Podcasts about Renunciation

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his guidance of the Path to Awakening through a discussion of the 8 different types of suffering. These analytical meditations are an important step on the journey of cultivating renunciation and truly appreciating the joys in one's life, knowing that they will all come to an end one day. This episode was recorded on May 7th, 2025.Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies and practices that are practical, accessible, and meet the needs of the communities we serve.  As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org.  May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.

Saraha addresses the UK & IE Triratna Buddhist Order convention, exploring the collective practice of taking part in Order chapters. The Buddha went forth to seek an end to suffering, to go beyond what binds us to the samsaric world. The theme of this event also encompasses ‘going beyond' and the ways in which we are approaching that as an Order. This talk was given at the Triratna Buddhist Order convention on the theme Going Forth, Going Beyond, 2022. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967

Today's Topics: 1) President Macron praises the freemasons for their influence in euthanasia movement https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/macron-praises-the-freemasons-for-theirinfluence-in-euthanasia-movement/?utm_source=popular 2) Macron endorses freemasonry's anti-Christian ideology as guide for French society https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/macron-endorses-freemasonrys-anti-christian-ideology-as-guide-for-french-society/ 3, 4) Renunciation of freemasonry prayers

Today's Topics: 1) President Macron praises the freemasons for their influence in euthanasia movement https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/macron-praises-the-freemasons-for-theirinfluence-in-euthanasia-movement/?utm_source=popular 2) Macron endorses freemasonry's anti-Christian ideology as guide for French society https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/macron-endorses-freemasonrys-anti-christian-ideology-as-guide-for-french-society/ 3, 4) Renunciation of freemasonry prayers

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on April 27, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

“O friend. Sita now wishes to give to your wife a pearl necklace, a string of gold and a girdle. O gentle one, please take them.” (Lord Rama speaking to Suyajna, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, 32.7)

Metaphysics As Therapy: List-Making and Renunciation in Gnostic Yogas (Springer, 2025) examines the significance of metaphysical list-making as a determining feature of 'spiritual exercises' in South Asian gnostic yogas. It examines how these ancient traditions sought spiritual transformation through the dialectical practice of taxonomy. It highlights the gnostic thread that intersects 'spiritual exercises' and 'ways of life' in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina circles.  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

