Satsang in Advaita Vedanta | Structure, Aim, and Spiritual Benefits
Satsang in Advaita Vedanta | Structure, Aim, and Spiritual Benefits
Satsang is a well-known phenomenon in the world of Advaita Vedanta, notably in contemporary Neo-Advaita circles. Nonetheless, Satsang is not only give [ ... ]
Neo-Advaita | Non-Duality Experience through Instant Spiritual Awakening
Neo-Advaita | Non-Duality Experience through Instant Spiritual Awakening
Neo-Advaita (also written Neoadvaita) is based on ancient Advaita Vedanta teachings and philosophy. One could argue that it’s a more simplified [ ... ]
Tat Tvam Asi in Advaita Vedanta | You Are That
Tat Tvam Asi in Advaita Vedanta | You Are That
Tat Tvam Asi is a saying in the Sanskrit language, and one of the famous maxims in Vedanta philosophy. Tat means “that,” “thus”, or “it,” [ ... ]
Advaita Vedanta and Tantra | Two Ways, One Goal
Advaita Vedanta and Tantra | Two Ways, One Goal
Advaita Vedanta and Tantra became prominent in India around 500 CE, and where rather influential in the following 1,000 years. The historical developm [ ... ]
Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas | Three Gunas and their Meaning
Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas | Three Gunas and their Meaning
In Hinduism and Hindu Vedic philosophies, Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas are part of the three Gunas, also called the Triguna (or Trigunas). It’s thou [ ... ]
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi in Relation to Spiritual Awakening
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi in Relation to Spiritual Awakening
In Yogic circles, the three principal Nadis Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi — the Trividha Nadis — are often referred to in relation to one [ ... ]
SKY Breath Meditation by Sri Ravi Shankar
SKY Breath Meditation by Sri Ravi Shankar
SKY Breath Meditation is an abbreviation of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) Breathwork, which aims at greater mental and physical health, increased product [ ... ]
Silence of the Mind, Meditation, and Self-Realization
Silence of the Mind, Meditation, and Self-Realization
Achieving silence of the mind has always been a primary goal — or perhaps rather requisite — of an appropriate and successful meditation p [ ... ]
Merkaba Breathing and Meditation Technique
Merkaba Breathing and Meditation Technique
A Merkaba (from the Egyptian Mer meaning “light,” Ka meaning “spirit” or “life force,” and Ba meaning “body& [ ... ]
Meditation, Breath Awareness, and Conscious Breathing Techniques
Meditation, Breath Awareness, and Conscious Breathing Techniques
Breathwork, in particular breath awareness and a variety of conscious breathing techniques, has an age-old relationship with meditation practices, not [ ... ]