Podcasts about Vedanta

This episode is on the 27th saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas. It is actually two sayings. One is about finding the Kingdom of God. The other is about seeing the Father. These are both ways of talking about spiritual awakening. He talks about this in the context of the spiritual disciplines of fasting and Sabbath. The first is about true fasting. The second is about true Sabbath-keeping.It reads: "If you do not fast from the world, you will not find the Kingdom. If you do not observe the sabbath as a sabbath you will not see the Father." I understand these sayings as talking about space and time – spacetime - from a nondual perspective. In other words the world is not what you think it is. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 9th of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

Guru Paduka Stotram is a powerful set of well-known devotional verses that glorify the sacred “Padukas (Sandals) of the Guru. Why are the padukas or sandals sacred? Because of association with the feet of the guru. In the Vedic culture, the guru as well as his/her feet are worshipped. The feet represent the path taken by the teacher, the path prescribed by the Vedas of a life of Dharma and Moksha.  The verses in this stotram describe the glory of the Guru-padukas, the qualities of the guru and how a seeker's life transforms with a Guru's grace. We look into the meaning and revel in the Guru's grace.The transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/314-gurupaduka-stotram-its-meaning-and-blessing/Our latest monthly newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/5a1d465a3f15/aarsha-vidya-bharati-jul2025Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharatiVedanta - the River of Wisdom is a podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and a sannyasini.Please follow, learn and enjoyYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/arshavidyanandaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/arshavidyanandaTwitter - https://twitter.com/arshavidyanandaTo connect and learn Vedanta - www.arshavidyananda.in

YFYI (Yoga For Your Intellect) is a conversational, digital approach to the 5000+ year old, ancient eastern philosophy of Vedanta.Would you like to experience a live YFYI for you and your team? Email yogaforyourintellect@gmail.com for details.About the hosts: James Beshara is a world-renowned founder and startup investor (ranked as high as the #2 global venture investor by investment platforms like AngelList) and has been invited to speak at places such as Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and The World Bank.Joseph Emmett has been a student of Vedanta for over 25 years, teaching this “perennial philosophy” around the world, with over a decade spent at the Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India under the guidance and teaching of acclaimed Vedanta philosopher and author, Swami A. Parthasarathy.In addition to weekly podcast episodes, the hosts, James and Joseph, also host a weekly Clubhouse conversation on Friday mornings with open Q&A (search for the ‘Yoga For Your Intellect' club within the Clubhouse app).Would you like to dive in deeper? Our recommendation is to read the clearest and most complete work on Vedanta in recent history — ‘Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities' by A. Parthasarathy, which can be found on Amazon. We also encourage you to subscribe to these conversations if you find them valuable for more weekly insights to the perennial philosophy.For the deepest dive, check out Swami A. Parthasarathy's eLearning program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:Swami Parthasarathy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/swamiji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/86-vedanta-treatise-the-eternities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bhagavad Gita: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vedanta Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/vedanta-academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joseph Emmett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantahouston.org/josephji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Beshara: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jjbeshara.com/about/

I'm thrilled to be back on the podcast and this time, welcoming Laura Poole! Laura is a renowned Vedic meditation teacher, the visionary founder of Mahasoma, and a passionate community builder dedicated to weaving feminine-led Vedic wisdom into everyday life.Laura has spent over 15 years studying and training with revered masters across Australia and India, deeply immersing herself in the ancient lineages of Vedanta, Ayurveda, and Vedic meditation. Based on a beautiful three-acre homestead in Noosa, she also travels regularly to teach in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, and India - leading thousands of sessions, retreats, and teacher trainings.Her unique approach combines simple, heart-based meditation techniques with embodiment practices, earth‑rooted living (she's even growing a food forest!), and uplifting community events. Laura believes meditation is not just a personal tool — it's a way to discover who you truly are, connect with your purpose, and live in loving service to the world.She's also the host of the Mahasoma Podcast, where she shares transformative stories and ancient wisdom to challenge old beliefs and inspire a new way of being.And — I'm excited to say — Laura and I will be co-leading the COMPASS retreat together from 18th - 25th August in Bali. It's a week-long journey into clarity, purpose, and deep reconnection… and we can't wait to share it with you.----Mahasoma - https://www.mahasoma.com/Laura Poole - https://www.laurapoole.com/Laura Poole IG - www.instagram.com/laura_poole----Another Way - www.anotherway.auAnother Way IG - www.instagram.com/anotherway_auCOMPASS Retreat - www.anotherway.au/compassMatt Defina - www.instagram.com/mattdefina_

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 2nd of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

This episode is on saying 26 in the Gospel of Thomas. Jesus said, "You see the sliver in your friend's eye, but you don't see the timber in your own eye. When you take the timber out of your own eye, then you will see well enough to remove the sliver from your friend's eye."This saying in the Gospel of Thomas has a famous parallel in the Gospel of Matthew in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus says, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.”The differences between the canonical and noncanonical versions are few but important. They are the difference between duality and nonduality.View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to bring us to a kind acceptance of our body, feelins, and mind. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I am also a Clinical Trauma Professional. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

Episode Summary:Growing up evangelical required a preoccupation with external behaviors and moral performance, or what I now understand as sin management. My spiritual life was fear based. Behaviors like sexuality, masturbation, swearing, or drinking were litmus tests of spiritual maturity. The more you controlled, hid, or projected your external behaviors onto others, the closer you were to God. Behavior modification, external conformity, and the avoidance of sin was my ticket out of Hell. In evangelicalism, I was a problem to be fixed, not a person to be loved. What an anemic and harmful understanding of spirituality.Leaving white evangelicalism meant finding deeper streams of spiritual wisdom. Instead of this hyper-fixation on what I was doing, inner Christianity helped me recognize God's eternal presence at the core of my being, no matter what I was doing. God isn't some external deity I need to placate, God is the lover of my soul. As I spiritually mature, I'm coming to realize the importance of cultivating my inner life instead of worrying about external behaviors. Or as Rainer Maria Rilke wrote, “The only journey is the one within."External Christianity is about salvation in the afterlife. Inner Christianity is about personal transformation in this life. Contemplative or inner spirituality doesn't ignore sin—it just approaches it differently. Instead of managing sin, it invites us to be still, to listen, and to let God transform us at the root. “Christ did not preach a mere ethical or social gospel but an uncompromisingly spiritual one. He declared that God can be seen, that Divine perfection can be achieved,” writes Swami Prabhavananda in his seminal work The Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta. Where does this leave us? How do we cultivate our interior life instead of focusing so much on externals? How do we focus on roots instead of fruits? I rarely quote Augustine, but he's on point about this. "Do not look outside; return to yourself. In our interior the truth resides.” I'll give that an amen. In this final episode in season five, I'm honored to be joined by psychotherapist, philosopher, and mystic Dr. Mark Vernon. Mark is a writer, psychotherapist and former Anglican priest. He contributes to programs on BBC radio, writes and reviews for newspapers and magazines, gives talks and frequently podcasts. His books cover themes including friendship and God, William Blake and Dante, ancient Greek philosophy and wellbeing. He has a PhD in ancient Greek philosophy, and other degrees in physics and in theology. Dr. Vernon's writings and teachings are deeply rooted in the inner life, exploring how we can cultivate spiritual depth and meaning in the modern world. You can connect with Dr. Vernon here!Thanks for listening!Please Follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

Versets 150 à 177 des chapitres 18 à 25 du Guru Vachaka Kovai, la guirlande de perles du Guru. Chapitrage: 00:00:15 Chapitre 18 - Le fonctionnement du prarabdha (la destinée) 00:01:34 Chapitre 19 - Le pouvoir du prarabdha 00:04:15 Chapitre 20 - La nature de l'ego et du moi 00:04:57 Chapitre 21 - Le pouvoir des vasanas 00:06:03 Chapitre 22 - Le noeud de l'ego 00:09:23 Chapitre 23 - La puissance de l'ego 00:16:24 Chapitre 24 - Le jeu de l'ego 00:24:08 Chapitre 25 - Trahison du Soi   Bibliographie: La guirlande de perles du guru (Guru Vachaka Kovai) de Sri Muruganar (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Muruga...)   Musique: Musique: Bruno Léger   Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger   Production: Les mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.    OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.  

Le Kaivalya Navanita (La crème de la Libération), petit classique tamoul de l'Advaita Vedanta pose les principes philosophiques de base du Vedanta et les examine de manière à les rendre particulièrement intelligibles aux lecteurs. Un livre recommandé par Sri Ramana Maharshi.   Bibliographie:  _ https://www.babelio.com/livres/Karapatra-La-lampe-de-la-Connaissance-non-duelle-La-creme-/642600 _ https://www.fnac.com/a11290711/Patrick-Mandala-La-recherche-de-soi   Musique: Daniel Robert Lahey (https://archive.org/details/sweetsorrow/thing_298.wav)   Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger   Production: Les mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.    OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.  

This episode examines the 25th saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas. Jesus said, "Love others like your own soul, protect them like the pupil of your eye.” Among other aspects, it explores how love of others guides social and national morality from a nondual perspective.View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

Citações de Sarada Devi.Sarada Devi (1853-1920) foi uma mestra espiritual indiana, esposa e principal discípula de Sri Ramakrishna.Nascida em uma vila de Bengala, casou-se ainda jovem com Ramakrishna, mas sua relação transcendeu os laços matrimoniais, sendo baseada na devoção e na espiritualidade. Após a morte de Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi assumiu um papel central na orientação dos discípulos e na consolidação da Ramakrishna Mission. Com serenidade e compaixão, tornou-se uma fonte de força e inspiração para a crescente comunidade espiritual.Sarada Devi ensinava a simplicidade, o amor incondicional e a importância da vida espiritual em meio às responsabilidades cotidianas. Defendia a equanimidade diante das dificuldades e a necessidade da pureza de coração para a realização espiritual. Sua mensagem enfatizava que todas as pessoas, independentemente de sua origem, têm o potencial de alcançar a iluminação. Ela também destacava o serviço altruísta como uma expressão do amor divino.Reverenciada como a “Santa Mãe”, Sarada Devi foi uma das primeiras figuras femininas do Vedanta moderno a ocupar um papel de liderança espiritual. Seu exemplo de humildade e compaixão continua a inspirar devotos e praticantes ao redor do mundo, sendo um pilar essencial da tradição Ramakrishna.

When the world shakes, can you stay anchored? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how deep spiritual clarity allows one to remain peaceful—even when chaos reigns. Inspired by a lyric from Jimi Hendrix, they explore lessons from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the film The Fog of War to reveal how fear collapses when we root our peace in truth. It's not apathy—it's clarity. It's not withdrawal—it's preparation for wise engagement. Tune in for stories, insights, and unexpected humor on the path to unshakable peace. SB 10.3.23-27 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

When the world shakes, can you stay anchored? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how deep spiritual clarity allows one to remain peaceful—even when chaos reigns. Inspired by a lyric from Jimi Hendrix, they explore lessons from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the film The Fog of War to reveal how fear collapses when we root our peace in truth. It's not apathy—it's clarity. It's not withdrawal—it's preparation for wise engagement. Tune in for stories, insights, and unexpected humor on the path to unshakable peace. SB 10.3.23-27 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

YFYI (Yoga For Your Intellect) is a conversational, digital approach to the 5000+ year old, ancient eastern philosophy of Vedanta.Would you like to experience a live YFYI for you and your team? Email yogaforyourintellect@gmail.com for details.About the hosts: James Beshara is a world-renowned founder and startup investor (ranked as high as the #2 global venture investor by investment platforms like AngelList) and has been invited to speak at places such as Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and The World Bank.Joseph Emmett has been a student of Vedanta for over 25 years, teaching this “perennial philosophy” around the world, with over a decade spent at the Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India under the guidance and teaching of acclaimed Vedanta philosopher and author, Swami A. Parthasarathy.In addition to weekly podcast episodes, the hosts, James and Joseph, also host a weekly Clubhouse conversation on Friday mornings with open Q&A (search for the ‘Yoga For Your Intellect' club within the Clubhouse app).Would you like to dive in deeper? Our recommendation is to read the clearest and most complete work on Vedanta in recent history — ‘Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities' by A. Parthasarathy, which can be found on Amazon. We also encourage you to subscribe to these conversations if you find them valuable for more weekly insights to the perennial philosophy.For the deepest dive, check out Swami A. Parthasarathy's eLearning program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:Swami Parthasarathy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/swamiji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/86-vedanta-treatise-the-eternities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bhagavad Gita: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vedanta Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/vedanta-academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joseph Emmett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantahouston.org/josephji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Beshara: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jjbeshara.com/about/

Here is a variation on the pracitce of "mindfulness of mind", emphasizing the non-judment and warmth of mindful awareness. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I am also a Clinical Trauma Professional. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

Sometimes, we need to use a different word in order to let Grace in. In this meditation, I explore 'presence' as another name for Self, Oneness, and Reality—so we can deepen our somatic experience of the undivided now. Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, healing, or a sense of belonging, this inquiry invites you to rediscover Wholeness - not as something to achieve, but as something that we already ARE. Even pain becomes a doorway back into inclusion when we realize what holds it is inherently complete and loving. I don't want to add more words to our conceptual understandings, but challenge the assumptions we often make on this path, which can become what limits us from a deeper homecoming. Much love and gratitude for listening today. SezSupport the show✨ If you'd like to explore more of my work, whilst deepening your connection to the truth of who you are, you can find weekly, unpublished poems & audio essays on my Substack, and find supportive courses on my website and Insight Timer. I'd love to walk beside you. ✨

Chapitre 10 du Viveka Cuda Mani (Le plus beau fleuron de la discrimination) intitulé "C'est Lui !".   Bibliographie: https://www.babelio.com/livres/Sankar...   Musique: Jaja (https://jaja.bandcamp.com/track/earthrise-over-the-moon)   Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger   Production: Les mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.    OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.  

This episode explores the 24th saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas. His disciples said, "Show us the place where you are, for we must seek it." He said to them, "Anyone here with two ears had better listen! There is light within a person of light, and it shines on the whole world. If it does not shine, it is dark."This saying is about the spiritual search for the Eternal Christ. Jesus disciples say to him, "Show us the place where you are, for we must seek it.” In answering their inquiry Jesus directs them to what the Quakers call the Inner Light. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha welcomes Vaishnava scholar and Hindu chaplain Adi Purusha, whose academic background includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a focus on theodicy, Vedanta, and ethics. The conversation explores the problem of evil—how suffering can coexist with an all-loving, all-powerful, and all-knowing God—through the lens of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Topics include karma, the purpose of suffering, and how to approach these ideas without minimizing or justifying suffering. This episode complements a previous discussion with Christian theologian Thomas Jay Oord, showcasing diverse spiritual responses to divine justice and human pain. The podcast seeks dialogue, not doctrinal agreement, aiming to foster deeper understanding and love across differences. https://youtu.be/XBodQVjsiC8 ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha's Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha's Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE

As a new generation joins the search for understanding and meaning in our ambiguous and uncertain world, there's a growing resurgence of interest in the Shadow—Carl Jung's famous term for the aspects of ourselves that hide in our unconscious yet often drive behaviors we'd rather not repeat. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with acclaimed Jungian therapist and author Dr. Connie Zweig about her life's mission to help us grow in self-awareness and move toward personal and collective healing by learning how to work with the Shadow.  This aha-moment-filled conversation explores: meeting the Shadow on the spiritual path; ego formation during childhood; the concept of repression and the problem with the closet metaphor; why the Shadow hides—and when it erupts; "romancing the Shadow"; three cues to explore with respect to compulsive behaviors; "Shadow characters" and the practice of personifying aspects of the Shadow; the intergenerational aspect; engaging Shadow work at midlife; the superego; projection in relationships; sharing our secrets; money, sex, and power; shifting from a persona marriage to a Shadow marriage; the Vedanta tradition and the teaching on leshavidya, "the remains of ignorance"; the moral development missing in many spiritually advanced practitioners; illusions, idealizations, and archetypal projections; why the first reaction to meeting the Shadow is denial; Shadow projection in the politics of our times; step one: self-examination; bridging inner work and outer work wisely; how to practice "holding the tension of opposites"; cultivating nonduality in your own psychology; the "third thing" and the transcendent function; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

In this week's episode, we present to you a special recording of our first LIVE event! This is the second part of two.Check out the FULL Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJBgUmYk1csSubscribe to the podcast HERE: https://lnk.to/thephilosophyofnow-swami-sarvapriyanandaIn Midtown Manhattan on June 5th, we had as our guest the incredible Swami Sarvapriyananda. Along with an interview, we led a reflection practice with our in-person and stream audience!Enjoy, reflect, and contemplate with this episode - Part 2 of 2. In this part, we present to you the guided meditation & Q&A led by Swamiji himself. At the beginning of the event, he led us in a 10-min meditation as we contemplated the notion of limited and unlimited Self. Following that, he engaged some amazing questions from the in-person audience and offered his insights. He provided guidance on improving our daily inquiry and contemplative practice NOW!Swamiji is a monk in the Ramakrishna Order and the head monk of the Vedanta Society of NY, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to this, he served at the Hollywood mission and in India at the Belur Math. He is recognized internationally as one of the most prominent teachers and philosophers of Vedanta, particularly as it engages with modern science, psychology, and consciousness studies. In fact, his two recent books ‘Mahavakya: Essence of Vedanta' & ‘Fullness & Emptiness' are explications of his profound teachings. They are written evidence of his ability to teach these seemingly esoteric concepts with ease, depth, and reliability to any seeker in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here I offer a guided meditation, offering our own physical body and to our hedonic experience, kindness and warmth.Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

7th June 2025 In this Satsang, Sanjay focused on exploring Vedanta concepts of contemplation and self-realization, including various meditation techniques and the limitations of human senses in understanding truth. He discussed the nature of the self and the challenges of understanding it amidst life's complexities, emphasizing the importance of using the mind as an instrument to connect with the divine within. The session concluded with discussions on surrender, ego, and the transformative power of pure meetings with the self, highlighting the path to achieving inner silence and non-dual existence. These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Troisième section du Yoga Vasistha traitant de la création. Ce chapitre traite de la conscience individualisée (le mental).   Bibliographie: Le Yoga Vasistha par Swami Venkatesananda, traduction de Patrice Repusseau, éditions Inner Quest (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Venkat...)   Musique: Calm Whale (https://whaleloryb.bandcamp.com/track/12-12-gateway-cosmic-light)   Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger   Production:  Les mécènes du Vieux Sage   Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.    OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.  

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 11th of June, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

Here I offer a guided meditation offering our own physical body kindness and warmth. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

In this week's episode, we present to you a special recording of our first LIVE event! This is the first part of two.Check out the LIVE Stream here: https://youtube.com/live/CFWd-587SI4?feature=shareIn Midtown Manhattan on June 5th, we had as our guest the incredible Swami Sarvapriyananda. Along with an interview, we led a reflection practice with our in-person and stream audience!Swamiji is a monk in the Ramakrishna Order and the head monk of the Vedanta Society of NY, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to this, he served at the Hollywood mission and in India at the Belur Math. He is recognized internationally as one of the most prominent teachers and philosophers of Vedanta, particularly as it engages with modern science, psychology, and consciousness studies. In fact, his two recent books ‘Mahavakya: Essence of Vedanta' & ‘Fullness & Emptiness' are explications of his profound teachings. They are written evidence of his ability to teach these seemingly esoteric concepts with ease, depth, and reliability to any seeker in the world.Enjoy, reflect, and contemplate with this episode - Part 1 of 2. In this part, we present to you the interview. He discussed the importance of finding a tradition as our philosophy of life, but also being malleable to consider other schools. He emphasized how 'fake it till you make it' is a very practical step in imbibing unselfishness and an expansive Self. Along with noting philosophical principles from Vedanta & modern psychology, he provided insight on improving our daily inquiry and contemplative practice NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the twenty-third saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas. Jesus says: "I shall choose you, one from a thousand and two from ten thousand, and they will stand as a single one." Here is a slightly different translation: "I shall choose you, one out of a thousand, and two out of ten thousand, and you shall stand as a single one." This verse deals with the rarity of spiritual awakening and the nature of spiritual awakening. In discussing the nature of awakening I will explore the three spiritual stages of life leading to awakening.  View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

Ellie Freestone —teacher, mother, retreat leader—opens up about navigating the sacred tension of being a single mother and a leader.We explore:The season where she stepped away from business completely—and what it taught her about yoga off the mat and into the worldThe embodied journey of coming back to her missionWhy motherhood isn't a detour from your mission—it's a portal for all life's lessonsAnd how holding both devotion and desire is what makes a woman truly limitlessThis is a tender, truthful conversation about coming home to wholeness.You don't have to choose between your child and your calling.You get to do both—and do them differently.BIO:Born & raised in Byron Bay, Ellie Freestone is an international Yoga Alliance 500HR E-RYT, devoted mother, sacred doula, student of Naturopathy and lifelong student of yoga, with over a decade of teaching experience.After completing her initial training in Ashtanga in 2014, Ellie deepened her journey by moving to Bali, immersing herself in its rich spiritual traditions and ancient yogic philosophy where she completed advanced training in Vinyasa, Hatha, pranayama, meditation, restorative and somatic yin, yoga nidra, Thai yoga massage, Vedanta, and women's therapeutic yoga.Ellie passionately curates and leads retreats and events internationally, blending timeless yogic wisdom with embodied knowledge. Her intention is to guide students home—to their own inner voice and truest state of being—through the healing power of breath, inspiration from the natural elements, and integrated embodiment, fostering resilience, wholeness, and self-compassion on and off the mat.Links:Website: https://www.ellieefreestoneyoga.comTuscany Retreat: https://formodewellness.com/retreats-tuscanyMentawai Retreat: https://www.lobaofficial.com/pages/mentawais-retreat-2025Show Links:Stay connected with Amber on IGGrab your early bird ticket to HERE FOR MORE LIVE 2025

Send us a textThe concept of a single truth with multiple spiritual pathways is often viewed as controversial in religious circles. Many spiritual traditions make exclusive claims about being the only pathway to truth, creating a dichotomy between those who are "saved" and those who aren't.• Exclusive spiritual paths can make followers feel special but may actually create delusion and keep people bound to samsara• Many religious institutions claim to be the only place to find truth or realization• Vedanta accepts various pathways including Abrahamic religions because they contain elements of faith and devotion• Consciousness is fundamental to our experience and shapes our world depending on its relationship with mind• Multiple valid spiritual approaches exist: devotional practices (chanting, puja), intellectual understanding, karma yoga (observing our actions)• Nobody can follow any single spiritual path 24/7 – we naturally incorporate multiple approaches• Those claiming exclusivity often remain heavily invested in the material world they claim is temporary• Spiritual exclusivity often leads to arrogance and ego rather than humility• If the One became many, it's logical that many paths would lead back to the OneLike this video or podcast, comment, subscribe and follow me on social media. Buy my merch and hope to see you in the next video.Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 5. Nifty is headed for a quiet start amid mixed global cues and volatility could ensue on the weekly options expiry day. Watch out for stocks such as Gland Pharma, Hindustan Aeronautics, and Vedanta in today's trade. Also, catch Sandip Agarwal of Sowilo Investment Managers on the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 4th of June, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

YFYI (Yoga For Your Intellect) is a conversational, digital approach to the 5000+ year old, ancient eastern philosophy of Vedanta.Would you like to experience a live YFYI for you and your team? Email yogaforyourintellect@gmail.com for details.About the hosts: James Beshara is a world-renowned founder and startup investor (ranked as high as the #2 global venture investor by investment platforms like AngelList) and has been invited to speak at places such as Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and The World Bank.Joseph Emmett has been a student of Vedanta for over 25 years, teaching this “perennial philosophy” around the world, with over a decade spent at the Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India under the guidance and teaching of acclaimed Vedanta philosopher and author, Swami A. Parthasarathy.In addition to weekly podcast episodes, the hosts, James and Joseph, also host a weekly Clubhouse conversation on Friday mornings with open Q&A (search for the ‘Yoga For Your Intellect' club within the Clubhouse app).Would you like to dive in deeper? Our recommendation is to read the clearest and most complete work on Vedanta in recent history — ‘Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities' by A. Parthasarathy, which can be found on Amazon. We also encourage you to subscribe to these conversations if you find them valuable for more weekly insights to the perennial philosophy.For the deepest dive, check out Swami A. Parthasarathy's eLearning program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:Swami Parthasarathy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/swamiji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/86-vedanta-treatise-the-eternities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bhagavad Gita: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vedanta Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/vedanta-academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joseph Emmett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vedantahouston.org/josephji⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Beshara: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jjbeshara.com/about/

From epic failures and ego clashes to tender moments of empowerment and encouragement, Raghunath and Kaustubha open up about what they love most about Krishna Bhakti—and how it transforms even the most ordinary day into an offering of beauty, meaning, and joy.   In this candid Q & A episode, you'll hear stories of spiritual growth, forgiveness, and the joy that comes from living with a fully invested heart.   Highlights include: • Black-and-white Vedanta vs. full-color Bhakti • One humbling breakfast invitation, one roasted ego, and a lot of growth • Gossip vs. grace: a Bhakti PSA on spiritual etiquette • Parking lot kirtans and singing past your comfort zone • Rūpa Gosvāmī's poetry, Draupadī's forgiveness, and the art of full-hearted living   A rich, funny, and inspiring conversation rooted in the lived experience of Krishna devotion.   Check out Supersoul Farm's first annual kirtan fest at  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supersoul-farm-kirtan-fest-tickets-1376536139649?aff=oddtdtcreator Check out Radhanath Swami's class on how to treat people at   https://youtu.be/ed0Effi7Kfo?si=b97G8C-cUaBtVWf6 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

From epic failures and ego clashes to tender moments of empowerment and encouragement, Raghunath and Kaustubha open up about what they love most about Krishna Bhakti—and how it transforms even the most ordinary day into an offering of beauty, meaning, and joy.   In this candid Q & A episode, you'll hear stories of spiritual growth, forgiveness, and the joy that comes from living with a fully invested heart.   Highlights include: • Black-and-white Vedanta vs. full-color Bhakti • One humbling breakfast invitation, one roasted ego, and a lot of growth • Gossip vs. grace: a Bhakti PSA on spiritual etiquette • Parking lot kirtans and singing past your comfort zone • Rūpa Gosvāmī's poetry, Draupadī's forgiveness, and the art of full-hearted living   A rich, funny, and inspiring conversation rooted in the lived experience of Krishna devotion.   Check out Supersoul Farm's first annual kirtan fest at  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supersoul-farm-kirtan-fest-tickets-1376536139649?aff=oddtdtcreator Check out Radhanath Swami's class on how to treat people at   https://youtu.be/ed0Effi7Kfo?si=b97G8C-cUaBtVWf6 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108

Skin-Flesh-Bones Body Scan.Such Sweet Thunder Meditation Podcast.PlayHere I offer a guided meditation through the anatomy of the body as presented by Ven. Bhikkhu Analayo. In this practice we explore our experience of our body through the skin, flesh, and bones. With practice, this practice can lead one to a deeper sense of present moment awareness, and to recognize the not-self aspect of our physicality.Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 39 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 28th of May, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

By practicing what we learn and letting go of our vices, we can create a balanced mind that is unshaken by external forces. In this episode, join us in learning the five practices through which we can practice amala (integration) and create that unshakable mind.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses are from our Parenting Culture community, a space for seekers striving to be better in their caregiving responsibilities through the practice of self-development. You can always catch up on the previous episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more! Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Send us a textStep into the raw, powerful journey of Justin, a guest returning to the Self Reflection Podcast, as he joins host Lira Ndifon for an unvarnished conversation on mental health. Justin Witte, author of "The Shadowed Soul" and "A Vicious Cycle," shares his extraordinary experience navigating a life marked by profound childhood abuse, chronic suicidal depression, and a litany of diagnoses including schizoaffective bipolar type, ADHD, dyslexia, PTSD, and an organic brain disorder. Now 19 years sober, Justin reveals how self-reflection, a radical shift in perspective, and the ancient practice of meditation (specifically Chautaka or single-pointed concentration) became his roadmap to rewiring his brain and finding inner peace, even when traditional medications failed.This episode fearlessly confronts the escalating mental health crisis, particularly among men. Lira cites jarring statistics: in 2022, men died by suicide 3.85 times more often than women, with white men accounting for 68.46% of these deaths. Suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in America, with 49,476 lives lost and an estimated 1.6 million attempts. Justin unpacks complex societal factors contributing to this crisis, including the isolating impact of technology, shifting gender roles, economic pressures requiring higher education, and the often-unacknowledged struggles of men in modern society. He argues that the increasing disconnect from genuine human interaction and the curated realities of social media exacerbate feelings of worthlessness and contribute to the alarming rise in depression and anxiety. Justin offers profound insights into the nature of suffering, panic attacks, and the illusion of external reality, drawing from his unique blend of personal experience, Western science, and Eastern philosophies like Vedanta. He vividly describes the terrifying grip of panic attacks and how he overcame them through focused meditation, emphasizing the neuroplasticity of the human brain. This conversation is a vital call for empathy and action, urging listeners to seek support if struggling, and to embrace the transformative power of self-expression and connection. Discover how to reframe your thoughts, challenge perceptions, and navigate your own path to healing, purpose, and a life lived in conscious awareness.Support the showCall to Action: Engage with the Self-Reflection Podcast community! Like, follow, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube (Self-Reflection Podcast by Lira Ndifon), and all major podcast platforms. Share your insights and feedback—we value your contributions! Suggest topics you'd like us to explore. Your support amplifies our reach, sharing these vital messages of self-love and empowerment. Until our next conversation, prioritize self-care and embrace your journey. Grab your copy of "Awaken Your True Self" on Amazon. Until next time, be kind to yourself and keep reflecting.

Abha Karki Rajbhandari, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartments of Psychiatryand NeuroscienceFriedman Brain InstituteBrain and Body Research InstituteCenter for Affective NeuroscienceIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiEmail: abha.rajbhandari@mssm.eduLab Page: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/karkilab/Dr. Rajbhandari is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Psychiatry andNeuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Rajbhandari obtained her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied the role of the amygdala sub-regions in regulation of stress and sensorimotor gating via norepinephrine and the neuropeptide- corticotropin releasing factor. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, Dr. Rajbhandari was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California-Los Angeles, where her research focused on understanding the role of the neuropeptide, pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide in regulation of fear and stress behaviors via amygdala sub-regions. At the Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Rajbhandari's team focuses on the brain, vagus nerve and body mechanisms of fear, stress, and anxiety.Outside of lab, Dr. Rajbhandari is a whole-body health enthusiast and spiritual seeker through Yoga and Vedanta. For her, yoga is not just something done on a mat; it is woven into every aspect of life. Born in Nepal, she moved to the United States to pursue higher education. While her spiritual journey began in Nepal, she continues to explore deep questions about human existence through the lenses of logic, reasoning, knowledge, and mysticism. Abha is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific and spiritual understandings of life.Support the show

The twenty-second saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas is the clearest example of Christian nonduality that we have in any gospel. Some of these metaphors in this passage are familiar to us from other sayings in the Gospel of Thomas, as well as similar sayings in the canonical gospels. Others we have not come across before. Jesus saw some babies nursing. He said to his disciples, "These nursing babies are like those who enter the kingdom." They said to him, "Then shall we enter the kingdom as babies?" Jesus said to them, "When you make the two into one, and when you make the inner like the outer and the outer like the inner, and the upper like the lower, and when you make male and female into a single one, so that the male will not be male nor the female be female, when you make eyes in place of an eye, a hand in place of a hand, a foot in place of a foot, an image in place of an image, then you will enter the kingdom."View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

This immersive meditation uses the metaphor of a tree to guide us through the illusion of separation and the quiet journey back to our true nature. Through poetic reflection and direct felt experience, we explore how thought becomes identity, how suffering arises through forgetting, and how, like the tree, we can return to the peace that never left us. A powerful invitation to simplify 'enlightenment', to see clearly the dualistic nature of thought, and to remember yourself home. Please forgive my use of “it” when referring to the tree in this meditation. For the sake of clarity in the visualization, our more-than-human kin was momentarily framed as an “it”—but this is a limitation of language, not of truth. I hope it doesn't distract from the deeper message of interconnectedness and remembrance. Thank you for being present in this space and for holding these words for a moment - may they be of use to anyone suffering, lost, or unsure right now. Much Love, SezSupport the show✨ If you'd like to explore more of my work, whilst deepening your connection to the truth of who you are, you can find weekly, unpublished poems & audio essays on my Substack, and find supportive courses on my website and Insight Timer. I'd love to walk beside you. ✨

In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Paul Gillis-Smith from The Center for the Study of World Religions to discuss a range of fascinating topics. They begin by discussing the Harvard Divinity School and the CSWR's mission and history. The conversation delves into the work and legacy of Lisa Bieberman, a pivotal figure in the 1960s psychedelic harm reduction movement. It explores her contributions to the field through her Psychedelic Information Center. They also touch on the Quaker traditions and their intersection with LSD use, showing how spirituality and psychedelics can coalesce. Paul also talks about upcoming psychedelic and chaplaincy workshops, emphasizing the importance of spiritual care in psychedelic experiences. This episode is rich with historical insights and contemporary applications, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in psychedelics and spirituality. Paul Gillis-Smith @ CSWR Center for the Study of World Religions Psychometric brahman, psychedelic science: Walter Stace, transnational Vedanta, and the Mystical Experience Questionnaire 00:00 Introduction and Initial Setup 00:34 Meeting at Penn's Psychedelic Conference 01:14 Postdoctoral Presentations and Indigenous Plant Medicine 03:27 Understanding CSWR and Its Evolution 07:21 Harvard's Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture 09:11 Personal Academic Journey and Interest in Psychedelics 11:58 Role at CSWR and Ongoing Projects 18:59 Lisa Bieberman: A Pioneer in Psychedelic Education 40:53 Quaker Theology of LSD 41:58 Meeting Structure and Frequency 42:46 Profound Simple Truths 45:41 Transition to Quakerism 48:45 The New Jerusalem Prophecy 53:02 Quakerism and Its Influence 01:11:25 Clinical Chaplaincy and Psychedelics 01:18:39 Conclusion and Future Projects

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 21st of May, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

A marker of a courageous parent is one whose humility and faith leads them to always follow through. By recognizing our blessings, practicing generosity, and setting up parameters in our material lives, we can foster true conviction in our self development. Join us in taking time to review our last few virtues on how to surrender our doership and allow Divinity to guide us in being courageous parents.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses are from our Parenting Culture community, a space for seekers striving to be better in their caregiving responsibilities through the practice of self-development. You can always catch up on the previous episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more! Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

The twentieth saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas is one that is familiar to Christians who have read the canonical gospels. It is known as the parable of the Mustard Seed. Thomas' version goes like this:The disciples said to Jesus, "Tell us what the kingdom of Heaven is like." He said to them, "It's like a mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds, but when it falls on prepared soil, it produces a large plant and becomes a shelter for birds of heaven."At first hearing it may sound identical to the New Testament parable. But listen again. Here is the version found in the Gospel of Luke. Pay attention to the differences.Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.”They sound similar, but the small differences make a big difference. Let's look at the differences and what they teach us about the Kingdom of Heaven, which is Jesus' term for Divine Awareness.View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 7th of May, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 30th of April, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita