Podcast Episodes

Ryōkan - Selected Teachings/Poetry for Meditation (3) - Zen Buddhism

Ryōkan Taigu (1758–1831) was a quiet and unconventional Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived much of his life as a hermit. Ryōkan is remembered for his poetry and calligraphy, which present the essence o…

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

A Guided Meditation on Listening and Silence - Based on Selected Verses and Poems of Ilie Cioara

These poems/stanzas written by Ilie Cioara have been formatted for the purpose of a guided meditation. Excerpts taken from the book by Cioara, "The Silence of the Mind" - translated by Petrica Verdes…

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

Siddharameshwar Maharaj - Selected Teachings for Meditation (2) - Nisargadatta's Guru - Advaita Vedanta

Selected excerpts of teachings from Sri Siddharameshwar. Taken from the Inner Quest website - https://www.inner-quest.org/Siddharameshwar_Self.htm

Siddharameshwar Maharaj is one of the greatest unkno…

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

Longchenpa - A Meditation on Space - (Space without Centre or Edge) - Dzogchen - Vajrayana Buddhism

An incredibly beautiful and powerful Vajra Song from the Omniscient Master entitled "Space Without Centre or Edge" - wonderful for meditation. Taken from the text "Quintessential Dzogchen: Confusion …

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

Adi Shankara - Nirvana (Atma) Shatakam - A Meditation - Advaita-Vedanta

This famous stotra by Adi Shankaracharya has been formatted for meditation and reflection.  When a young boy of eight (Adi Shankaracharya) while wandering in Himalayas, he encountered a sage who aske…

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

Thomas Merton - A Teaching on Realisation and Awakening - Christian Mystics

This is a brilliant and profound teaching from Thomas Merton on Awakening. It is an extract from his book "Seeds of Contemplation" (chapter on Pure Love).  Thomas Merton  (January 31, 1915 – December…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Padmasambhava - Guru Rinpoche - Pointing out Instructions for Meditation - Dzogchen

A terma text revealed by Nyang Ral Nyima Özer. Translated in Treasures from Juniper Ridge: The Profound Instructions of Padmasambhava to the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal. Translated and edited by Erik Pema K…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Meditation and Practice Instructions - "Dzogchen Practice in Everyday Life" - Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

This wonderfully clear and profound teaching entitled, "Dzogchen Practice in Everyday Life" has often been attributed to H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. However, this teaching is a teaching Chögyam Tru…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Nisargadatta Maharaj - The Power of Awareness and Transcending the 'I Am" - Advaita

Key pointers from Nisargadatta on the power of awareness and transcending the 'I am' to the Absolute. Taken from the text "I Am That" by Maharaj (translated by Maurice Frydman). These have been compi…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

St Catherine (of Siena) - Selected Poems and Verses for Meditation - Christian Mystics

Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), a lay member of the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. Ca…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago