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Wisdom of the Masters

Wisdom of the Masters

By Samaneri Jayasara

These podcasts are designed to provide listeners with teachings from great spiritual Masters and to create a meditative mood so that the meaning can go deep and enter your heart.

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

Wisdom of the Masters Sep 09, 2021

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Turning the Light Around ~ The Secret of the Golden Flower ~ Inner Alchemy

Turning the Light Around ~ The Secret of the Golden Flower ~ Inner Alchemy

This reading is from chapter 3 and 4 of the teachings found in the text, The Secret of the Golden Flower, and explains in detail the method of 'turning the light around'. Translated by Thomas Clearly. According to Cleary, this text is is a lay manual of Buddhist and Taoist methods for clarifying the mind. A distillation of the inner psychoactive elements in ancient spiritual classics, it describes a natural way to mental freedom practiced in China for many centuries. The golden flower symbolizes the quintessence of the paths of Buddhism and Taoism. Gold stands for light, the light of the mind itself; the flower represents the blossoming, or opening up, of the light of the mind. Thus the expression is emblematic of the basic awakening of the real self and its hidden potential. The text was written by means of the spirit-writing (fuji) technique, through two groups, in 1688 and 1692. After publication of the translation by Richard Wilhelm, with commentary by Carl Gustav Jung, it became modernly popularized among Westerners as a Chinese "religious classic", and is read in psychological circles for analytical and transpersonal psychology considerations of Taoist meditations.

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Mar 28, 202438:01
Yoga Nidra with Gentle Rain ~ Relaxation and Healing

Yoga Nidra with Gentle Rain ~ Relaxation and Healing

This is a guided Yoga Nidra meditation to induce deep relaxation and rejuvenation and to assist with deepening conscious Awareness in the pre-sleep and deep sleep states, with gentle rain sounds to help you relax and let go. Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage, typically induced by a guided meditation. Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. While the practitioner rests comfortably in savasana (corpse pose) this systematic meditation takes you deep into body/mind relaxation, leaving you with a sense of wholeness, relaxation, clarity and wellness. Yoga Nidra results in conscious awareness of the deep sleep state. It is among the deepest possible states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness.

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Mar 25, 202431:58
Atmananda Krishna Memon ~ Mind as No Mind ~ Advaita
Mar 18, 202414:27
Ajahn Lee ~ The Art of Letting Go ~ Theravadin Buddhist Forest Tradition

Ajahn Lee ~ The Art of Letting Go ~ Theravadin Buddhist Forest Tradition

This is a reading of a chapter on 'The Art of Letting Go' taken from the text: "Keeping the Breath in Mind by Ajahn Lee. Translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Phra Suddhidhammaransi Gambhiramedhacarya (1907–1961), commonly known as Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo, was a meditation teacher in the Thai Forest Tradition of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya order of Theravada Buddhism. He was born in the Ubon Ratchathani Province of Isan and was a student of Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta. Ajahn Lee is regarded as one of the greatest teachers and meditation masters of the Thai Forest Tradition of the 20th century. Among the forest monks, he devised the most comprehensive meditation instructions, and composed the most detailed map of the jhānas. He was one of the first teachers to bring the teachings of the Forest Tradition to the mainstream of Thai society. He never spoke of his own meditative attainments.

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Mar 11, 202431:13
Krishnamurti ~ The Quiet Mind
Mar 05, 202420:36
Ramakant Maharaj ~ The Inner Master ~ Advaita
Feb 27, 202415:03
The Secret of the Golden Flower ~ A Synthesis ~ Inner Alchemy
Feb 21, 202445:38
Vivekachudamani ~ The Supreme ~ Advaita-Vedanta
Feb 15, 202426:31
Longchenpa ~ Now That I Come to Die
Feb 11, 202446:13
Atmananda Krishna Menon ~ Deep Sleep Peace ~ Advaita
Feb 06, 202407:30
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo ~ The Essence of the the Practice
Feb 02, 202418:56
5 Themes for Awakening ~ Teaching of the Buddha ~ Pali Buddhism
Jan 27, 202415:54
Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) ~ Part 3 - Natural Awareness ~ Dr Nida Chenagtsang (Weapon of Light)
Jan 23, 202417:19
Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) ~ Part 2 - The Mind in Motion ~ Dr Nida Chenagtsang (Weapon of Light)
Jan 20, 202428:17
Ati Yoga (Dzogchen) ~ Part 1 - Resting the Mind ~ Dr Nida Chenagtsang (Weapon of Light)
Jan 16, 202420:30
Papaji ~ The Emptiness of Awareness ~ Advaita
Jan 11, 202417:14
Lama Zopa Rinpoche ~ Impermanence and Emptiness ~ Mahayana Buddhism
Jan 06, 202422:01
Anandamayi Ma ~ The Divine Instrument
Jan 01, 202412:01
Meister Eckhart ~ The Eternal Birth ~ Christmas Sermon
Dec 26, 202333:34
Nisargadatta ~ The Common Matrix ~ Advaita
Dec 21, 202319:22
Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Sun of Awareness ~ Zen Buddhism
Dec 17, 202314:21
The Truth is the Truth is the Truth ~ William Samuel

The Truth is the Truth is the Truth ~ William Samuel

William Samuel (1924-1996) was born in Alabama to a Jewish father and Christian mother. Samuel taught and wrote from his home at Mountain Brook, Alabama, for over 40 years. He was a spiritual teacher who taught and lectured on the subject of metaphysics based upon the Absolute, or as referred to today, non-duality. Samuel never sought to be well known or venerated himself, and did not embrace the idea of being called a "teacher". However, he has been widely recognized by many as a genuine true Master. Samuel also preferred not to be labeled, categorized or assigned to any religion, particular study, nor tied to any spiritual teaching. William Samuel was the first American student to meet and sit with Ramana Maharshi, and recounts the meeting in a short anecdote: “Some years ago I was honored to be the first American student of a renowned teacher in India. For fourteen days a group of us sat at the feet of this "Master," during which time he spoke not one word—not so much as a grunt—until the final day when he bade us farewell and assured us we had learned much. And to my surprise, I had. It took months before the seeds of those silent days began to sprout one by one, revealing that there are indeed many things for which the uptight, recondite babble of books and teachers is more hindrance than a help.”

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Dec 11, 202311:17
Wei Wu Wei ~ Total Presence ~ Non-Dualism, Taoism, Zen

Wei Wu Wei ~ Total Presence ~ Non-Dualism, Taoism, Zen

A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer. Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family. He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University. After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padmasambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.

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Dec 09, 202321:04
Siddharameshwar Maharaj ~ The Pride of Liberation ~ Nisargadatta's Guru - Advaita

Siddharameshwar Maharaj ~ The Pride of Liberation ~ Nisargadatta's Guru - Advaita

This is a selection of key pointers from Siddharameshwar taken from the website Inner Quest. You can find more of his teachings here: https://www.inner-quest.org/Siddharam... Siddharameshwar Maharaj is one of the greatest unknown saints of the age who attained the highest abode of Eternal peace. He was born in August 1888 in the small village of Pathri, in the district Sholapur of India. From 1925 until 1936, he taught many disciples and helped dozens attain Self-realisation. His teachings were further spread around the globe by his most revered disciples, such as Nisargadatta Maharaj, and others.

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Dec 04, 202313:55
Zen Master Hongzhi ~ The Field of Boundless Emptiness ~ Zen (Chan) Buddhism

Zen Master Hongzhi ~ The Field of Boundless Emptiness ~ Zen (Chan) Buddhism

A selection of profound, direct pointers for meditation by Master Hongzhi Zhengjue. Excerpts taken from the text: "Cultivating the Empty Field The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi" - translated by Taigen Dan Leighton. Hongzhi Zhengjue (1091–1157) was one of the most accomplished Chan masters of the Song dynasty who authored or compiled several influential texts. Hongzhi's conception of silent illumination is of particular importance to the Chinese Caodong Chan and Japanese Sōtō Zen schools. Hongzhi's distinctive teachings are well illustrated in the poetic practice instructions he left behind and are beautiful lyrical celebrations of our Buddha Nature and of all existence. However, they are not merely celebrations, but practice instructions and descriptions of meditative experience. Music by Swami Madhuram Puri. With thanks to Swami for his kind offering of his exquisite music for this channel. For more of his wonderful music, please see here: www.timeforpeace.bandcamp.com

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Dec 01, 202317:51
The Nectar of Silence ~ Vimala Thakar

The Nectar of Silence ~ Vimala Thakar

Nov 26, 202323:13
The Heart Sutra ~ Prajñāpāramitā ~ The Perfection of Wisdom
Nov 21, 202315:41
Ajahn Dune Atulo ~ The Method for Developing Bhavana (Mental Development) - Thai Forest Tradition

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 the original Thai book "Atulo" by Bhikkhu Khemasanto (Douglas Johnson). ** A note on the word 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚 The word "Heart" is not a totally satisfactory rendering of the Pali word "Citta" but it does accord with much of the same meanings and senses as used in English. For those who prefer, the word "Mind" may also be used as a translation for the word "Citta". ** A note on the word 𝐁𝐡ā𝐯𝐚𝐧ā The Pali dictionary suggests that ‘bhāvanā’ refers to 'mental development' (lit. 'calling into existence, producing') in what in English is generally referred to 'meditation'. The Theravada School of Buddhism distinguishes two types of bhāvanā: (1) development of tranquillity (samatha-bhāvanā), i.e. concentration (samādhi), and (2) development of insight (vipassanā-bhāvanā), i.e. wisdom (paññā). Ajahn Dune Atulo (1888-1983) ordained at the age of 22 and after becoming disillusioned with his life as an uneducated town monk, he left to study in Ubon Ratchathani, where he befriended Ajahn Singh Khantiyagamo and reordained in the Dhammayut sect where he became a disciple of Ajahn Mun. After wandering for 19 years through the forests and mountains of Thailand and Cambodia, Ajahn Dune received an order from his ecclesiastical superiors to head a combined study and practice monastery in Surin. It was thus that he took over the abbotship of Wat Burapha, in the middle of the town, in 1934. There he remained until his death in 1983.

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Nov 16, 202344:05
Ramana Maharshi ~ Self-Abiding Meditation ~ Advaita
Nov 12, 202320:25
Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Find Your Inner Peace
Nov 07, 202312:51
Lahiri Mahasaya ~ Clear Your Mind ~ Kriya Yoga
Nov 04, 202310:02
Suchness ~ Mazu Daoyi ~ Zen Buddhism (Chan)
Oct 29, 202314:30
St Teresa of Avila ~ The Prayer of Quiet ~ Christian Mystics
Oct 26, 202314:47
Annamalai Swami ~ The Thoughtfree State ~ Advaita
Oct 21, 202326:16
Padmasambhava ~ Self-Liberation Through Seeing with Naked Awareness~ Dzogchen
Oct 15, 202335:56
Aware Right at Awareness ~ Upasika Kee Nanayon ~ Thai Forest Buddhism
Oct 11, 202352:40
Zen Master Ryōkan ~ A Cool Breeze ~ Zen Buddhism
Oct 08, 202312:49
Bede Griffiths ~ The Unfathomable Mystery
Oct 05, 202312:47
The Buddha's Teaching on Not Self ~ Anattalakkhana Sutta - Pali Buddhism
Sep 30, 202310:11
The Record of Linji ~ Linji Yixuan ~ Zen Buddhism (Chan)
Sep 24, 202324:53
Listening to the Silence (Guided Meditation) ~ Samaneri Jayasara
Sep 20, 202336:07
Hazrat Inayat Khan ~ The Mysticism of Sound ~ Sufism
Sep 17, 202322:19
Abhinavagupta ~ Living Liberation (Jivanmukti) ~ Kashmir Shaivism
Sep 10, 202325:07
Sri Sarada Devi ~ Surrender Yourself ~ Bhakti
Sep 07, 202316:44
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali ~ Chapter One - Samadhi Pada
Sep 03, 202317:27
Naked Consciousness ~ Longchenpa - Dzogchen
Aug 30, 202348:09
Ajahn Chah ~ Sustain the Knowing ~ Theravadin Forest Tradition
Aug 26, 202327:53
Kōbun Otogawa ~ Facing Buddha ~ Zen Buddhism
Aug 18, 202322:56
Madame Guyon ~ An Immense Freedom ~ Christian Mystics
Aug 15, 202328:48
Pratyabijñāhṛdayam ~Realisation of our True Heart - Kashmir Shaivism

Pratyabijñāhṛdayam ~Realisation of our True Heart - Kashmir Shaivism

Aug 09, 202321:21