Beste Masters Of The Wisdom Podcasts (2024)

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The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva ~ The Heart of Enlightenment ~ Ati Yoga 1:10:59

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The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva is a Root Tantra of the Space Section first translated into Tibetan in the 8th Century by Vairochana Rakshita, a famous translator during the early period of Buddhism in Tibet. This tantra is one of a handful of the earliest translations of Ati Yoga teachings into the Tibetan language, where they were preserved long …

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Sri Aurobindo ~ The Evolution of Consciousness 11:45

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Sri Aurobindo (born Aurobindo Ghose; 15 August 1872 – 5 December 1950) was an Indian philosopher, yogi, maharishi, poet, mystic, and Indian nationalist. He joined the movement for India's freedom from British rule and for a duration (1905–10), became one of its most important leaders, before turning to developing his own vision and philosophy of hu…

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Annamalai Swami ~ Freedom from Bondage ~ Advaita 10:36

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Annamalai Swami (1906–1995) was a direct disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi who realized the Self after practicing Self-enquiry for decades. This experience gave him first-hand knowledge of how to perform Self-enquiry successfully, making his advice especially valuable to seekers. His teachings are delivered in plain, direct language. 🙏 May whatever g…

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Sukhasiddi ~ Peerless Awareness ~ Vajrayana Buddhism 9:08

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Sukhasiddhi (flourished 11th Century) was an Indian teacher of Vajrayana Buddhism, a yogini and master of meditation. She was born in west Kashmir to a large, poor family. Sukhasiddhi arrived at tantric Buddhism late in life. She lived as an impoverished housewife and mother of six children until the age of fifty-nine. She was thrown out of her hom…

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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche ~ Undistracted Non-Meditation ~ Dzogchen 30:45

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A selection of key pointers taken from the text, 'Vajra Speech: A Commentary on The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice, The Direct Instructions of the Great Compassionate One' by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang.Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1920 - 1996) was a Buddhist master of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages who lived at Nagi Gompa …

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Shantideva ~ The Way of the Bodhisattva - Chapter 10 ~ Dedication 6:24

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Shantideva’s Dedication Prayer is one of H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama’s favourite dedications, extracted from Chapter 10 of the Bodhicharyavatara of Master Shantideva.Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compa…

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Sudden Illumination ~ Zen Master Baizhang Huaihai 百丈懷海 25:26

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Baizhang Huaihai (720–814 AD) was a Zen master during the Tang dynasty. A native of Fuzhou, he was a dharma heir of Mazu Daoyi. Baizhang's students included Huangbo, Linji and Puhua. He has been venerated as one of the greatest Chan teachers of the Tang era and even today he remains one of the most recognized Chan teachers of all time. His Zen teac…

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Dipa Ma ~ Meditation is Love 9:42

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A selection of quotes and extracts from teachings of Dipa Ma taken from the website: https://dipama.com/Nani Bala Barua (25 March 1911 – 1 September 1989), better known as Dipa Ma, was an Indian meditation teacher of Theravada Buddhism and was of Barua descent. She was a prominent Buddhist master in Asia and also taught in the United States where s…

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Namkai Norbu ~ The Presence of Awareness ~ Dzogchen 29:38

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Selected excerpts from the teaching given by Namkai Norbu entitled: The Mirror: Advice on Presence and Awareness. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (1938-2018) was a Tibetan Dzogchen master. When he was two years old, Namkhai Norbu was recognized as the 'mindstream emanation', a tulku, of the Dzogchen teacher Adzom Drugpa (1842–1924). At five, he was also reco…

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Ajahn Pannavaddho ~ The One Who Knows ~Thai Forest Tradition 51:13

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This is a reading of the chapter "Citta" taken from the text 'Uncommon Wisdom - Life and Teachings of Ajaan Pannavaddho. Written and compiled by Ajaan Dick Sīlaratano.Venerable Ajaan Pannavahho was the senior-most Western monk following Ajaan Mun’s path of practice for over 40 years. Ajaan Paññā, as he was called, was a man of intellectual brillian…

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Ramakant Maharaj ~ The Inner Master ~ Advaita 15:02

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A selection of pointers read from the text, 'Selfless Self: Talks with Shri Ramakant Maharaj'.Ramakant Maharaj was a direct disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and spent 19 years with him. From 1962, he visited Nisargadatta Maharaj and listened to his lectures regularly, until his master's Mahasamadhi in 1981. During the last decade or so…

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The Secret of the Golden Flower ~ A Synthesis ~ Inner Alchemy 45:38

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This reading is a synthesis of the teachings found in the text, The Secret of the Golden Flower, translated by Thomas Clearly. According to Cleary, this text is is a lay manual of Buddhist and Taoist methods for clarifying the mind. A distillation of the inner psychoactive elements in ancient spiritual classics, it describes a natural way to mental…

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5 Themes for Awakening ~ Teaching of the Buddha ~ Pali Buddhism 15:54

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A reading for meditation of the Upajjhaṭṭhana Sutta (AN 5:57) ~ Subjects for Contemplation - Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi.The Upajjhatthana Sutta ("Subjects for Contemplation") focuses on the five remembrances, or five facts, regarding life's fragility and our true inheritance. The discourse advises that these facts are to be reflected upon often by…

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Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) ~ Part 2 - The Mind in Motion ~ Dr Nida Chenagtsang (Weapon of Light) 28:17

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This is a guided meditation taken from Dr Nida Chenagtsang’s 'Weapon of Light' series - a pithy synthesis of Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) instructions. The teachings focus on how to naturally and easefully access the natural state of mind in both the meditative state and daily life and to liberate the afflictive emotions. For more about Dr Nida and his work…

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Wei Wu Wei ~ Total Presence ~ Non-Dualism, Taoism, Zen 21:04

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A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage".Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer.Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-esta…

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Ajahn Dune Atulo ~ The Method for Developing Bhavana (Mental Development) - Thai Forest Tradition 44:04

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This chapter on "The Method of Developing Bhavana" was taken from the text "Atulo" from the notes and memory of Phra Choa Khun Bodhinandamuni (Somsak Pajhdito), Wat Burapharam, Surin. Translated from the original Thai book "Atulo" by Bhikkhu Khemasanto (Douglas Johnson).** A note on the word 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚 The word "Heart" is not a totally satisfactory rend…

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Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Find Your Inner Peace 12:50

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These excerpts for meditation have been taken from the text "The Sun My Heart" by Thich Nhat Hanh.Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926 - 2022) was a Vietnamese Thiền/Chan Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet and teacher, who founded the Plum Village Tradition, historically recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. Known as the "fath…

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Sri Sarada Devi ~ Surrender Yourself ~ Bhakti 16:44

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Sri Sarada Devi (22 December 1853 – 21 July 1920), was a nineteenth-century Hindu mystic and saint. She was the wife and spiritual consort of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Sarada Devi is also reverentially addressed as the Holy Mother (Sri Sri Maa) by the followers of the Sri Ramakrishna monastic order. The Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission…

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Ajahn Chah ~ Right Samadhi and Wrong Samadhi ~ Theravadin Buddhism Forest Tradition 14:14

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A reading for meditation of Ajahn Chah's teaching on 'Right Samadhi' - taken from the text "A Taste of Freedom." Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist monk and meditation Master. He was an influential teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. He was reputed to be an Arahant. 🔆 These podcasts are not m…

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Jainism ~ The Changeless beneath the Changes - Chitrabhanu 21:58

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This is a selection of some excerpts from Shree Chitrabhanu's teaching "Twelves Facets of Reality - The Jain Path to Freedom." Chitrabhanu (July 26, 1922 – April 19, 2019) was a prominent figure in American Jainism. He was one of the co-founders of JAINA. After spending some time in Africa and Europe, he came to the USA in 1971 at the invitation of…

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Meister Eckhart - Transformed Knowledge - Christian Mystics 15:49

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Johannes Eckhart was one of the greatest of Christian mystics. He was born at Hochheim in Thüringen, Germany, in 1260 and died c.1327. He entered the Dominican order when he was 15. Later he became a distinguished professor and taught at different universities.His direct and accessible teachings of a person's closeness to God inspired many people a…

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Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta: Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma ~ The Buddha's First Sermon 16:21

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The Dhammacakkappavattana-sutta - SN 56.11 - is the Pāli version of what according to tradition was the first discourse spoken by the Buddha, whose delivery of this discourse led to the attainment of stream-entry by one of his first disciples. With this successful outcome, the Buddha had set in motion the “wheel of Dharma.” This is the most famous …

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Garab Dorje ~ The Truth of your Being ~ Dzogchen (Ati Yoga) 45:54

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A reading for meditation of Garab Dorje's primary teaching, "The Spaciousness of Vajrasattva" (Dorje Sempa Namkha Che) - translated by Yeshe Donden (Roger Calverley). With thanks to Roger for permission to read from this newly published work: "The Gospel of Garab Dorje." Garab Dorje (c. 665) was the first human to receive the complete direct transm…

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Kodo Sawaki 沢木興道 ~ Nothing to Gain ~ Zen Buddhism 18:58

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A reading for meditation of excerpts from the text "To You: Zen Sayings of Kodo Sawaki". Kodo Sawaki 沢木興道 (1880 - 1965) was born in Ise, Japan and was a prominent Japanese Sōtō Zen teacher of the 20th century. He is considered to be one of the most significant Zen priests of his time for bringing Zen practice into the lives of laypeople. He has be…

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Tilopa's Six Words of Advice ~ A Guided Meditation ~ Samaneri Jayasara 50:01

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This is a guided meditation based on the famous teaching of Tilopa - the 6 words of Advice. Tilopa is one of the most authoritative and renowned Indian mahasiddhas and masters of mahamudra and tantra. He received various tantric teachings, unified them, and transmitted them to his disciple, Naropa. Tilopa (988–1069) was born in Bengal in India. He …

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Wei Wu Wei ~ It is As It Is ~ Non-Dualism, Taoism, Zen, Buddhism 26:27

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A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage" by Wei Wu Wei. Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher and writer. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei W…

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Lao Tzu 老子 ~ Merge into Emptiness ~ Tao Te Ching 15:44

2y ago15:44

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This is selection of excerpts from the Tao Te Ching for meditation and contemplation. Lao Tzu (l. c. 500 BCE, also known as Laozi or Lao-Tze) was a Chinese philosopher credited with founding the philosophical system of Taoism. He is best known as the author of the Laozi (later retitled the Tao-Te-Ching translated as “The Way of Virtue” or “The Clas…

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Kabbalah ~ The Zohar ~ Jewish Mysticism 7:56

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This is a reading for meditation of a short section from the The Zohar’s Bereishit (Beginning/start) - the opening verse of Genesis. English version by Daniel Chanan Matt. The Zohar (Book of "Radiance") is a foundational work in the literature of Jewish mystical thought known as Kabbalah. It is a group of books including commentary on the mystical …

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Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) ~ Serenity ~ Taoism 13:37

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Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) was a Taoist sage, living sometime before 250 B.C. He is credited with writing- in part or in whole - a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. The text is ranked among the greatest of literary and philosophical masterpieces that China has produced. Its style is complex—mythical,…

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The Silence Beyond Thoughts ~ Dzogchen ~ Ani la (Gebchak Nuns) 4:35

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These pith and profound pointers were spoken by Ani la - Abbess of Gebchak Nunnery, Eastern Tibet. For more information about the inspiring Gebchak nuns and how to support them, please see these links: https://gebchakgonpa.org/about/ https://gebchakgonpa.org/donate/ 🔆 These podcasts are not monetized. If you benefit from these podcasts and would li…

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The 24 Gurus of Dattatreya ~ Advaita-Vedanta 33:18

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A reading for meditation of the 24 Gurus of Dattatreya - translated by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. Dattatreya is considered to be the incarnation of the Trinity- Brahma, Vishnu and Siva – a Trimurti Avatar. The Philosophy propounded by Lord Dattatreya is found in the ‘Avadhuta Gita’ which is a Vedantic text expounding non-dualism. Dattatreya, in the e…

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A Self-Enquiry Meditation on the Nature of the Mind ~ The Flight of the Garuda - Lama Shabkar - Dzogchen 22:59

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This is meditation on the Nature of the Mind by Lama Shabkar taken from the text, "The Flight of the Garuda" - translated by Keith Dowman. Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol (1781-1851) was a Tibetan Buddhist yogi and poet from Amdo. Shabkar's yogic and poetic skill is considered second only to Milarepa. Shabkar begin his spiritual practice early, completin…

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Ajahn Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu ~ Nibbana for Everyone ~ Theravada Forest Tradition 37:59

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A reading for meditation of Ajahn Buddhadasa's teaching on the immanence of Nibbana - translated by Santikaro. Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu (Servant of the Buddha) went forth as a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) in 1926, at the age of twenty. After a few years of study in Bangkok, which convinced him “purity is not to be found in the big city,” he was inspired to li…

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Simone Weil ~ Attention and Pure Silence ~ Christian Mystics 12:39

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A selection of some key pointers for meditation from Simone Weil taken from various texts and sources. Simone Adolphine Weil (1909 -1943) was a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist. Weil received spiritual direction from a Dominican friar and learned much from the Catholic author Gustave Thibon. She was especially rooted in Neoplatoni…

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The Prayer of Kuntuzangpo - The Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra - Dzogchen 24:14

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The Prayer of Kuntuzangpo is a famous Dzogchen aspiration prayer from the Gongpa Zangthal. It is the prayer of the Primordial Buddha and also a prayer of aspiration on the path of awakening to our true Buddha Nature. This powerful prayer helps us to understand that it is only our deluded thinking and lack of understanding that makes things appear a…

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~ Eight Verses of Training the Mind ~ (Lojong) Geshe Langri Thangpa - Mahayana Buddhism 6:59

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A reading for meditation of the famous text on lojong practice, meaning to ;transform the mind', by Geshe Langri Tangpa. The first seven verses of the Eight Verses for Training the Mind deal with the practices associated with cultivating the method aspect of the path such as compassion, altruism, aspiration to attain Buddhahood, and so on. The eigh…

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30 Minute Yoga Nidra for Relaxation and Sleep 35:58

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A 30 minute guided yoga nidra session to help you relax and sleep. Gentle music by Swami Madhuram. 🔆 These podcasts are not monetized. If you benefit from these podcasts and would like to support our nun's hermitage, there are two options to donate - via Paypal using this email address: vivekahermitage@gmail.com with PayPal or using this direct lin…

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The Invisible and Supreme Shakti ~ Anasuya Devi - Jillellamudi Amma ~ Bhakti 17:40

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Matrusri Anasuya Devi (born 28 March 1923-1985) was an Indian spiritual guru from Andhra Pradesh. Widely known as Jillellamudi Amma, she is revered by millions of her devotees spread across the globe as an incarnation of the Divine Mother, the supreme deity, Raja Rajeswari Devi. Many miracles and spiritual transformations were witnessed and recorde…

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Hafiz ~ Love's Victory ~ Sufi Mystics 8:24

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A reading of a selection of Hafiz's poems translated by Thomas Rain Crowe. Persian lyric poet Hafiz (born Khwāja Šamsu d-Dīn Muḥammad Hāfez-e Šīrāzī) grew up in Shiraz. Very little is known about his life, but it is thought that he may have memorized the Qur’an after hearing his father recite passages. He is one of the most celebrated of the Persia…

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Silence & Stillness: A Guided Meditation ~ Samaneri Jayasara 30:11

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This is a guided meditation to help you access the inherent silence and stillness within and to learn how to abide in this Natural State. From this place of peace and stillness, we can allow the natural wisdom and insight to emerge. 🔆 These podcasts are not monetized. If you benefit from these podcasts and would like to support our nun's hermitage,…

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Padmasambhava ~ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ~ Dzogchen 16:59

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This is an excerpt from the teaching "Descending with the View from Above" from Guru Rinpoche/Padmasambhava taken from the book "Treasures from Juniper Ridge" - translated by Erik Kunsang and Marcia Schmidt. 🔆 These podcasts are not monetized. If you benefit from these podcasts and would like to support our nun's hermitage, there are two options to…

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Awakening to our Buddha Nature ~ Hakuin Ekaku ~ Zen Buddhism 11:46

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Hakuin Ekaku (January 19, 1686 – January 18, 1769) is undeniably one of the most important of all Zen masters. He came into the Rinzai school of Zen and revitalized it during a period when its very survival was in question, focusing practice back on the basics of zazen and koan study. He was the quintessential Zen master of the people, who extended…

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"𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢" - Australian Aboriginal Spirituality - Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness 37:12

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Spiritual wisdom offered from the oldest living culture and people on this planet. I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. 🙏 🖤💛❤️ "Dadirri" - means Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awar…

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~ 𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 ~ Anāthapiṇḍikovādasutta - MN 143 - Theravadin Buddhism 22:32

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This is a powerful teaching given by Venerable Sāriputta to the great lay disciple Anāthapiṇḍika as he lay dying, and in severe pain. Upon a request to visit him, Venerable Sāriputta provides a profound teaching, rarely offered to lay people, on non-attachment and non-grasping. It is taken from the Majjhima-nikāya: 143 - Translated by Bhante Sujato…

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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 ~ Upasika Kee Nanayon - Theravadin Forest Tradition 26:10

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Reading of the chapter titled: "When Conventional Truths Collapse" from the text Reading the Mind. Upasika Kee Nanayon or Kor Khao-suan-luang was a realized female practitioner from Thailand. She was mostly self-taught, reading the Pali canon and other Buddhist literature. She considered the Buddha's Dhamma as her primary teacher. Her dhamma talks …

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The Zen Teaching of Huang Po (Part 4) - On The Transmission of Mind - Q&A 44:35

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Excerpts of Questions and Answers read from the text - The Zen Teaching of Huang Po on the Transmission of Mind - Translated by: John Blofeld. Huang Po (died 850) was an influential Chinese master of Chan Buddhism. He was born in Fujian, China in the Tang Dynasty. Later he became a monk in Huangbo Shan (lit. Huangbo Mountain). That is how he got hi…

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Atmananda Krishna Menon ~ Teachings on the Natural State ~ Advaita 16:43

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Selected excerpts from the text "Notes on Spiritual Discources" - taken by Nitya Tripta. For PDF and hard copy versions of the 3 Volume teaching see this website of Greg Goodes: https://greg-goode.com/article/notes-on-spiritual-discourses-of-shri-atmananda/ Śrĩ Atmananda (8 December 1883 – 14 May 1959), also referred as Sri Atmananda Krishna Menon,…

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Longchenpa ~ The Ultimate Non-Meditation ~ Dzogchen 1:28:59

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Among the works in Longchen Rabjam's famous collection, the Seven Treasuries, is this book commonly known as the Chöying Dzod. Longchenpa, also known as Longchen Rabjam , ‘Infinite, Vast Expanse of Space’, or Drimé Özer (1308-1364), was one of the most brilliant teachers of the Nyingma lineage. He systematized the Nyingma teachings in his ‘Seven Tr…

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🕊️ 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🕊️ ~ Inspired Words of Peace from Mahatma Gandhi 12:36

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🕊️ This is a reading of inspired reflections on "Peace" from Mahatma Gandhi - a collaboration between myself and Swami Madhuram Puri. Dedicated to Peace in the Ukraine and the whole world. 🕊️ Music track - "Peace for Ukraine" by Swami Madhuram Swami's wonderful music can be found here (Time for Peace) - https://timeforpeace.bandcamp.com/ Mohandas K…

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Nisargardatta Maharaj ~ 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 ~ A Guided Meditation 36:15

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These are a selection of key pointers from Nisargadatta taken from "Pointers by Ramesh Balsekar" and formatted as a guided meditation. 🔆 These podcasts are not monetized - an never will be. If you benefit from these podcasts and would like to support our nun's hermitage, there are two options to donate - via Paypal using this email address: vivekah…

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