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Back to SearchMy Maharishi - My Fondest Memory of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Episode 271
One of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s most well-known insights was, “Problems are a state of consciousness.”
In this episode, Thom shares a vivid example of …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Relationship Between Buddhism and the Vedic Worldview - Part Two - Questions Arising
Episode 270
This episode is a Questions Arising episode, where Thom answers questions from the previous episode on the relationship between Buddhism and the Vedi…
9 months ago
Sankalpa - A Fresh Perspective on Bucket Lists_
Desire is one of the most demonized characteristics of human behavior. Some schools of thought argue that desire is the cause of all our suffering, a…
9 months ago
The Relationship Between Buddhism and the Vedic Worldview - Part One
Episode 269
Though Buddhism has spread far and wide and has taken on many different ‘flavors,’ its origins are from the heartland of the North Indian subcontinen…
9 months, 1 week ago
Refreshing One’s Dharma - Part Two - Questions Arising
Episode 268
Do pillows have feelings? And how do we know when we’re helping versus interfering in the evolution of another?
This Questions Arising episode follows…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Refreshing One’s Dharma - Part One
Episode 267
Is your purpose something fixed, or does it evolve with every passing moment?
In this episode, Part One of a two-part series, Thom explores the Vedic…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
A Display of Devotion - My Favorite Scene in The Ramayana
Episode 266
Vedic texts, apart from being full of wise insights and deep learning, are also highly entertaining tales. One of the most famous stories is that of …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Punya - A Reflection of Self-Realization
Episode 265
One of the many signs of self-realization, or spiritual progress, is a natural decline in attachment to having our desires fulfilled. Thom explored t…
10 months ago
My Maharishi - Changing the World at 30,000 Feet
Episode 264
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was renowned as a man of small stature who made a big impact. His tireless commitment and the legacy of his work will be felt f…
10 months, 1 week ago
Commandments, Charm vs Intuition, Déjà vu
Episode 263
Vedic Meditation isn’t just about creating a couple of spaces in the day to enjoy some peace and tranquility. In fact, we are less interested in what…
10 months, 2 weeks ago