Metaphysics As Therapy: List-Making and Renunciation in Gnostic Yogas (Springer, 2025) examines the significance of metaphysical list-making as a determining feature of 'spiritual exercises' in South Asian gnostic yogas. It examines how these ancient traditions sought spiritual transformation through the dialectical practice of taxonomy. It highlights the gnostic thread that intersects 'spiritual exercises' and 'ways of life' in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina circles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Metaphysics As Therapy: List-Making and Renunciation in Gnostic Yogas (Springer, 2025) examines the significance of metaphysical list-making as a determining feature of 'spiritual exercises' in South Asian gnostic yogas. It examines how these ancient traditions sought spiritual transformation through the dialectical practice of taxonomy. It highlights the gnostic thread that intersects 'spiritual exercises' and 'ways of life' in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina circles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Metaphysics As Therapy: List-Making and Renunciation in Gnostic Yogas (Springer, 2025) examines the significance of metaphysical list-making as a determining feature of 'spiritual exercises' in South Asian gnostic yogas. It examines how these ancient traditions sought spiritual transformation through the dialectical practice of taxonomy. It highlights the gnostic thread that intersects 'spiritual exercises' and 'ways of life' in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina circles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Elements of a Crime: A crime generally has two components: the actus reus, the physical or external part, and the mens rea, the mental or internal feature. The actus reus generally includes a voluntary act that causes social harm. Causation links the voluntary act to the social harm. The requirement of a voluntary act is generally an implicit element of criminal statutes supported by common law. In exceptional cases, an omission (failure to act when there is a legal duty) can serve as the basis for criminal responsibility. A duty to act can arise from common law, statute, or contract. Most human acts are considered voluntary, with involuntary acts including reflexive actions, spasms, seizures, and movements during unconsciousness or sleep.Mens rea refers to criminal intent or a "guilty mind". It is the state of mind statutorily required to convict a defendant of a particular crime. The prosecution typically must prove mens rea beyond a reasonable doubt. The Model Penal Code (MPC) categorizes culpable mental states into four levels: purposely, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently.Concurrence (or contemporaneity) is the need to prove that the actus reus and mens rea occurred simultaneously, except in strict liability crimes. The single transaction principle allows a sequence of inevitably linked events to be viewed as one transaction, where mens rea formed at any point during the sequence can suffice.Classification of Crimes: Crimes can be classified in several ways, most commonly as felonies (punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year) and misdemeanors (lesser offenses usually punishable by a fine or incarceration for less than one year). Crimes are also categorized as inchoate offenses and strict liability offenses. At common law, there were nine major felonies and various misdemeanors.Inchoate Offenses: Inchoate offenses (attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy) involve steps taken toward committing another crime, even if the final harmful result does not occur. Attempt involves preparatory conduct that comes dangerously close to success (common law proximity test) or constitutes a substantial step strongly corroborative of criminal purpose (MPC substantial step test). Solicitation occurs when one intentionally entices another to commit a crime. Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act, coupled with an overt act in furtherance of the agreement. The Pinkerton doctrine can hold a conspirator liable for foreseeable crimes committed by co-conspirators. The merger doctrine often prevents conviction for both an attempt or solicitation and the completed offense, but conspiracy typically does not merge. Renunciation or withdrawal may be a defense to inchoate offenses in some jurisdictions.Specific Crimes: Homicide is the unlawful killing of a human being, categorized into murder, manslaughter, and sometimes criminally negligent homicide. Murder is typically defined as unlawful killing with malice aforethought. US law for murder varies by jurisdiction, often with degrees of murder (first, second, sometimes third) and different classifications in the Model Penal Code (purposely/knowingly, reckless, negligent). Property crimes include larceny, embezzlement, false pretenses, robbery, burglary, and arson, each involving different ways property rights are violated.Defenses to Criminal Liability: Defenses are broadly divided into justifications (admitting actus reus and mens rea but claiming the act was legally permissible) and excuses (conceding the act was wrongful but arguing the actor should not be held criminally responsible). Justification defenses include self-defense, defense of others, defense of property, necessity, and law enforcement privilege. Excuse defenses include insanity, intoxication, duress, entrapment, and mistake.The insanity defense concerns the defendant's state of mind, potentially negating mens rea, with various legal tests like the M'Naghten Rule, Durh

Joseph Goldstein explores the Buddha's teachings on renunciation from the Satipatthāna Sutta, showing how the practice of letting go of craving, ill will, and cruelty leads to deep inner freedom, clarity, and lasting peace.The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 41st part of an in-depth 48-part weekly lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!In this lecture from Buddhist teacher Joseph Goldstein:Consciously reflecting on if our thoughts are for harm or for goodHow desire is more difficult to uproot than ill will and aversion The dangerous disguise of sense-desires as pleasurable and seductiveHow to practice the “wisdom of no” Renunciation as mental freedom, not repressionHow right thought conditions right actionThe Buddha's own practice as a model for ourselvesAccepting that desire is addictive because it momentarily feels goodRenunciation as freedom from addiction, not deprivationHow the joy of letting go must be experienced, not just believed The power of both small and large acts of renunciation The mental habit of our addiction to wantingHow mindfulness reveals freedom in transition momentsThe progressive act of letting goThis episode was originally published on DharmaseedGrab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE“Renunciation is not about deprivation. It's about non-addiction. It's about freedom.” - Joseph GoldsteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does true renunciation really look like in day‑to‑day life? In this insightful episode we journey through Bhagavad Gita verses 18.7 to 18.13 and discover why Shri Krishna warns Arjuna that walking away from duty is not the same as walking toward freedom. Drawing from detailed class notes, we unpack the three faces of abandonment: tamasic neglect born of ignorance, rajasic rejection driven by discomfort, and the luminous sattvic release that blossoms when action is offered without craving a reward.Along the way you will hear the unforgettable tale of King Yayati from the Bhagavata Purana. Cursed with sudden old age, the restless monarch barters for youth only to spend a thousand years chasing pleasure before realizing that satisfaction never comes from escaping hardship. His struggle mirrors our own impulse to dodge unpleasant tasks, and it echoes Krishna's caution that such rajasic choices steal the fruits of spiritual growth.We then explore the tamasic trap through blind King Dhritarashtra, whose passivity cloaked in duty allowed adharma to thrive. These stories show why true renunciation cannot arise from fear or confusion. It is a conscious embrace of dharma, free from personal likes and dislikes.To anchor the discussion we turn to the Isha Upanishad. Its opening verse urges seekers who glimpse the Self to let go of all possessiveness, while its second verse offers a practical road for the rest of us: act wholeheartedly for a hundred years yet stay unattached. This Upanishadic wisdom converges with Nishkama Karma Yoga, the heart of Krishna's guidance.You will also see how Krishna's own life radiates this principle. From tending cows in Vrindavan to driving Arjuna's chariot on Kurukshetra, every role He played was service devoid of ego. By reflecting on His example we learn that ordinary duties performed with extraordinary consciousness purify the heart and open the door to liberation.Finally we look ahead to the Gita's next topic, the five factors of action described by Sankhya philosophy. These elements remind us that even our smallest deed depends on divine and material forces working together, so the ego's claim of solitary authorship is an illusion.If you have ever wondered how to balance worldly responsibility with spiritual aspiration, this episode offers a clear, engaging guide grounded in scripture and story. Tune in, reflect, and step closer to true renunciation.krsnadaasa(Servant of Krishna)

What is True Renunciation? - David Hoffmeister  The movie David shows at the "Celebration of Illumination” event, Doom of Love, is an excellent introduction to the more profound teachings of A Course in Miracles and its practical application to the world.  Mysticism, which is pure devotion to God, is often confused with renunciation, especially in Eastern traditions. However, Jesus clarifies that true renunciation is about withdrawing belief in the ego, not performing ritualistic acts.  As everyone becomes aware of their attachments and addictions, including the habit of judgment, Jesus aims to help us free our minds by realizing we were never meant to be judges. He teaches that renouncing the ego, created by our belief in it, is a mind event requiring disciplined mind training to live as the Christ rather than the ego. To listen to the entire talk: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-true-renunciation-movie-workshop-part-1-at-celebration-of-illumination-2025-with-david-hoffmeister--64684235 Recorded online, March 1, 2025, Chapala, Mexico. To participate online in a Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatherings Join our online community:  https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christ Who is David Hoffmeister?: https://davidhoffmeister.com/ If you are interested to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information:  https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events. Read A Course in Miracles online here: https://acourseinmiraclesnow.com/ Learn more about David Hoffmeister here: https://davidhoffmeister.com

What You'll DiscoverIn this enlightening episode, we explore renunciation demystified as taught in the Bhagavad Gita, specifically from Chapter 18, verses 18.1 to 18.6. Renunciation often evokes images of abandoning worldly life and retreating from society, creating confusion and hesitation for spiritual seekers. Here, Lord Krishna beautifully clarifies the true essence of renunciation, distinguishing clearly between renouncing actions entirely (Sannyasa) and performing actions without selfish attachment (Tyaga).You will journey into the heart of Krishna's teachings, discovering that renunciation is not about giving up responsibilities but about performing them selflessly. Krishna's wisdom demystifies spiritual sacrifice, illustrating that true renunciation lies in transforming the intention behind every act, freeing us from anxiety, pride, and expectation.Why Listen Now?Today's fast-paced world makes spiritual clarity essential for peace and balance. Many grapple with the question of how to maintain spiritual practices without neglecting everyday responsibilities. This episode is a practical guide for understanding and applying renunciation demystified, simplifying spiritual truths that profoundly impact daily life.Krishna's insightful guidance demystifies the complex notion of detachment, offering clear and actionable teachings. You will learn how to practice renunciation in your everyday life by releasing the attachment to outcomes and performing your duties as sincere offerings to the divine. This is spirituality in its most pragmatic and powerful form, reshaping how you approach relationships, work, and personal goals.Stories and ReflectionsThroughout this discussion, we share inspiring stories from sacred scriptures such as the Upanishads and Bhagavata Purana, vividly illustrating the transformative power of genuine renunciation. These powerful narratives bring clarity to Krishna's teachings, making the concept of renunciation deeply accessible and relatable.You'll hear real-life examples and ancient parables that demonstrate how practicing renunciation frees the heart and mind, offering greater inner peace, reduced stress, and enhanced clarity in decision-making. These reflections simplify the deeper spiritual principles of detachment and sacrifice, guiding you step-by-step toward meaningful transformation.TakeawayBy the episode's end, you will have a clear and practical understanding of renunciation demystified, empowering you to practice spiritual detachment effortlessly in daily life. You'll realize that renunciation isn't about losing something valuable; it's about gaining lasting inner freedom, joy, and peace.Join me, krsnadaasa (Servant of Krishna), as we demystify ancient wisdom for modern life, illuminating your path toward authentic spirituality.

Can you practice deep spiritual life without walking away from your worldly responsibilities? Or is renunciation—of family, career, and social ties—a necessary cost of devotion? In this essential Q&A edition of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha address one of the most pressing questions for modern spiritual seekers: can the path of bhakti be lived fully without uprooting your life? What unfolds is a powerful conversation about clarity, compassion, and the dangers of spiritual misunderstanding. This episode dives into three thought-provoking questions: •⁠  ⁠Is bhakti really free from the strict renunciations of other yogic paths—or is that just a myth? •⁠  ⁠How do we trust Krishna's plan without falling into inertia or passivity? •⁠  ⁠How should we respond to skepticism around the bhakti tradition, especially in light of scandal and misrepresentation? Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Why external renunciation is not the essence of bhakti—and how reorienting our vision of family, work, and social life is often the real path forward. •⁠  ⁠The subtle but vital difference between walking away from the world and seeing it through a new lens of service. •⁠  ⁠What it truly means to “accept what's favorable and reject what's unfavorable” for spiritual growth. •⁠  ⁠How to stay steady in your practice even when exposed to harmful or fanatical representations of bhakti. •⁠  ⁠Why spiritual life is about progress, not perfection—and how to build a path that is sustainable, sincere, and real.

Can you practice deep spiritual life without walking away from your worldly responsibilities? Or is renunciation—of family, career, and social ties—a necessary cost of devotion? In this essential Q&A edition of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha address one of the most pressing questions for modern spiritual seekers: can the path of bhakti be lived fully without uprooting your life? What unfolds is a powerful conversation about clarity, compassion, and the dangers of spiritual misunderstanding. This episode dives into three thought-provoking questions: •⁠  ⁠Is bhakti really free from the strict renunciations of other yogic paths—or is that just a myth? •⁠  ⁠How do we trust Krishna's plan without falling into inertia or passivity? •⁠  ⁠How should we respond to skepticism around the bhakti tradition, especially in light of scandal and misrepresentation? Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Why external renunciation is not the essence of bhakti—and how reorienting our vision of family, work, and social life is often the real path forward. •⁠  ⁠The subtle but vital difference between walking away from the world and seeing it through a new lens of service. •⁠  ⁠What it truly means to “accept what's favorable and reject what's unfavorable” for spiritual growth. •⁠  ⁠How to stay steady in your practice even when exposed to harmful or fanatical representations of bhakti. •⁠  ⁠Why spiritual life is about progress, not perfection—and how to build a path that is sustainable, sincere, and real.

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How it is that one can perceive higher intelligence and, beyond that, the source of that intelligence, which we call the Supreme Being, is because the Supreme Being can reveal Himself to us. And one may say, "Well how would that be possible?" We may answer by saying, "How would it not be possible?" Because by the very definition of the Supreme Being, one would have to assume that such a being could do anything. And if you say, "Well, there's a limitation," then you're not talking, by definition, about a supreme being. Therefore, the personified Vedas say, they advocate a personalist idea, and that is that the universe is a very personally designed environment in that it's responsive to us. Everything that happens in this world has a cause, and there's an effect of that cause, and in our lives, everything is arranged within the framework of this perfectly designed universe. The Śrī Īśopaniṣad gives this very reassuring statement that the universe is perfect, and everything that happens to us is perfectly arranged by that perfect universe. And behind that perfect universe, there's a perfect intelligence. And there's a further development of this thought in the Bhagavad-gītā, and that is that perfect intelligence is a perfectly intelligent person, and that perfectly intelligent person is our friend. So that's good news. And the personified Vedas say, as a friend, the Supreme Absolute is eager to facilitate our upward trajectory in this lifetime, and can arrange through the energies of this world to support us on our spiritual quest. In the Bhagavad-gītā, for instance, Kṛṣṇa says "teṣāṁ satata-yuktānāṁ bhajatāṁ prīti-pūrvakam dadāmi buddhi-yogaṁ taṁ yena mām upayānti te." This verse, if you really think about it, could change your way of thinking and living. You might reorganize everything in your life just based on this one verse, because what it says is—well, I will rephrase that. What Kṛṣṇa says in this verse. He's speaking for Himself directly in the Bhagavad-gītā—is that "I'm with you, I'm for you, and when you turn your intelligence toward Me voluntarily, then I'll reciprocate in kind." https://vedabase.io/en/library/bg/10/10/ ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

In this episode of Handful of Leaves, Venerable Sumangala shares insights on the practice of letting go and renunciation, emphasising the importance of inner transformation and understanding suffering. She explains how letting go of attachment to ego and external perceptions leads to true freedom and happiness, while still pursuing goals with a balanced approach.Key Takeaways:

The Minimalists talk about the difference between minimalism and renunciation, and they explore the unforeseen downsides of renouncing things. Discussed in this episode: What's the best way to avoid purchasing things that will soon be junk? (2:48) What topping should never go on pizza? (23:03) Listener tip: Make your phone more boring to make it more useful. (43:14) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

What is True Renunciation? - Movie Workshop at Celebration of Illumination 2025 with David HoffmeisterThe movie David shows at the "Celebration of Illumination" event is an excellent introduction to the more profound teachings of A Course in Miracles and its practical application to the world. Mysticism, which is pure devotion to God, is often confused with renunciation, especially in Eastern traditions. However, Jesus clarifies that true renunciation is about withdrawing belief in the ego, not performing ritualistic acts. As everyone becomes aware of their attachments and addictions, including the habit of judgment, Jesus aims to help us free our minds by realizing we were never meant to be judges. He teaches that renouncing the ego, created by our belief in it, is a mind event requiring disciplined mind training to live as the Christ rather than the ego.In part 1, David provides his commentary on the movie. In part 2, he answers questions from participants.To participate online in a Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded online, March 1, 2025, Chapala, Mexico.

Question and Answer Session - Movie Workshop Part 2 at Celebration of Illumination 2025 with David HoffmeisterFollowing the movie screening, David Hoffmeister engaged in a Q&A session, addressing questions and comments submitted by the participants. This audio recording offers a profound exploration of practical applications of A Course in Miracles.In Part 1, David provides insightful commentary on the movie.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 1, 2025, in Chapala, Mexico.

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The power of renunciation, my path from Dharma to MBSR and translations of Dukkha

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The power of renunciation, my path from Dharma to MBSR and translations of Dukkha

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The power of renunciation, my path from Dharma to MBSR and translations of Dukkha

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See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2024-12-16 MondaySeriesAwakening Into the Paramis (Monday evenings, 2024) 2024-01-09 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Pick one of the paramis to explore: Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Resolve, Lovingkindness, Equanimity. Can you see any distortions that arise from trying to adopt this parami, such as projecting a false self-image? How do mindfulness, investigation, and wise view support seeing and understanding? This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2024-12-02 MondaySeriesAwakening Into the Paramis (Monday evenings, 2024) 2024-01-09 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice This week, reflect on each of the ten paramis as a whole: Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Resolve, Lovingkindness, Equanimity. How do they work together in your life? Which ones seem less developed in your practice? What is the effect of that imbalance? This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott. 

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2024.12.01 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/AUQ20fLF52k. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

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Send us a textI'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the "Endless Possibilities Podcast" with you. This one is truly special, featuring the incredible journey of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, also known as David Donald. Trust me, you don't want to miss this!Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing insights from our conversation:

In this age, hearing is more important than thinking because one's thinking may be disturbed by mental agitation, but if one concentrates on hearing, he will be forced to associate with the sound vibration of Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇa and the sound vibration “Kṛṣṇa” are nondifferent, so if one loudly vibrates Hare Kṛṣṇa, he will be able to think of Kṛṣṇa immediately. This process of chanting is the best process of self-realization in this age; therefore Lord Caitanya preached it so nicely for the benefit of all humanity. (SB 3.24.35, Purport ) https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/24/advanced-view/ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ (USA only) https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark

Devotional service is such a powerful transcendental method that it surpasses all other methods of transcendental realization. The Lord therefore says that He lives neither in Vaikuṇṭha nor in the heart of a yogī, but He lives where His pure devotees are always chanting and glorifying Him. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is known as bhakta-vatsala. He is never described as jñānī-vatsala or yogī-vatsala. He is always described as bhakta-vatsala because He is more inclined toward His devotees than toward other transcendentalists. In Bhagavad-gītā it is confirmed that only a devotee can understand Him as He is. Bhaktyā mām abhijānāti: “One can understand Me only by devotional service, not otherwise.” That understanding alone is real because although jñānīs, mental speculators, can realize only the effulgence, or the bodily luster, of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and yogīs can realize only the partial representation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a bhakta not only realizes Him as He is but also associates with the Personality of Godhead face to face. (SB 3.24.29,purport ) https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/24/advanced-view/ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ (USA only) https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark

To hear from Kṛṣṇa is the real pleasure of the senses; therefore He is known as Govinda, for by His words, by His teachings, by His instruction — by everything connected with Him — He enlivens the senses. Whatever He instructs is from the transcendental platform, and His instructions, being absolute, are nondifferent from Him. Hearing from Kṛṣṇa or His expansion or plenary expansion like Kapila is very pleasing to the senses. Bhagavad-gītā can be read or heard many times, but because it gives great pleasure, the more one reads Bhagavad-gītā the more he gets the appetite to read and understand it, and each time he gets new enlightenment. That is the nature of the transcendental message. Similarly, we find that transcendental happiness in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. The more we hear and chant the glories of the Lord, the more we become happy. (SB 3.25.2, Purport ) To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ (USA only) https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) The whole of the path is about letting go.

In a Zoom meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 6th October 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.  

In this class, we read from "The Preparatory Renunciation" from the Parā-Bhakti (Supreme Devotion) section of the Bhakti Yoga book in Volume III of the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda to learn how we may "cultivate" renunciation which as we'll learn, is a necessary pre-requisite for higher spiritual life!  But first, we make a few opening remarks about renunciation, about what it is and what it is not and most importantly, what it is for! Here is a playlist of videos for classes in this series on Swami Vivekananda's Bhakti Yoga:https://www.patreon.com/collection/728434Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Today's Topics: 1) Archbishop Naumann: Abortion is child sacrifice for our modern hedonistic culture https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archbishop-naumann-abortion-is-child-sacrifice-for-our-modern-hedonistic-culture/?utm_source=onesignal 2, 3, 4) In Part 5 of this series, Jesse and Eddie continue on Renunciation of Evil Influences found in The Liber Christo Method of Healing and Deliverance, by Dr. Dan Schneider

Dostoevsky once said, “The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison.” This is the point of meditating on renunciation: to gain a clear-eyed sense of our state of mind right now, with many moments of frustration and anger and impatience and craving: feelings that we'd rather be free from. And turning away from these delusions toward liberation, a the true source of refuge that we can find within our own mind.Episode 18. Guided Meditation - Renunciation Four years ago, we created A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment to share the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhist analytical meditation in a form that requires no belief beyond what science currently accepts. The first 40 episodes of the podcast gradually go through all of these topics, in order, beginning with appreciating the gift of our life and our place in the universe, and gradually moving up to cultivating boundless compassion for all beings and understanding the ultimate nature of our inner and outer realities. Over the next year, interspersed with new interviews, we are re-releasing updated versions of these topics.Support the show

Today's Topics: 1) Saint Michael Archangel saved her life and arranged a visit of Our Lady of Fatima https://www.returntoorder.org/2021/07/st-michael-saved-her-life-and-arranged-a-visit-of-our-lady-of-fatima/?pkg=RTOE1879c&pkg=rtonov 2, 3, 4) In Part 4 of this series, Jesse and Eddie continue on Renunciation of Evil Influences found in The Liber Christo Method of Healing and Deliverance, by Dr. Dan Schneider

What do The Matrix and Jerry Seinfeld have to do with renouncing suffering?Episode 17. The Red Pill of Renunciation: Embracing Reality As It IsFour years ago, we created this podcast to share the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhist analytical meditation in a form that requires no belief beyond what science currently accepts. The first 40 episodes of the podcast gradually go through all of these topics, in order, beginning with appreciating the gift of our life and our place in the universe, and gradually moving up to cultivating boundless compassion for all beings and understanding the ultimate nature of our inner and outer realities. Over the next year, interspersed with new interviews, we are re-releasing updated versions of these topics.We've just launched a new online community where Scott Snibbe leads weekly live meditations for the topics shared in our podcast and How to Train a Happy Mind book. Anyone is welcome to join for free or by donation. Visit our new community website at trainahappymind.org to sign up, take classes, attend special events, and meet fellow students.Support the Show.

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Swami Chidananda, a Vedic monk, shares his insights on the secrets to finding happiness and discovering one's spiritual purpose. He describes how he made the decision to become a monk, how it changed him, and advice he has for anyone questioning their own path. He creates a distinction between monk-hood and being a householder, revealing that inner-renunciation and spiritual purity are not limited to ashram life. Throughout the episode, Swami Chidananda discusses the importance of aligning one's thoughts, emotions, and actions with the higher purpose of existence. He emphasizes the need to cultivate inner peace, self-awareness, and and a life that reflects your true dharma. He also shares practical tips and insights that you can apply in your daily lives to enhance your overall well-being and spiritual growth. By drawing from the rich heritage of Vedic wisdom, this video offers a unique perspective on the path to happiness and self-realization. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro 1:31 The True Path of Spirituality 6:52 Is Suffering Necessary to Wake Up? 9:55 Finding True Happiness Through Acceptance 13:47 Cultivating Clarity of Mind to See the Truth of Reality 19:12 Importance of Like-Minded Community 23:12 From Businessman to Monk 26:52 Being a Householder vs Monk 29:49 The Reality of Renunciation  33:51 Finding Our Own Unique Spiritual Path 36:58 How One Small Act of Love Changes the World 41:24 Discovering & Living Your Dharma 52:50 Navigating the Material World: The 3 Gunas 1:03:01 Awakening Spiritual Siddhis 1:07:17 His Lineage: Cultivating Sincerity Over Dogma 1:24:28 What Happens to Us After Death 1:31:00 Essence of Enlightenment 1:38:38 Where Most Get Stuck in Spirituality 1:48:10 Pitfalls of the Spiritual Path & Ego  1:59:50 Conclusion ___________ Swami Chidananda, holding the distinguished title of Swami, was initiated in the Hari Bhakta Vedic Lineage by his Guru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. Before entering the spiritual path, Swami Chidananda had a successful career as an investment banker and entrepreneur. Now, he uses his experiences to convey the ancient Yoga Systems in a relatable and accessible way for those seeking to reconcile Western and Eastern philosophies.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swami_chidananda/?hl=en Podcast: https://www.swami.love/pathofaswami 2025 India Pilgrimage: https://www.justlovepilgrimage.com ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of MASCULINE FASHION and the revolution around it in the 18th century! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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