The Nectar of Silence ~ Vimala Thakar
Vimala Thakar (1921- 2009) was born in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. She was a great spiritually enlightened revolutionary and activist; mystic, and a notable Indian figure of...
26 Nov 202323min
The Heart Sutra ~ Prajñāpāramitā ~ The Perfection of Wisdom
The Heart Sūtra is a key sutra in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Its Sanskrit title, Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya, can be translated as "The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom". The sutra famously states, "Form is empty"...
21 Nov 202315min
Ajahn Dune Atulo ~ The Method for Developing Bhavana (Mental Development) - Thai Forest Tradition
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 ...
16 Nov 202344min
Ramana Maharshi ~ Self-Abiding Meditation ~ Advaita
These profound practice teachings on meditation and realising the Self, as taught by Sri Ramana, were taken from various sources/texts. Ramana Maharshi ( 1879 -1950) was an Indian sage and jivanmukta...
12 Nov 202320min
Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Find Your Inner Peace
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 au...
7 Nov 202312min
Lahiri Mahasaya ~ Clear Your Mind ~ Kriya Yoga
Shyama Charan Lahiri (30 September 1828 – 26 September 1895), best known as Lahiri Mahasaya, was an Indian yogi and guru who founded the Kriya Yoga school. He was a disciple of Mahavatar Babaji. Accor...
4 Nov 202310min
Suchness ~ Mazu Daoyi ~ Zen Buddhism (Chan)
Mazu Daoyi (709–88) is one of the most eminent of the ancient Chinese Zen masters. Two of the traditionally acknowledged major schools of Zen trace their lineage through this renowned Zen ancient. He ...
29 Okt 202314min
St Teresa of Avila ~ The Prayer of Quiet ~ Christian Mystics
A selection of key points for prayer and meditation from St Teresa of Avila's teachings. Excerpts taken from numerous sources, including: "The Way of Perfection", "Collected Works" and "Interior Castl...
26 Okt 202314min
