Podcasts about Hinduism

There is a stage of adulthood that no one talks about and no one prepares us for. It is the hardest stage to grow into. It is the stage we fear and try to avoid our whole life. But it's coming for all of us.No, it's not the mid-life crisis. It's the stage of becoming an elder. It doesn't mean we've turned 80. It means we no longer have an elder we can turn to for sage advice, and we have to step into that role ourself. It can happen when we're very young or very old, but there eventually comes a time, if we live long enough, when we become the one everyone leans on for support.In this podcast, I share 3 simple steps for how to step into this hard new role. I talk about how to face loneliness and being alone, old age and aging, and tapping into our inner strength and power. I discuss why it's painful, how to overcome it, and how to become the shining light of wisdom for ourself and others that we're all destined to be.*****If my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the Podcast And if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

Christmas Stories: The Three Responses Matthew 2:1-12 Message SlidesFor the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Opposition & HostilityIndifference & ApathyWorship & SacrificeHOME CHURCH QUESTIONS1. What are some of your family's Christmas traditions? What are your favorite Christmas stories or movies?2. What are some ways we see Herod's opposition and hostility toward Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12 & 16? Why do you think Herod is furious about the birth of Jesus? What are some modern examples of opposition and hostility toward Jesus?3. While we might not be opposed to Jesus the same way Herod was, we can still have “the spirit of Herod” in our lives. What are some characteristics of a life that is marked by the spirit of Herod? How would this contrast with the spirit of Jesus? What is an area of your life that could look more like the spirit of Jesus and less like the spirit of Herod?4. What are some examples from Matthew 2 that demonstrate how the Old Testament was anticipating the coming of Jesus? Why do you think the religious leaders are not more excited about the idea of Christ being born? 5. Have you ever talked with someone who was indifferent or apathetic toward Jesus? How would you respond to someone who said they are neutral or indifferent toward Him?6. According to Matthew 2:10-11, how do the wise men respond to Jesus? What are some ways we should follow their example? 7. What area of your life are you most hesitant to have Jesus “rearrange?” What would it look like for you to live like He is the King over that area of your life?Mission Highlight - The Adi Dravida in IndiaThe Adi Dravida in South India, have long faced social discrimination and poverty. Many work as farmers, laborers, or leather workers, though some are gaining access to education and professional jobs. Most follow Hinduism, with only a tiny Christian presence despite having Scripture available in Tamil. Pray that God would open doors for the gospel among the Adi Dravida, raise up Indian believers to build genuine friendships, and strengthen the few existing Christians to boldly share Christ within their communities.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 11/23 29,630Giving For 11/30 25,532YTD Budget 761,538Giving 698,433 OVER/(UNDER) (63,105) Fellowship 101New to Fellowship? We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 11th, at 9 AM in the conference room (first floor) to hear about our mission, values, and ministries. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. This is an important step in getting connected at Fellowship. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Christmas OfferingThis December, we are taking up a special offering for the Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2026). The gifts received will determine the number of boxes we can send. To send each gospel opportunity (box), it costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can give online by going to fellowshipconway.org/give and selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. To give an idea of what we are trying to raise, we packed 2,800 boxes last year, which is equal to $56,000. We would love to do even more next year!Fellowship Women's Hebrews Bible StudyThis February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we'll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship. Free childcare by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women.Men's Fellowship BreakfastJoin us on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Atrium for a great morning of food, fellowship, and encouragement. No sign-up is required—just bring your Bible and come ready to enjoy breakfast, connect with other men, and start your day with prayer and Biblical insight. Questions? Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.OCC Celebration | December 14Join us next Sunday as we put a bow on National Collection Week and celebrate what God has done! We'll reveal the total number of shoeboxes packed at Fellowship and across the entire River Valley Area. You won't want to miss this moment of gratitude and praise — and please keep praying for every child who will receive a shoebox!Join a Home ChurchHome Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium.

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Exploring the connections between Bharata Natyam dance and zazen, Anusha Enryu Fernando helps listeners remember the joy of practice.This conversation was originally recorded on the Paths of Practice Podcast. Listen to more episodes HERE.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Anusha and Vincent discuss:Zen practice and doing full-body meditationsBharata Natyam: a sacred and ancient dance that focuses on the mind-body connectionPaying attention to the body so intently that there is no space for thoughtThe non-abiding mind and continuing to move through human experienceUnderstanding the devotional gestures that are built into zen practiceAnusha's profound experience learning Sanskrit for both ancient dance and studying the dharma The most important vow: to really be alive in this lifeFood preparations, making offerings, and connecting with the ancestors through foodHow people get stuck on the first noble truth and forget that there is joy in practiceCheck out The Great Vow Zen Monastery in Oregon and learn more about residencies, workshops, and more.About Anusha Enryu Fernando:Anusha Enryu Fernando was born in Sri Lanka to a Theravadin Buddhist family. Her grandparents founded the Vipassana Meditation Centre located in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1957. She began practicing Zen Meditation with Hogen and Chozen Roshi in 2007, and became a dharma holder in 2021. She holds a BA in Religious Studies, specializing in Buddhism and Hinduism from McGill University, and a Masters of Arts in Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia, specializing in Sanskrit. In her dissertation, she translated a Sanskrit poem of the life story of the Buddha, called the Padyacudamani. Enryu has been a teacher and performer of Bharata Natyam, a form of Indian Classical Dance, for the past thirty years and is the founder and Artistic Director of Shakti Dance Society. She has also been the book purchaser at Banyen Books and Sound, Vancouver's iconic spiritual and metaphysical bookstore, for the past twenty-eight years. She is the mother of an adult daughter and lives with her husband, parents, and multiple furry friends in Vancouver, Canada. Read more about Anusha's work in Shakti Dance HERE."Movement is a huge part of the experience of zazen. You're not sitting there like a fallen rock. The connecting with just the aliveness of that experience, that juicy, wonderful aliveness which is movement, is the practice.” –Anusha Enryu FernandoAbout Vincent Moore:Vincent Moore is a creative and creative consultant living in San Francisco, California, with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry and holds a graduate degree in Buddhist Studies. For years, he performed regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, an improv and sketch comedy theatre based in New York and Los Angeles. As an actor, Vincent performed on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Seth Meyers, Above Average, and The UCB Show on Seeso. As a writer, he developed for television as well as stage, including work with the Blue Man Group, and his own written projects have been featured on websites such as Funny or Die. Additionally, he received a Masters of Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies with a Certificate in Soto Zen Studies and engages in a personal Buddhist practice within the Soto Zen tradition. Vincent is also the creator and host of the podcast, Paths of Practice, which features interviews with Buddhists from all over the world. Learn more on Vincent's website HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 2 Texts 223-224 bhavāṁs tu yadi mokṣasya tucchatvānubhavena hi viśuddha-bhagavad-bhakti- niṣṭhā-sampattim icchati tadā nijaṁ mahā-mantraṁ tam eva bhajatāṁ param atrāpīdaṁ mahā-gūḍhaṁ śṛṇotu hṛdayaṅ-gamam TRANSLATION If you have indeed realized the pettiness of liberation and want to attain the treasure of firm faith in pure devotional service to the Lord, then simply worship your transcendental mantra. And please hear this great secret, which is pleasing to the heart:

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is a powerful roadmap -- and on this season, we're exploring its essential verses. On this episode, we explore Chapter 2, Verse 55. Here, Prince Arjuna asks about the experience of a still intellect, and Shri Krishna explains that it comes from fulfilling one's responsibilities with dedication. By renouncing all desires, the ego dissolves into the Spirit, leading to contentment, completeness, and the experience of Independent Joy.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic. By combining archaeological and art historical analysis with an historical ecology approach, Murphy traces the outlines of Buddhism's spread into the region, along its major river systems. In this episode, hosted by Natali Pearson, Murphy shows how he has read this history into and against the Khorat landscape, attending to the emergence of monumental architecture such as stūpa, and Buddha images carved into the rockfaces of hills and mountainsides, and the importance on the Khorat Plateau of the use of boundary markers, or sīmā. This book provides a new picture of the region in the first and early second millennia, adding to our understanding of the development of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, and offering a new basis for other regionally-focused scholarship to thrive —from textual Buddhology to history to anthropology. As Murphy explains, this opens up new possibilities for understanding the early spread of Buddhism within different landscapes across Asia. Dr Stephen A. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. He is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, and Chair of the Centre of South East Asian Studies, at SOAS University of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic. By combining archaeological and art historical analysis with an historical ecology approach, Murphy traces the outlines of Buddhism's spread into the region, along its major river systems. In this episode, hosted by Natali Pearson, Murphy shows how he has read this history into and against the Khorat landscape, attending to the emergence of monumental architecture such as stūpa, and Buddha images carved into the rockfaces of hills and mountainsides, and the importance on the Khorat Plateau of the use of boundary markers, or sīmā. This book provides a new picture of the region in the first and early second millennia, adding to our understanding of the development of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, and offering a new basis for other regionally-focused scholarship to thrive —from textual Buddhology to history to anthropology. As Murphy explains, this opens up new possibilities for understanding the early spread of Buddhism within different landscapes across Asia. Dr Stephen A. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. He is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, and Chair of the Centre of South East Asian Studies, at SOAS University of London. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic. By combining archaeological and art historical analysis with an historical ecology approach, Murphy traces the outlines of Buddhism's spread into the region, along its major river systems. In this episode, hosted by Natali Pearson, Murphy shows how he has read this history into and against the Khorat landscape, attending to the emergence of monumental architecture such as stūpa, and Buddha images carved into the rockfaces of hills and mountainsides, and the importance on the Khorat Plateau of the use of boundary markers, or sīmā. This book provides a new picture of the region in the first and early second millennia, adding to our understanding of the development of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, and offering a new basis for other regionally-focused scholarship to thrive —from textual Buddhology to history to anthropology. As Murphy explains, this opens up new possibilities for understanding the early spread of Buddhism within different landscapes across Asia. Dr Stephen A. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. He is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, and Chair of the Centre of South East Asian Studies, at SOAS University of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic. By combining archaeological and art historical analysis with an historical ecology approach, Murphy traces the outlines of Buddhism's spread into the region, along its major river systems. In this episode, hosted by Natali Pearson, Murphy shows how he has read this history into and against the Khorat landscape, attending to the emergence of monumental architecture such as stūpa, and Buddha images carved into the rockfaces of hills and mountainsides, and the importance on the Khorat Plateau of the use of boundary markers, or sīmā. This book provides a new picture of the region in the first and early second millennia, adding to our understanding of the development of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, and offering a new basis for other regionally-focused scholarship to thrive —from textual Buddhology to history to anthropology. As Murphy explains, this opens up new possibilities for understanding the early spread of Buddhism within different landscapes across Asia. Dr Stephen A. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. He is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, and Chair of the Centre of South East Asian Studies, at SOAS University of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic. By combining archaeological and art historical analysis with an historical ecology approach, Murphy traces the outlines of Buddhism's spread into the region, along its major river systems. In this episode, hosted by Natali Pearson, Murphy shows how he has read this history into and against the Khorat landscape, attending to the emergence of monumental architecture such as stūpa, and Buddha images carved into the rockfaces of hills and mountainsides, and the importance on the Khorat Plateau of the use of boundary markers, or sīmā. This book provides a new picture of the region in the first and early second millennia, adding to our understanding of the development of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, and offering a new basis for other regionally-focused scholarship to thrive —from textual Buddhology to history to anthropology. As Murphy explains, this opens up new possibilities for understanding the early spread of Buddhism within different landscapes across Asia. Dr Stephen A. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. He is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, and Chair of the Centre of South East Asian Studies, at SOAS University of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

How did Indian culture shape the wonders of Southeast Asia?Tristan Hughes is joined by William Dalrymple to explore the fascinating first millennium AD, from vibrant trade dynamics with the Roman Empire to the establishment of powerful Indian trading guilds and the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism after Rome's decline. They dig in to the construction of the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple in the world which boasts a central area four times the size of Vatican City, with carvings depicting epic Hindu legends.Watch this episode on our NEW YouTube channel: @TheAncientsPodcastMOREThe Romans and India with William DalrympleListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPrehistoric Ireland: NewgrangeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor and producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jainism, along with Buddhism and Hinduism, is one of India's great dharmic traditions – though far less well known than its siblings. Emerging around the second century BCE, it is best-known for valuing ahimsa in pursuit of liberation – a devout practice of non-violence. Yet there is far more to Jain philosophy than liberation and ahimsa. Jainism offers a rich way of understanding the self, the cosmos, and the divine. It's a philosophy with a vision of reality that continues to challenge Western preconceptions on, well, just about everything: from the nature of souls and knowledge to the meaning of life and the origin of the universe. Today, we'll be exploring Jainism with Dr Marie-Hélène Gorisse. Dr Gorisse is currently Dharmanath Assistant Professor in Jain Studies at the University of Birmingham, where she's co-project lead of the Global Philosophy of Religion Project 2. Marie-Hélène's work explores South Asian philosophy of religion and, most specifically, she is a world-leading expert on Jaina philosophy. In this episode, we'll trace how Jainism arose, how its sages taught that the self can escape the cycle of rebirth, and the purpose of the universe. And perhaps more importantly, we'll explore how Jainism can help us all live better lives for the sake of ourselves, and the world around us. This episode is produced in partnership with The Global Philosophy of Religion Project at University of Birmingham, funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Links Marie-Hélène Gorisse, University of Birmingham The Global Philosophy of Religion Project 2, Website

Today, we take a closer look at the philosophy of aliens in Hinduism. We'll explore time in Hindu cosmology, the technology of Vimanas, and other fascinating topics… Welcome to Religion Camp!

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 2 Text 218 sadaika-rūpo 'pi sa viṣṇur ātmanas tathā sva-bhakter janayaty anu-kṣaṇam vicitra-mādhurya-śataṁ navaṁ navaṁ tayā sva-śaktyetara-durvitarkyayā TRANSLATION Although Lord Viṣṇu is always one and unchanging, at every moment He brings forth hundreds of newer and newer varieties of transcendental charm, both in Himself and in His devotional service. He does this by His personal energy, inconceivable to everyone else.

Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, Matt Zeemon discusses the power of psychedelics for quieting the ego, rekindling love, facing pain, and opening the heart.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Matt Zeemon explores:Psychedelics as catalysts for healing, not curesMatt's first psychedelic experience and reconnecting with his motherWestern psychological medicine as a bandaid approach versus working to find the root causeBreaking repetitive thinking patterns ourselvesUncovering what relative risk meansThe mental health crisis in our country, especially among veterans How we all have psychedelic usage within our lineage The social politics of psychedelic substances Ways to create safe, sacred space for yourself and others on their journeysWhat it truly means to walk each other homeAbout Matt Zeemon:Matt Zemon, MSc, is a best-selling author and thought leader at the intersection of psychedelics, science, and spiritual experience. With a Master's in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, he blends modern research with timeless wisdom to support safe, intentional psychedelic use. Inspired by teachers like Ram Dass, Matt's work empowers spiritual seekers, veterans, and others on the path of healing and transformation. Learn more about Matt on his website.About The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. “With these medicines, we have the real ability to heal ourselves. It's not that the medicines did it, it's that we rewrote our own stories. We are the medicine when we use psychedelics and entheogens. They don't bring back people we've lost, they don't change the past, they bring it close where we can look at it, discover it, understand it, and decide how to make more of our present. That's why psychedelics are catalysts and not cures.” –Matt ZeemonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you curious about the mysteries of reincarnation and the healing potential of past life regression? This groundbreaking guide reveals profound insights into the soul's journey through time —drawing inspiration from the work of pioneering authors like Brian Weiss, Michael Newton, Dolores Cannon, and others.In The Past Lives Guidebook, you'll explore a transformative blend of science, neurobiology, spirituality, and real-life stories of healing through past life therapy. Inside, you'll discover:A deep dive into the core principles of past life regression and its power to support emotional, spiritual, and even physical healingHow various religious and spiritual traditions—including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and indigenous cultures—understand reincarnation, karma, and the soul's evolutionScientific insights from biology and neuroscience that reveal how past life experiences may influence current behaviors, emotions, and health issuesStep-by-step overview of how a past life regression session works, and how it can be used for self-discovery, healing, and personal transformationA fascinating look at future life exploration—and how glimpses of your possible futures can inform and empower your choices todayPast life regression is more than a tool for healing—it's a pathway to living with deeper purpose, clarity, and connection to your soul's wisdom.Whether you're seeking to uncover hidden memories, release emotional wounds, or explore the infinite possibilities of your soul's journey, this accessible and compelling guide invites you to step beyond the limits of time and discover the healing potential that lies within.Craig Meriwether is a mindset coach and clinical hypnotherapist who helps people release negative emotions, trauma, and limiting beliefs so they can reach their full potential.A Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, and NLP Practitioner, Craig is the founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy and Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy. For over 12 years, he has worked with clients worldwide—helping people heal from childhood trauma, supporting cancer patients with pain control, assisting veterans with PTSD, guiding students through test anxiety, empowering entrepreneurs with confidence, coaching athletes toward peak performance, and helping anyone struggling with fear, anxiety, or overwhelm.Through Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy, Craig specializes in spiritual healing, including past life regression, spirit world regression, and connecting clients with spirit guides and ancestors. He offers private online sessions, workshops, and multi-day retreats across the U.S. and internationally.Craig is a graduate of the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, completing 500 hours of Clinical Hypnotherapy Training and earning his Certification as a Medical Hypnosis Specialist, along with 200+ hours of advanced study in hypnotherapy and NLP.BioCraig Meriwether, CHT-CMS, is a leader in the field of past-life regression and hypnotherapy. He has conducted thousands of sessions, helping people connect with their past lives, receive guidance from the spirit world, and heal from trauma, emotional blocks, and fear in their current life. Through his company, Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy, Craig offers oneon-one past-life regression sessions, as well as workshops and multi-day retreats both nationally and internationally. Craig is a graduate of the renowned Hypnotherapy Academy of America, where he completed 500 hours of classroom-style training to become a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHT), earning additional Certification as a Medical Hypnosis Specialist (CMS).His training was taught by leading experts in hypnotherapy and medical professionals. He has also completed over 200 hours of continuing education in hypnotherapeutic techniques, past-life regression, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). He is the author of Depression 180, praised by Wendy Love, creator of DepressionGateway.com, as “one of the best, most thorough books on depression I have read.” Psychologist Dr. Steven Gurgevich described it as “the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource to help ourselves and loved ones struggling with depression.” Craig is also the creator of The Mind Mastery Blueprint and the Life Transformation Kit, and he is a featured author in the New York Times bestselling book Pearls of Wisdom: 30 Inspirational Ideas to Live Your Best Life Now!, alongside Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, and Janet Attwood.https://sacredmysteryhypnotherapy.com/https://craiginreallife.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When we realize the root cause of what is stealing our joy, it becomes easy to rip that cause out from the roots so that it never grows back. In this podcast, I share the #1 reason we are not loving life to the fullest. And I discuss how we can all start right here, right now.Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date.*****If my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the Podcast And if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 2 Text 217 sadaika-rūpaṁ bahu-rūpam adbhutaṁ vimukti-saukhyāt pratiyogi tat sukham harer mahā-bhakti-vilāsa-mādhurī- bharātmakaṁ tarkyam atad-vidāṁ na hi TRANSLATION That extraordinary happiness is always one, yet it assumes many features. It stands in contrast to the happiness of impersonal liberation. Devotional happiness is made of the intense sweetness of sporting pastimes in the highest devotional service to the Lord. Persons unfamiliar with this pleasure cannot even imagine what it is like.

Indian Americans are one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in the US. But a fracture has opened in the community over the role of Hindu faith and identity. Some Indian Americans are pushing back against Hindutva, a form of religious nationalism and the campus of Rutgers University has become a flashpoint. GUEST:Richa Karmarkar is senior writer at the Religion New Service based in New York and has written on Rutgers

On this season of Live Vedanta, we're distilling the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into its 70 essential verses. In Essential Verse 5 -- from Chapter 2, Verse 47 -- Shri Krishna shifts from teaching about our Real Nature and the nature of change to explaining the importance of fulfilling our responsibilities. When our intention is focused solely on right action—not results or inaction—we cultivate quietude, purity, and freedom from restlessness, laziness, and inertia.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

Most people think they know what the Hare Krishna movement is, until they actually speak with a monk living the lifestyle. In this eye-opening conversation recorded at Spirit Fest USA, we sit down with Jadardana Krishna Das, a modern monk who breaks down the truth behind one of the world's most misunderstood spiritual traditions. If you've ever wondered what the robes mean, why monks shave their heads, what Krishna Consciousness actually teaches, or whether the Bhagavad Gita has anything to offer someone who isn't Hindu…this episode will challenge your assumptions and force you to see spiritual awakening in a completely different light. This isn't dogma. This isn't recruitment. This is practical mind-training, ancient consciousness science, and a path toward inner clarity that anyone, any faith, any background, can explore. What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔ What the Hare Krishna movement really teaches Not the stereotypes. Not the assumptions. The actual mission: raising consciousness, reconnecting with the soul, and empowering people from any background to develop a spiritual foundation. ✔ The surprising truth about the Bhagavad Gita It's not a “Hindu book.” It predates Hinduism and Buddhism and offers universal teachings on the mind, the self, and the battlefield within.  ✔ Why monks shave their heads & wear orange robes Purification, simplicity, detachment, spiritual focus, and yes, hygiene. The symbolic meaning goes far deeper than most people realize.  ✔ What the forehead markings really represent Not decoration...purification, protection, and identity within a specific philosophical lineage.  ✔ Are Hare Krishnas trying to convert people? Short answer: no. Long answer: this episode explains why the movement focuses on knowledge, not recruitment.  ✔ How chanting really works Why anyone, child or adult, any religion or none, can chant Hare Krishna and experience its effects anytime, anywhere.  ✔ The monk's personal journey From sports, movies, and a secular upbringing…to a life-changing realization in college that led him to choose a life of spiritual training. Why This Conversation Matters:This isn't a fringe movement. This is one of the oldest consciousness-expansion systems on Earth. And it speaks directly to the problems modern seekers face:mental overwhelmlack of meaningdisconnection from selfthe inner “battlefield” the Gita describes so wellthe pressure of material lifethe desire for spiritual grounding without dogmaJadardana shows how these teachings are not about escaping life...they're about engaging with it from a higher state of awareness.Resources Mentioned:• Bhagavad Gita As It Is The recommended version with Sanskrit, translation, and commentary used in the Hare Krishna tradition. Available online, in libraries, and in print.  • Local Hare Krishna Temples & Centers Found in most major cities. Offer meditation, classes, and free vegetarian food. Ideal For Listeners Seeking:Spiritual AwakeningConsciousness ExpansionMysticism & Esoteric KnowledgeMind-Body ConnectionAlternative SpiritualityExploring the UnknownPractical Meditation & Higher Self WorkNon-dogmatic paths to spiritual growthListen Now This episode will shift the way you think about spirituality, identity, and what it means to live a conscious life, whether you resonate with the Hare Krishna path or not. Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 

Episode 0940- Tribulation & Detachment, I(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended commentary on current world conditions associated with Biblical "Tribulation" (Tlipsis, from Greek) -- and its use as catalyst for wise/balanced detachment (Vairagya, in Sanskrit). Multiple perspectives on Tlipsis & Vairagya, with application to personal process, healing & balance,

Episode 0941 - Tribulation & Detachment, II (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Concluding commentary on current world conditions associated with Biblical "Tribulation" (Tlipsis, from Greek) -- and its use as catalyst for wise/balanced detachment (Vairagya, in Sanskrit). Multiple perspectives on Tlipsis & Vairagya, with application to personal process, healing & balance,

What makes Christianity different from every other religion? One question: Who do you say Jesus is?Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth and Pastor Josh Brown wrap up the POV series by examining how Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Hinduism, and New Age spirituality all get Jesus wrong—and why that matters for your eternity.Perfect for your commute or workout, this episode equips you with biblical confidence to understand why Jesus's claim to be "the way, the truth, and the life" leaves no middle ground. He's either Lord, liar, or lunatic.You'll Learn:✅ How false religions reject or redefine who Jesus really is✅ Why the Trinity is essential to biblical Christianity✅ The rising danger of New Age paganism and occult practices✅ How legalism, prosperity gospel, and universalism pervert the true gospel✅ Why salvation through Jesus alone is non-negotiableScripture Referenced: Romans 12:2, Matthew 16:13-17, John 1:1-14, John 14:6, Galatians 1:8-9, Acts 4:12Resource: Megiddo Mosaic - earliest inscription calling Jesus "God" (Museum of the Bible)Subscribe and never miss an episode. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 2 Text 215 paraṁ samādhau sukham ekam asphuṭaṁ vṛtter abhāvān manaso na cātatam vṛttau sphurad vastu tad eva bhāsate 'dhikaṁ yathaiva sphaṭikācale mahaḥ TRANSLATION The happiness felt in impersonal samādhi is plain, isolated, vague, and limited because in that samādhi the functions of the mind have ceased. But when the object of meditation appears in the active mind, that object is more vividly manifest, like sunlight reflected on a crystal mountain.

Clint Hufft and Wendy Dahl delved into gratitude in major religions and spiritual practices. Key points included Christianity's gratitude as recognition of grace, Judaism's foundation of thankfulness, Islam's worship of gratitude, Hinduism's tie to karma, Buddhism's mindfulness, Sikhism's service, Taoism's alignment with nature, Shinto's purity, Baha'i Faith's unity, and indigenous traditions' reciprocity. They also explored gratitude in mindfulness, yoga, law of attraction, energy healing, and personal experiences.

Ethereal Encounters Welcomes David Sereda LIVE, Friday, November 21st, 2025 - 3 PM EST Topic: 3I/Atlas and the Hyperdimensional: A New Solar System Bio: David Sereda is an inventor, author, filmmaker, and spiritual researcher known for his work in quantum harmonics, frequency-based healing technologies, UFOs, and consciousness development. Born on August 21, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, he grew up as the second eldest in a family of five boys. His father, Dr. Lynn Sereda, a Ph.D. in educational psychology from UC Berkeley, profoundly influenced him by introducing meditation at age 13 to pursue "God Consciousness" and spiritual growth. The family briefly relocated to Berkeley, California, in 1964 for his father's studies, amid a period of social and spiritual change that shaped David's early interests. His childhood included significant challenges, such as his parents' divorce, which deepened his quest for spiritual enlightenment. Over 23 years, David worked as a tree planter in British Columbia, personally planting more than 1.3 million trees while integrating physical labor with daily meditation practices. He has over 40 years of experience in meditation, studying world religions (including Buddhism, Hinduism, Gnostic Christianity), yoga, breathwork, sound healing, philosophy, physics, UFOs, crop circles, sacred sites, and consciousness. David's career spans multiple fields: he has authored books like Mona Lisa's Little Secret, Face to Face with Jesus Christ, and The Great Pyramid and The Harmony of the Order (co-authored with his wife, Crystal Sereda); directed and produced documentaries such as Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs (2005), Quantum Communication (2009), and From Here to Andromeda (2017); and appeared on numerous radio and TV shows. In 1994, he reported a profound spiritual encounter, describing a face-to-face meeting with Jesus Christ, which led him to become a disciple while honoring his diverse past teachers. With Crystal, whom he met in Los Angeles through Dan Aykroyd during a UFO footage analysis session at the House of Blues, David co-developed the Quantum ReGenesis meditation and consciousness course series (audio/video). They founded Lightstream Harmonics Technologies, focusing on natural technologies to imprint frequencies and vibrations into jewelry, crystals, and gem-powered EMF Rife frequency devices for healing and DNA activation. Their work explores Tesla technologies, scalar energy, and quantum science for spiritual and physical wellness. David continues to innovate in bio-electric healing systems and harmonic frequencies, offering courses and products through davidsereda.co. Regarding your reference to www.davidsereda.co, that site primarily showcases his inventions and products under Lightstream Harmonics Technologies (e.g., gem-powered healing devices), with limited biographical details—it positions him as the creator of these authentic, handcrafted items and provides contact info (email: DavidSereda@hotmail.com; phone: 250-551-7176)

Offering listeners a way to live life fully, Trudy Goodman explores how to overcome the brain's negative bias by inclining the mind toward appreciation. Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Trudy Goodman gives a lecture on:The mind's tendency to view things negatively How evolutionary wiring shapes what we notice and what we missA powerful teaching from loved ones at the end of life: do all things with joyRemembering that our heart is inclined toward that which we pay attention toHow micro-moments of mindfulness accumulate into lasting transformationBuilding new neural pathways through steady, repeated practiceLiving fully with both joy and difficulty instead of moving into denialEnsuring that we do not overlook that which will grow our spiritual wealthRealizing that both our feelings about a situation and the situation itself do not really matterWhy the Buddha wanted us to look deeply at our suffering and to question itTaking in the goodness of your very own beingThis recording was originally published on Dharmaseed.About Trudy Goodman:Trudy is a Vipassana teacher in the Theravada lineage and the Founding Teacher of InsightLA. For 25 years, in Cambridge, MA, Trudy practiced mindfulness-based psychotherapy with children, teenagers, couples and individuals. Trudy conducts retreats, engages in activism work, and teaches workshops worldwide and online. She is also the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series, The Midnight Gospel. You can learn more about Trudy's flourishing array of wonderful offerings at TrudyGoodman.com“This took me so long to understand in my practice: that what I think about what's happening doesn't matter. Actually, what's happening doesn't even matter. All that matters is do we know it? Can we be with it without being hard on ourselves, shaming ourselves, blaming somebody else? All that matters is our quality of attention to it.” –Trudy GoodmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 2 Text 209 avāntara-phalaṁ bhakter eva mokṣādi yady api tathāpi nātmārāmatvaṁ grāhyaṁ prema-virodhi yat TRANSLATION Even though liberation and its effects are natural by-products of devotional service, devotees do not regard satisfaction in the self as worth taking, for it obstructs pure love of God.

Wednesday, 19 November 2025   But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” Matthew 14:16   “And Jesus, He said to them, ‘They have no need to depart. You, you give, them to eat'” (CG).   In the previous verse, the disciples came to Jesus, noting the remoteness of the area and the late hour, imploring Him to send the people away so they could buy food. In response to that, it now says, “And Jesus, He said to them, ‘They have no need to depart.'”   Although each gospel narrative stands on its own, it is still interesting to see the fuller conversation. Mark's gospel omits the words “They have no need to depart,” but it adds in the words, “And they said to Him, ‘Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give them something to eat?'” Luke likewise leaves out this first clause and omits the additional words of Mark. John's narrative says –   “Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, ‘Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?' 6 But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. 7 Philip answered Him, ‘Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.'” John 6:5-7    Each account is from the writer's own perspective, and yet, they can be harmoniously woven together. In Matthew, Jesus continues, saying emphatically, “You, you give, them to eat.”   One can see the emphasis from Jesus returned to the disciples based on their words, emphatically highlighted by the remoteness of the area –   *“Desolate, it is, this place, and the hour, it passed already. You dismiss the crowds that, having departed into the villages, they should buy themselves food.”   *“They have no need to depart. You, you give, them to eat”   Jesus is providing instruction in who He is and what He is capable of, and He is doing it in a manner that has astonished the minds of His people for two millennia. These are His disciples, and they have been called to accomplish an impossible task. Despite this, the mass feeding will take place, exactly as Jesus directs.   Life application: The miracle of feeding this multitude is something that the Bible asks us to believe at face value. We are not to look for some behind-the-scenes finagling on the part of the disciples or Jesus. In other words, there wasn't a convoy of trucks just on the other side of the hill, secretly ready to deliver food to feed the multitudes.   Rather, God provided the food for the people just as He did with the manna in the wilderness for forty years. It was a true miracle that is to be accepted as such. God continues to perform the miraculous in ways we may not perceive or understand, even to this day. These are done in order to suit His purposes.   Unfortunately, too often, people claim the miraculous when what occurred had nothing to do with God's providing a miracle. There are key issues we should look for to determine if something is truly miraculous.   One is to ask if the matter brought glory to God. That is the first and key point. However, such cannot be a miracle that supposedly glorifies God but which doesn't glorify Jesus. There are innumerable claims of the miraculous in Catholicism, which supposedly highlight Mary or some other figure. Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and other religions claim miracles all the time. Do a general search on YouTube and you'll see this.   Likewise, claims of the miraculous come from Mormonism and other false cults that fall under the umbrella of “Christian” denominations. If biblical Christianity is true, these miracles cannot be real, God-directed miracles. Paul speaks of false gospels, false prophets, false brethren, and the working of Satan, which includes power, signs, and lying wonders.   Therefore, not everything that appears miraculous is. In fact, the large preponderance of so-called miracles in the world is nothing but chance events, false claims, or active workings of Satan. As you read the Bible, evaluate the miracles in it and consider why they are recorded.   They will always be there to glorify God and to validate His workings in and among His people or for their instruction. Have discernment, and don't trust anything simply because it is presented by someone who claims to be Christian. You will find that almost every supposed claim of divine intervention, be it dreams, tongues, appearances, or other supposed miraculous events, is simply hogwash.   The Bible is written. It testifies to Jesus and His workings. Do you really need more to edify your walk before the Lord? Have faith in what God has done. If He does more in your life, be grateful that His hand was upon you for whatever need you had, be it healing, financial help, or a moment of encouragement that you alone share with Him and that builds you up as His child.   Lord God, help us to have discernment and not to get caught up in things that are not helpful to our relationship with You. There are way too many distractions in this life that are neither edifying nor healthy. Keep us from such things, O God. Amen.

Just about everyone knows the word "karma." It's so popular that products and companies are using it. But to simply say "what goes around comes around" is a bit too simplistic to describe a doctrine that has influenced civilizations for millennia. In his new book ‘Karmic Relief' author Phil Goldberg provides the deep detail underlying this concept in a way that is understandable by both theologians and those without advanced Religious Studies degrees alike. This week Fred Stella engages with Phil on the basic beliefs of both karma and rebirth. Theme music "Nigal."

On this season of Live Vedanta, we're distilling the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into its 70 essential verses. In Essential Verse 4 -- from Chapter 2, Verse 11 -- we learn that our True Nature is Joy. By detaching from the finite—whose transient nature causes grief—we overcome sadness, anxiety, and dejection. ➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

Discover the powerful story of Shiva and Sati, the divine love saga that shaped Hindu goddess worship and sacred geography. From Adi Shakti's incarnation as Sati to the creation of Shakti Peeths across India, this episode reveals ancient Hindu mythology's most dramatic tale.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, KB dives into a candid and often controversial question: Should Christians do yoga? Drawing from Scripture, church history, and the original roots of yoga in Hinduism, she explains why yoga is far more than physical stretching or relaxation. KB unpacks the spiritual philosophy behind yoga, the meaning of terms like “union” and “Aum,” and why its practices are incompatible with a biblical view of God, worship, prayer, and spiritual warfare.KB also addresses trends like “holy yoga” and “Christian yoga,” lovingly challenging believers to seek discernment, not loopholes. She contrasts yoga's focus on self with Jesus' call to die to self, highlights key Bible passages that warn against pagan practices and divination, and closes with a powerful prayer for wisdom and discernment. If you're a Christian who currently practices yoga—or you've wondered if it's “just stretching”—this episode will equip you with knowledge rooted in God's Word so you can make a decision in obedience to Him.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

Hinduism in Five Minutes (Equinox Publishing, 2022) is an accessible and lively introduction to common questions about the practices, ideas, and narratives often identified as Hindu. Suitable for beginning students and the general reader. Steven W. Ramey is a Professor in Religious Studies at the University of Alabama, where he also directs the Asian Studies Program. Raj Balkaran is a scholar, online educator, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this monologue, Kushal wants to talk about the ongoing tussle between political Islam and political Hinduism in India. How is it affecting the Indian societal landscape and what is the road ahead in light of the startling revelations about the delhi blast case and the doctors involved in the terrorist plot. #kashmir #terrormodule #delhiblastnews #jammuandkashmir #nationalsecurity #srinagar #hinduism #islam #hindutva #islamism #civilisation ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Jainism, along with Buddhism and Hinduism, is one of India's great dharmic traditions – though far less well known than its siblings. Emerging around the second century BCE, it is best-known for valuing ahimsa in pursuit of liberation – a devout practice of non-violence. Yet there is far more to Jain philosophy than liberation and ahimsa. Jainism offers a rich way of understanding the self, the cosmos, and the divine. It's a philosophy with a vision of reality that continues to challenge Western preconceptions on, well, just about everything: from the nature of souls and knowledge to the meaning of life and the origin of the universe. Today, we'll be exploring Jainism with Dr Marie-Hélène Gorisse. Dr Gorisse is currently Dharmanath Assistant Professor in Jain Studies at the University of Birmingham, where she's co-project lead of the Global Philosophy of Religion Project 2. Marie-Hélène's work explores South Asian philosophy of religion and, most specifically, she is a world-leading expert on Jaina philosophy. In this episode, we'll trace how Jainism arose, how its sages taught that the self can escape the cycle of rebirth, and the purpose of the universe. And perhaps more importantly, we'll explore how Jainism can help us all live better lives for the sake of ourselves, and the world around us. This episode is produced in partnership with The Global Philosophy of Religion Project at University of Birmingham, funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Links Marie-Hélène Gorisse, University of Birmingham The Global Philosophy of Religion Project 2, Website

Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta Part 2 Chapter 2 Text 207 muktāś cāsya tayā śaktyā sac-cid-ānanda-dehitām prāpitās te bhajante taṁ tādṛśaiḥ karaṇair harim TRANSLATION The Lord's personal energy grants those liberated souls spiritual bodies of eternity, knowledge, and bliss. And with the spiritual senses thus acquired, those souls worship Lord Hari.

Our bodies respond to the thoughts in our head. We make choices because of our thoughts. And if we have a scary thought, we feel fear. If our thoughts are angry in nature, we feel anger. If we have worrying thoughts, we feel stressed and anxious. If they are positive, we feel good and happy.We think reality effects our thoughts, but it is our thoughts that create our reality. Most of us simply have an untrained mind. Our mind is our master. The ego runs the show.In this podcast, I talk about how our higher self can take back the reins of our mind. I discuss how our egos took control in the first place and the sneaky tricks it uses to hold on to power. And I share some simple solutions for taming the mind so that it becomes our loyal, helpful companion instead of our moody, needy, and impulsive boss.Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date.*****If my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the Podcast And if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/14/25), Hank answers the following questions:What is your view of the Rapture? Kenny - Manhattan, KS (1:03)My daughter experienced abuse from her husband. Can she get a divorce? Mary Lou - Davidson, MI (7:12)Why does the Bible use the name “Jesus” instead of “Yeshua”? Brad - Jackson, MO (15:47)How do I witness to my friend from a Hindu background who believes that Jesus and Krishna are both God, just in different incarnations? John - Norwalk, CA (16:37)Was it really Samuel or someone else who appeared in 1 Samuel 28? Jackie - Longview, TX (21:18)Is it important to keep the Sabbath, and if so, why? Troy - WA (22:07)

Connecting to the timelessness of the present moment, Gil Fronsdal offers practical steps towards the only source of true happiness: contentment.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explores:Seeing the timeless present through photographs Enjoying the preciousness of our limited time here on earth How corporate, capitalist America prefers people who are discontentWhat the Buddha said about the vital importance of contentment How many desires often dissipate on their own if you ride them outThe ways in which desire alienates us from ourselves The embodied quality of contentment and being in touch with ourselvesFreedom in the Buddhist sense: freedom ‘from' rather than freedom ‘to do'Cultivating contentment by valuing it and seeing it as an important part of lifeActivities which encourage contentment versus remaining franticFacing discontentment head-on so that it does not drive us This recording was originally published on Dharmaseed. “Contentment is a falling away of anxiety, restlessness, reaching forward, fear, being fragmented, and disconnected. It is a kind of settling. If we're driven by desires, fears, preoccupations, or fantasies, often our energy, our center of attention, is upwelling in an unhealthy way. As we are contented, we feel the settling down, settling down into the center of gravity.” –Gil Fronsdal About Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Laurette Willis's mom took her to yoga at the age of seven, thinking it would be a resolution for young Laurette's emotional eating. In reality, yoga is considered a "missionary arm" of Hinduism and New Age spirituality. During her decades-long involvement with yoga, she says she felt like a "walking wound looking for a bandaid".  In adulthood after her parents had passed, she traveled the world and joined a New Age community in Oklahoma. Yet misery followed her still, until she encountered Christ. Learn about Dr. Laurette's comprehensive workout program at her website here: https://praisemoves.com/page/about-us-laurettes-bio-ministry as a Christian alternative to yoga!SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//Facebook// WebsitePurchase Sue's Transformational Bible Studies and Devotionals on Amazon!Sue Corl's best-selling books: Crown of Beauty Bible Study, Broken But UndefeatedCrown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!

Send us a textThis episode is profound. It is not for the faint of heart. I recognize how vulnerable we all are. But before we can avail the healing balms, we must face the truth of that which steals our human sovereignty and creates instead strife, conflicts and despair.What is Shakti? A Sanskrit word for the Divine Feminine — Shakti is the Goddess and Mother of all creation who has guarded and led me evercloser to her. Shakti's powers are infinite. She is the primordial feminine force of creation. As the primordial feminine energy, she is the root source on which all else depends for survival, nourishment, and thriving. She exists in every iota of life, each life form, and in all genders, albeit only women carry her power in its awakened form. This concept is rooted in the idea that women are the repository of both creative and destructivepower, reflecting the dual nature of feminine primordial power. In Hinduism, women's inheritance of Shakti is used toempower them, to resist patriarchy and reclaim their inherentdivine power.The work of I Am Shakti emerged after years of being violently targeted and assaulted by a group of well-funded haters who carried out their attacks with military precision. This abysmal reality awakened the sleeping warrior within my soul. I awoke with only one option that is to energize my purpose in this birth by standing tall in spirit and speaking truth. Suffering aside, my experience of being a brown skinned  woman whom they dared to target gave me access to their devious schemes as I honed my ability to dissect their history and legacy which together we must conquer if we are to regain full human sentiency. For eons, patriarchal rule has been reeking havoc on the lives of men, women and nature as a whole. They have succeeded in strategically numbing individual intelligence, dumbing our voices to fit into their inscrutable model- that of a life bereft of awareness. Both masculine and feminine energies have been enduring crippling disempowerment. To safeguard the life and sacred purpose of our planet we must stop living as the unmourned and recover consciousness. Obviously, I Am Shakti, is not for the faint hearted. Drawing on ancient Vedic wisdom, historical and current events, and my personal story, I explored how the fear of the feminine has been weaponized throughout history. At its core, I Am Shakti is an impassioned plea for women, in particular, to reclaim their innate Shakti nature to foster justice, compassion, cooperation, love, and nourishment for all beings. The book calls for balancing the primordial Shiva-Shakti energy, the universal masculine-feminine force that generates harmony and nourishment for all life.  To recreate  sentient world, we must shift from a dualistic, binary understanding of this energy toward a non-dual, nurturing wholeness that exists within every individual. I Am Shakti serves as both a personal transformation story and a guide, offering simple Vedic practices and encouragement to help readers restore balance within themselves and the world. Profoundly stirring, this book is a celestial hymn to the divine feminine, resonating deeply within the cosmic tapestry of life.Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey~www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.com Get Maya's New Book: I Am Shakti: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shakti Amazon.com Bookshop.org

There is a weight to modern existence — perhaps you've felt it. In a world in which social and environmental crises only seem to be deepening and our familial, communal and spiritual support systems are steadily crumbling, individuals are buckling under the weight. This weight is not simply metaphorical. When the web of relationships that traditionally hold human culture together is fractured, then sociocultural, ecological, and even cosmic burdens are funneled to individuals to carry. We often try to tackle these burdens on our own — but they are far too big for one person to bear. Traditional cultures, by contrast, tend to be constructed around networks of support — not only in their sociocultural and spiritual systems, but in their understanding of a cosmological and ecological mandala of animate forces, gods and goddesses and spirit helpers that literally bear weight. So animate traditions invoke various weight bearers, from turtles to elephants to the great mother goddess herself — who is known as the 'support' of everything that is. Such figures invite us into a deeper vision of support that is not generated or borne by us alone and that requires that we rethink the human role in the web of life. In such relational visions, people are not gods. They have responsibilities to the web of life, but they are not responsible for bearing everything. The tendency of the modern individualist mind to put itself at the center of the cosmos and try to bear universal burdens on its own has roots that go back to the creation story that lives at the heart of western history, a story that imbues individual beings with the greatest burden of all — the burden of salvation. If we look closely this unconscious burden is still at play everywhere, across the social and political spectrum, in wellness narratives and psychotherapeutic narratives, and even in the stories we tell about how it's our imperative to 'save the world.' Perhaps it's time to unpack this deeply rooted burden and regrow it as something else. Featuring a beautiful telling of the story of Sky Woman by Mohawk Chief Beverly Cook, and original music from Beya, Balladir, Olivia the Bard, Hummbbugggg, Victor Sakshin and Marya Stark, This episode dives deep into the roots of the cosmic burdens that individuals in modern culture bear, and explores what it means to redistribute the burden as we find cosmic, ecological, and communal support.Support the show

Are you curious about the mysteries of reincarnation and the healing potential of past life regression? This groundbreaking guide reveals profound insights into the soul's journey through time —drawing inspiration from the work of pioneering authors like Brian Weiss, Michael Newton, Dolores Cannon, and others.In The Past Lives Guidebook, you'll explore a transformative blend of science, neurobiology, spirituality, and real-life stories of healing through past life therapy. Inside, you'll discover:A deep dive into the core principles of past life regression and its power to support emotional, spiritual, and even physical healingHow various religious and spiritual traditions—including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and indigenous cultures—understand reincarnation, karma, and the soul's evolutionScientific insights from biology and neuroscience that reveal how past life experiences may influence current behaviors, emotions, and health issuesStep-by-step overview of how a past life regression session works, and how it can be used for self-discovery, healing, and personal transformationA fascinating look at future life exploration—and how glimpses of your possible futures can inform and empower your choices todayPast life regression is more than a tool for healing—it's a pathway to living with deeper purpose, clarity, and connection to your soul's wisdom.Whether you're seeking to uncover hidden memories, release emotional wounds, or explore the infinite possibilities of your soul's journey, this accessible and compelling guide invites you to step beyond the limits of time and discover the healing potential that lies within.Craig Meriwether is a mindset coach and clinical hypnotherapist who helps people release negative emotions, trauma, and limiting beliefs so they can reach their full potential.A Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, and NLP Practitioner, Craig is the founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy and Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy. For over 12 years, he has worked with clients worldwide—helping people heal from childhood trauma, supporting cancer patients with pain control, assisting veterans with PTSD, guiding students through test anxiety, empowering entrepreneurs with confidence, coaching athletes toward peak performance, and helping anyone struggling with fear, anxiety, or overwhelm.Through Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy, Craig specializes in spiritual healing, including past life regression, spirit world regression, and connecting clients with spirit guides and ancestors. He offers private online sessions, workshops, and multi-day retreats across the U.S. and internationally.Craig is a graduate of the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, completing 500 hours of Clinical Hypnotherapy Training and earning his Certification as a Medical Hypnosis Specialist, along with 200+ hours of advanced study in hypnotherapy and NLP.BioCraig Meriwether, CHT-CMS, is a leader in the field of past-life regression and hypnotherapy. He has conducted thousands of sessions, helping people connect with their past lives, receive guidance from the spirit world, and heal from trauma, emotional blocks, and fear in their current life. Through his company, Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy, Craig offers oneon-one past-life regression sessions, as well as workshops and multi-day retreats both nationally and internationally. Craig is a graduate of the renowned Hypnotherapy Academy of America, where he completed 500 hours of classroom-style training to become a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHT), earning additional Certification as a Medical Hypnosis Specialist (CMS).His training was taught by leading experts in hypnotherapy and medical professionals. He has also completed over 200 hours of continuing education in hypnotherapeutic techniques, past-life regression, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). He is the author of Depression 180, praised by Wendy Love, creator of DepressionGateway.com, as “one of the best, most thorough books on depression I have read.” Psychologist Dr. Steven Gurgevich described it as “the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource to help ourselves and loved ones struggling with depression.” Craig is also the creator of The Mind Mastery Blueprint and the Life Transformation Kit, and he is a featured author in the New York Times bestselling book Pearls of Wisdom: 30 Inspirational Ideas to Live Your Best Life Now!, alongside Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, and Janet Attwood.https://sacredmysteryhypnotherapy.com/https://craiginreallife.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Eli teaches how to apply the presuppositional apologetic approach to the religion of Hinduism.

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