poornalayam website.
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These podcasts are designed to provide listeners with teachings from great spiritual Masters and to create a meditative mood so that the meaning can go deep and enter your heart. These podcasts are not monetized. If you enjoy and benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the daily running costs of our hermitage. Donations/gifts for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://paypal.me/VivekaHermitage Find me on: https://vivekahermitage.com/ or YouTube: ht ...
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The Unlearning Playground is a self improvement podcast by Chetan Narang, a software engineer by degree, but a teacher, life coach and a philosopher at heart. The podcast is designed to dive deep into important questions centred around mental health and spiritual health in the modern world. The episodes are a mix of potent and easily applicable life lessons for your everyday life and direct, honest answers to the most significant questions you can come up with. The aim is to help people thin ...
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This riveting podcast delves into the depths of topics that matter to Hindus across the globe, including the United States. Join me as I uncover the truth on Hinduphobia, champion Hindu Human Rights, unravel Indology, dissect Politics, and unveil the rich History of Hindus and India. In concise 5-10 minute episodes, I'll explore the essence of Dharma, focusing on the social order, ethical behavior, and the sacred duty that guides our conversations. Tune in to be informed, inspired, and empow ...
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Mitchy by Nature and Shreya Upadhyaya

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Splendour of Sanatan Join Mitch and Shreya, two seekers, as they do deep dives into the upanishads, spirituality, sanatanic philosophy, cognitive biases, self-development, and what it means to live a moral life. The stream LIVE every MONDAY at 1230pm EST; 10pm IST Join them and get involved in the chat! Everyone is welcome.
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Srimad Bhagavatam is a Mahapurana. The Srimad Bhagavatam or Bhagavata is one of the great Puranas of Hinduism. Which describes the glories of Lord Krishna(Krsna). The stories of Krsna promises the Devotion(bhakti) towards Lord Krsna. The Bhagavata Purana discusses a wide range of topics such as cosmology, genealogy, geography, mythology, legand, music, dance, yoga, and culture. This Mahapurana is primarily a bhakti(devotional) text, which shows you the path to reach Moksha and to be one with ...
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Dharma Talk with Shiv Baba

Baba Shivaram Saraswati

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Shiv Baba is a monk of the Advaita Vedanta tradition in the lineage of Rama Krishna. His spiritual journey has included living at two Eastern Orthodox monasteries, intensive training in Tibetan Buddhist ascetic practices, and a decade of study and practice with his beloved guru. His ascetic experiences in such a diverse array of cultural settings prepared him for the acceptance of diversity which is the hallmark of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. He believes that helping people find a way to ...
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I am Maria Geller, an Ayurveda Medicine Health Counselor, Hatha Yoga Teacher, and a Wellness Coach rooted in the wisdom of Yoga, Vedanta, and Ayurveda. I support individuals on their journey of conscious living and well-being. I empower others to transform their lives to be happier, healthier, and feel freer.
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Srimad Bhagavatam Dialy

Srimad Bhagavatam Dialy

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Srimad-Bhagavatam begins with the definition of the ultimate source. It is a bona fide commentary on the Vedanta-sutra by the same author, Srila Vyasadeva, and gradually it develops into nine cantos up to the highest state of God realization.
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Looking for Aha-moments? Surprisingly useful connections? Interested in learning more about You, how your personality was formed, who you truly are? I know I am. And so, as an INFJ type I enjoy finding underlying patterns and share them in this forum. I also talk about Non-Duality (Advaita Vedanta). Take this journey with me and with your questions and comments we will tread forth together, attempting to make sense of it all. :)
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Meditation, Non-duality, Mysticism, Yoga and other spiritual traditions and practices, the Inner Quest Podcast is about exploring these topics through talks and interviews with teachers and seekers. The program isn't live, but you can leave a message to be shared in future episodes. Ram Goodman is a student of Advaita Vedanta and a Yogacharya in the Sivananda Tradition.
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This is the official podcast of Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely in Stone Ridge, NY. The Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, founded in 1997, is a residential retreat dedicated to preserving and continuing the universal teachings of Swami Vivekananda. The 82 acre retreat provides opportunities to deepen one’s personal spiritual practice in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, visit an historical location associated with the life of Swami Vivekananda, and access a living spiritual tradition established by ...
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Every evening the teachings of Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram are read and contemplated at Sonoma Ashram. The passages are read from "The Book of Aghor Wisdom", containing the core teachings compiled over the lifetime of this great modern saint. Baba Harihar Ram, a monk and disciple of Aghoreshwar, offers his commentary on each teaching.
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Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.
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It's so easy to get wrapped up in the external battle of life. The expectations we have can rob us from becoming fearless (abhaya). We want to control life as much as we can because we think it will make us happy, when really being an observer (saksi) would really help us take control of our internal self. This internal feeling of joy can only come…
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Like Arjuna (in the Gita), we too wonder - How do wise people, talk, walk and live? More than 200 years ago, Sri Mahipati wrote about the 'Stories of Great Saints of India' in his book, 'Bhakta vijaya' (the Victory of the devotee). Within each story of more than 21 saints are some details of their lives, rich poetic imagery that thrills the heart, …
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Title: Intellect With Spiritual Wisdom 18th Chapter: verse 45, 47, 51, 52, 53 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked” due to our samskaras and natural traits. It is work that we are supposed to do, that we are qualified to do …
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Manifest Joy: Achieve True Fulfillment with Vedanta. To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get access to,…
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The Ultimate Debate: Can Science Validate Spirituality? To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get access …
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The Abhidharmakośabhāṣya (Treasury of Metaphysics with Self-Commentary) is a pivotal treatise on early Buddhist thought composed around the 4th or 5th century by the Indian Buddhist philosopher Vasubandhu. This work is a complete and systematic account of the Abhidharma, and is the peak of scholarship in the Fundamental Vehicle. It elucidates the B…
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Vedic meditators are blessed with a life-changing technique that can make a profound difference in their lives. Many meditators, though, seek to progress even further, and tap into the vast well of Vedic wisdom that is available to us all. One avenue for further progress is knowledge of and initiation into practicing the “Siddhis.” These advanced p…
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We'll explore the alarming trends in depression and suicidal behavior, discussing the critical role of both self-help and external support systems. Discover how the mind's energy, which Swami Tadananda describes as a powerful vortex, can either uplift or drag us down, and learn practical tools to help those in distress. Next, grasp how the energy o…
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Principles of Law of Attraction in Bhagavad-Gita. To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get access to, 1.…
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Shantideva’s Dedication Prayer is one of H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama’s favourite dedications, extracted from Chapter 10 of the Bodhicharyavatara of Master Shantideva.Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compa…
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We’re in Boston 🇺🇸 with one of the top VCs, Otello Stampacchia of Omega Funds. We talked about the highest competitive tension in biopharma now that he has ever seen. We also talked about his career, especially the challenges and opportunities he had from moving to Boston over 15 years ago. 📜 TRANSCRIPT Read the full transcript here: https://flot.b…
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Hosted by: Sri Parag Wagh & Smt.Neha Karande Wagh from Chinmaya Mahima Zone, Mumbai. Venue: Clubhouse, Ashoka Garden, Sewri, Mumbai Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using …
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“In the banquet hall of Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Swami Swatmanandaji was invited by the Ruchika Club (A wing) today on 24th June. The new committee was taking over today and it was the first meeting under them. We thank the founder members Smt. Asha Jhunjhunwala, Smt. Sarita shroff and the committee of Ruchika Club (A Wing) for the opport…
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Unlocking Desire: How the Universe Grants Your Deepest Wishes To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get a…
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All of us want to be happy and we do whatever it takes to feel joyous. The problem is we think we can create happiness so we end up going on an emotional roller coaster. This roller coaster can slow down when we increase our inquiry (vichara) and decrease projection. The more we inquire the more we realize the relative is not the absolute which cul…
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Meditation or Dhyaanam is an integral part of sadhana of aVedanta student-disciple. Since meditation has entered the mainstream, many wrong ideas abound and hence sincere seekers are denied its many benefits. Is the goal of meditation to empty the mind? Is it meditation if the mind wanders? Will meditation solve all my problems? We explore the answ…
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Baizhang Huaihai (720–814 AD) was a Zen master during the Tang dynasty. A native of Fuzhou, he was a dharma heir of Mazu Daoyi. Baizhang's students included Huangbo, Linji and Puhua. He has been venerated as one of the greatest Chan teachers of the Tang era and even today he remains one of the most recognized Chan teachers of all time. His Zen teac…
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As Vedic meditators, we have the distinct advantage of knowing that evolution is the only thing ever happening. So, if this is the case, do we ever need to make things right? Aren’t they right already? In this episode, Thom reminds us that we aren’t just pawns in some cosmic storyline that’s out of our control and that we aren’t just here to witnes…
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What is Self Awareness? Chith and Chidabhasa Explained To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get access t…
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Understanding Enlightenment in the Spiritual Marketplace This episode delves into the confusing and often contradictory definitions of enlightenment encountered in the spiritual marketplace. It critically examines various perspectives on enlightenment, including sudden self-realization, achievements from psychedelic experiences, and profound insigh…
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A selection of quotes and extracts from teachings of Dipa Ma taken from the website: https://dipama.com/Nani Bala Barua (25 March 1911 – 1 September 1989), better known as Dipa Ma, was an Indian meditation teacher of Theravada Buddhism and was of Barua descent. She was a prominent Buddhist master in Asia and also taught in the United States where s…
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To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get access to, 1.FREE Training Immediately, 2.'2-Page Secrets of Re…
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Most of us are following life’s default script -- wake, eat, work, sleep, repeat. But is this working? We receive lots of advice (upadesha) from those we respect on how to be great, but are we actually following? The greatest revelations (mahavakya) of visionaries are accessible to us, but do we trust in them? There are so many opportunities for re…
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Our journey of accepting people is incomplete if it leaves the most important person out – oneself. What do you long to hear? What can you say to yourself? An open letter. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/283-forgiving-oneself-an-open-letter/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Jun 2024| Dharmam Śaraṇam Gacchāmi| Tīrt…
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We’re in San Sebastián 🇪🇸 with one of the top VCs in Europe, Christina Takke from V-Bio Ventures. We talk about her path to get to the top and the benefits of gender diversity for both investing and European biotech as a whole. We also talk about her investment in Argenx when it was only three employees and the venture creation had dropped since 20…
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Spiritual principles can sometimes seem straightforward when we hear them, but when we put them into practice, we might find them difficult to uphold. This is especially the case when the principles have been misunderstood or misinterpreted. In this episode, Thom tackles some misconceptions about “charm,” wealth, and vegetarianism in answer to some…
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The Personality Trap: Why You’re Stuck and How to Escape. To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get acces…
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Selected poems of Hafez taken from the text 'Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved' - translated by Thomas Rain Crowe. Persian lyric poet Hafiz (born Khwāja Šamsu d-Dīn Muḥammad Hāfez-e Šīrāzī) grew up in Shiraz. Very little is known about his life, but it is thought that he may have memorized the Qur’an after hearing his father recite passages. He is o…
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18th Chapter: verse 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our samskaras and natural traits. We feel such work is our calling/duty. When we do our Swadharma, we find contentment and a sense of…
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Swami Tadannanda illuminates how our samskaras, vasanas, and karmas transcend lifetimes, shaping our existence and experiences. In our conversation, we confront the harsh reality of mental anguish and the existential question of untimely death. Swami Tadannanda dispels the myth that ending one's physical existence alleviates suffering, explaining t…
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Life is a trek through a dark forest. It takes lots of endurance (titiksha) to keep up the energy despite all the discomforts and pinpricks. It takes loads of faith (shraddha) to hold onto what you know is ahead, but can’t yet see. It takes boatloads of absorption (samadhana) to stay focused on the path without succumbing to imaginary fears. And it…
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Dear Feel Love Now Community, In the seventh chakra, sahasraram, we realize we are immortal beings. By sitting at “the mystic thousand-petaled lotus,” the crown chakra, we unfold bliss, bliss consciousness, and limitless, unconditional love in our lives. In this episode, Swami Shankarananda describes what might be blocking our hopes and dreams from…
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In this episode Rupert speaks with Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra, Dr Christopher Wallis. They discuss the understanding that is at the heart of some of the greatest spiritual traditions, such as Christianity, Sufism, Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism, and how Advaita and Tantra, even though they emphasise a different a…
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We wrongly think that the big ‘aha’ moments of epiphanies while meditating or during a retreat make us see that life is sacred. Actually, the simple prayers and practices that, we do every day help us appreciate that all of life is sacred. Spread throughout the day, all of these 10-12 shlokas and practices will take less than ten minutes and on top…
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Selected excerpts from the teaching given by Namkai Norbu entitled: The Mirror: Advice on Presence and Awareness. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (1938-2018) was a Tibetan Dzogchen master. When he was two years old, Namkhai Norbu was recognized as the 'mindstream emanation', a tulku, of the Dzogchen teacher Adzom Drugpa (1842–1924). At five, he was also reco…
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As humans, we often draw conclusions based on observations. However, these observations can frequently lead us down the wrong path. Take, for instance, the assumption that wisdom or enlightenment demands an austere or stoic life. This belief stems from centuries of observing monastics and ascetics, who have traditionally been custodians of wisdom. …
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The Hidden Truth of Reality: Conscious Living Masterclass To Understand the True Nature of Reality and to Create your Life Consciously the way you Desire and Deserve, Join A.C.S, 'The Adhvaitha Conscious Society' visit: https://adhvaitha.com Uncover the Nature of Existence, Get the Book 'Decoding God': https://amzn.eu/d/5kdixHJ Opt-in and get acces…
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What does it mean to truly transcend life and death? We compare life to an arrow's flight and a vehicle's journey, discussing how the energy at birth sets the course of one's life, influenced by previous karmas. We ponder the cyclical nature of existence and the soul's quest for realization amidst this repetitive cycle. Finally, we tackle the sensi…
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18th Chapter: verse 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 40th verse: “Everyone in this world is dictated by these three gunas.” Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. A sattvic person is calm and serene even in difficult situations. A rajasik person is swayed by his circumstances. A tamasik person is lazy, confused and delud…
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Contemplative leader Phileena Nikole opens up for the first time ever publicly about her break up with her ex-husband and business partner, the narcissistic abuse she endured, and her miraculous healing from intense trauma back to a resting space of gratitude in her new life. If you are interested in spiritual direction from Phileena, you can conta…
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