We naturally value self-reliance and independence especially in Western culture. Considering our personal survival, the desire to not be dependent on others makes sense, but is it real? In this 10 minute audio from one of her podcasts, Gangaji helps us discover the self we can truly rely on and the self-love that is revealed in that discovery.
In this eye opening 10 minute audio, Alan Watts dives in to the common belief that all we have to do to change our lives is change our thoughts and beliefs (our mind). At first this may seem very valid and logical but by taking a closer look we come to realize that the task at hand may be altogether impossible. Let’s listen carefully…
This very short five minute video features one of Eckhart Tolle’s most enlightened teachings which is the exact same message that has been passed on for thousands of years about the so called “secret to happiness”. Let’s listen how he explains to Oprah that we are not what we believe ourselves to be…
This 28 minute video that contain the complete live original TV series episode called “Buddhism and Science”. Most of the material out there from Alan are bits and pieces of his teachings, but this is a complete episode from his TV show. Excellent material.
In this revealing super short two and a half minute video, Ramesh Balsekar shares the Advaita way of looking at birth, rebirth and the ego. Let’s listen very carefully to the words of this wise man… Ramesh Balsekar is a direct desciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. He also became one of Maharaj’s favorite live translators and did so for several years until Maharaj’s death and went on to write several books containing Maharaj’s teachings and discourses.
At its root the desire for control is an infantile thought: “What I want is what I should have.” We do have a limited capacity to control many things within our life circumstances, our relationships, or our emotions. But when we try to control what cannot be controlled, we suffer and cause others to suffer. On this 18 minute podcast, Gangaji speaks to what that moment of letting go of control really is and what it reveals.
In this 9 minute clip, Adyashanti invites us to authentically embody our awakening by being fully grounded in our connection to the realities of life. As we contemplate our lives, we can ask ourselves how we can allow our awakening to authentically inform our way of being in everything we do.
In this quick five minute video, Jeff Foster reminds us that much of the pain we go through is caused by abandoning ourselves in the greatest time of need, or as he calls it, “The Land of Powerlessness”. Let’s listen to this empowering little reminder…
In this direct 6 minute video, a questioner wants to know, “If everything is happening according to God’s will, then why do we experience things like the holocaust?” This is a super common question so let’s listen in… Roger Castillo is a non duality teacher / spiritual teacher, born in Malta and migrated to Australia. Roger is a direct disciple of the famous enlightened Indian Advaita (Non-duality) Master Ramesh Balsekar.
In this twelve minute compilation video we find Adyashanti, Bentinho Massaro, Rupert Spira, Swami Satchidananda, Sadhguru talking about the nature of the mind and the Awareness that we truly are. Let’s listen to the similarities behind these varied perspectives…
In this super interesting 8 minute video from Rupert Spira, a man asks if awareness needs human beings to know itself.
In this nine minute audio clip, Jeff Foster talks about life before and after the recognition of non-duality. Jeff demystifies enlightenment and points to a love that’s always present amidst every appearance of life.
In this 9 minute audio, Alan Watts explains that he is not a guru, he’s not trying to change us, he is doing what he is compelled to do or say. He explains that his goal is not to gain followers, but to help people shed their needs to never require the guidance of a teacher again. Let’s listen as he explains…
When we are willing to set aside our beliefs, our thoughts, our powers of mind for an instant, the peace we long for and search for, is immediately revealed. In this lively 20 minute exchange, Gangaji speaks to the experience of “losing our peace” because some thing has changed, and where finally it is always found.
This 28 minute video that contain the complete live original TV series episode called “The Void”. Most of the material out there from Alan are bits and pieces of his teachings, but this is a complete episode from his TV show. Excellent material.
In this eleven minute video, Rupert reminds us of the differences between the simple recognition of Awareness, Enlightenment and the integration of this new understanding into our everyday lives.
This very short three minute video from Gautam Sachdeva, author of ‘The Buddha’s Sword’, in which he recounts a memorable anecdote which explains the key realization which truly means the end of seeking for the spiritual seeker.
In this lovely little 6 minute video, Gautam tells the story of a follower who said she lived in total peace for 12 years and then in one moment of anger, it all got washed down the drain. Gautam explains that even the greatest sages had moments of anger and identification and that it is perfectly OK. Let’s listen…
In this compelling 14 minute dialogue, Adyashanti speaks with a Sangha member about the ‘I got it, I lost it’ phenomenon when it comes to realizing the fundamental reality. Together they discuss the process of self-realization, the shifts of perspective that come, and what to do when it feels like the realization is not present in your life.
PLEASE CLICK ON BLUE LINK BELOW TO VIEW VIDEO! In this illuminating 9 minute excerpt, Adyashanti explores the immense mystery of our being. If we step outside our acquired knowledge and enter into a place of not knowing, we can truly experience the living mystery that we are.
In this inspirational 10 minute video, Roger points out that it is impossible for Awareness to NOT be present because Awareness is always aware of experience. Let’s listen carefully as Roger goes into more details…
In this lovely little two minute reminder, Jac O’Keeffe explains that once one is in the “awakened state” most of the time, it becomes much easier to turn everything over to the “Real” self. Let’s see what she is talking about…
Most of us have regrets. We’ve all made mistakes in life. But can we transform our regrets into a revised way of life? Let’s listen as Nada offers us an alternative way to deal with regret and implement a more positive way to turn a negative into a positive.
In this very interesting 11 minute video, a woman asks for clarification about the Tantric approach to expressing intense emotions and its relationship to the ego, social justice and impersonal anger. Let’s listen to Rupert’s detailed response…
In this lovely 4 minute video, a man asks Rupert to recommend meditations or practices to further the deepening of his understanding. Let’s listen to Rupert’s suggestions…
In this beautiful 5 minute video, a woman asks for guidance on discerning actions that come from our separate self vs. our highest understanding. She also asks if there is absolute truth.
In this 8 minute video, Adyashanti calmly shows us how anything other than silence is actually a mental projection created by the mind. And as long as we engage with these projections we miss out on the fact that our true self is the ever shining silence prior to the noise of the mind.
A man from Toronto says that, although he is becoming more grounded in awareness and experiencing more peace, he still feels pulled in by the demands of the separate self and the dominant culture. Let’s listen to Rupert‘s intelligent response in this 9 minute video clip…
