Podcast Episodes

Shodoka (Abridged): Song of Enlightenment - Yoka Daishi - Zen Buddhism

Shodoka - Song of Awakening or Enlightenment. This is one of the four essential Zen texts. It was written by Yoka Daishi in the seventh century in China. It is a testimony to his awakening; his writi…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Kahlil Gibran - "The Beauty of Death" - Mystical/Spiritual Poetry

Reading of one of Gibran's famous poems, "The Beauty of Death."  Lebanon-born writer and artist Kahlil Gibran  (1883–1931) became known for his mystical Arabic and English works, most notably the 192…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Longchenpa - A Meditation on Four Methods of Resting - Dzogchen

This reading is suitable and intended for experienced meditators who have an in depth understanding and practical insight into Dzogchen's perfection.   Longchenpa's teaching on the 4 Methods of Resti…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

A Meditation Teaching on Emptiness - Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche - Dzogchen - Tibetan Buddhism

Profound pointers on emptiness for meditation taken from the text entitled: "The Mirror of Essential Points" - A letter in praise of Emptiness by Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche.  Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche (1932-1…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Ten Ox Herding Pictures (Picture Eight - Forget Both Self and Ox) - Zen Buddhism

Picture number 8 of The Ten Ox Herding Pictures - a series of short poems and accompanying drawings used in the Zen tradition to describe the stages of a practitioner's progress toward enlightenment,…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Ramana Maharshi - 40 Verses on Reality (Ulladu Narpadu) - A Meditation - Advaita-Vedanta

This text of 40 Verses was written by Bhagavan at the request of Muruganar, who wanted a concise synopsis of Ramana’s teaching, and wanted 40 verses to fit a classical Hindu poetic form. Ramana wrote…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

"The Nature of Mind" - H.H. the 16th Karmapa - Rangjung Rigpe Dorje - Kagyu (Tibetan Buddhism)

His Holiness, the sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (August 14, 1924 – November 5, 1981) was the spiritual leader of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and part of the oldest li…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago