Podcast Episodes

Professor Raghavan Iyer ~ The Eye of Self Existence

Reading of excerpts from Dr Raghavan's essay 'The Eye of Self Existence'. The full text can be found here: https://theosophytrust.org/944-eye-of-self-existence

Professor Raghavan N. Iyer (1930 -1995) …

Published on 5 days, 19 hours ago

The Way of Tea (Wabi-sabi) ~ Sen No Rikyu ~ Zen Buddhism

A reading of verses on 'The Spirit of Wabi-sabi: Beauty in Imperfection' by Sen No Rikyu.Sen no Rikyū (1522 -1591), was a Japanese tea master considered the most important influence on the chanoyu, t…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Ramana Maharshi ~ Unconditional Surrender

Selected excerpts of Ramana Maharshi's teaching taken from the text, Aham Sphurana. With thanks to John David for permission to read from this recently published text.https://www.amazon.com.au/Aham-S…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Selfless Self ~ Ramakant Maharaj ~ Advaita

A selection of pointers read from the text, 'Selfless Self: Talks with Shri Ramakant Maharaj'.Ramakant Maharaj (1941-2018) was a direct disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and spent 19 year…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians (1:13) ~ The Chapter on Love

A reading of St Paul's first Letter (Chapter 13) to the Corinthians, the Christian community that he had founded at Corinth, Greece. In the year 55 C.E. while in Ephesus, Paul wrote this inspired let…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ajahn Dtun ~ The Stages of Liberation ~ Thai Forest Tradition

This reading compiles excerpts from three different Dhamma talks (which were translated live), where Ajahn Dtun talks about the paths and fruits to full liberation (arahantship) and responds to quest…

Published on 1 month ago

Heart Essence of the Dakinis ~ Bon Dzogchen

A selection of pith teachings on the nature of mind from various Khandros/Dakinis belong to the Bon Dzogchen tradition. These short teachings are found in the text, 'Heart Essence of the Khandro: Exp…

Published on 1 month ago

The Great Way ~ Verses on the Faith Mind ~ Hsing Hsing Ming - Zen Buddhism

The Hsin Hsin Ming (Shinjinmei in Japanese) is a verse attributed to the Third Zen Patrriarch. Written in the 6th century, it is considered the first clear and comprehensive statement of Zen. The Hsi…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Ashtavakra Gita ~ Part 2 ~ Advaita-Vedanta

The Ashtavakra Gita is a short treatise on Advaita Vedanta which systematically deals with the mystical experiences of the individual in their quest for truth, transcendental peace and bliss. It was …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Ashtavakra Gita ~ Part 1 ~ Advaita-Vedanta

The Ashtavakra Gita is a short treatise on Advaita Vedanta which systematically deals with the mystical experiences of the individual in their quest for truth, transcendental peace and bliss. It was …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago