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Introduction to Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Sri RamaKrishna, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaExplore Raja Yoga, the “Royal Path” of meditation and mental discipline, in this introductory post. Learn how the eightfold path (Ashtanga) of Raja Yoga, as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, guides practitioners toward self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. Discover the key principles of mental clarity, emotional stability, and inner peace, and how Raja Yoga…
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Patanjali No. 2: The First Steps of Yoga: Stillness and Strength in Practice
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this second post, we dive into the first two sutras of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Atha Yoganushasanam and Yogash Chitta Vritti Nirodhah. Explore the meaning behind starting the practice of yoga and the essence of quieting the mind’s fluctuations. Discover how true stillness requires inner strength and how consistent practice cultivates this strength. Reflect on…
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Introduction to Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love
Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Teacher: Sri RamaKrishna, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaDiscover Bhakti Yoga, the path of devotion and divine love, in this introductory post. Explore how this deeply emotional and heart-centered yoga cultivates a personal connection with the divine, transcending intellectual knowledge to embrace love and surrender. Learn about the key practices of Bhakti Yoga, including devotion to a chosen deity and the transformative power…
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Patanjali No. 1: Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A Journey Into the Heart of Yoga
Discover the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in this introductory post. Learn what these 2,000-year-old teachings reveal about the mind, self-realization, and the path of Raja Yoga. Using Swami Vivekananda’s translation, we explore why these sutras are essential for anyone seeking inner peace, spiritual growth, and the true meaning of yoga. Whether…
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Embracing the ME/CFS Crash: A Journey of Pacing, Overdoing, and the Practice of Witnessing. Or, Non-duality Rocks!
Advaita Vedanta, AI for the Highest Good, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Guiding Principles, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, ME/CFS Pacing: Strategies for Managing Energy and Activity, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal GrowthLiving with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) requires mindful pacing and self-compassion. In this post, I explore how to navigate the crashes that come from overdoing it, sharing personal experiences and insights into the importance of witnessing mental fluctuations (vrittis) and impressions (pratyayas). I discuss how to avoid the “second arrow” of suffering and offer practical…
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Introduction to Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action, Teacher: Sri RamaKrishna, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaDelve into Karma Yoga, the path of selfless action, in this comprehensive introduction. Learn how to transform work into spiritual practice by embracing selfless service and detachment from outcomes, following the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, Swami Sivananda, and Swami Vivekananda. Explore the principles of Nishkama Karma and how Karma Yoga aligns your will with the…
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Understanding the Roots of Religious Tensions: A Historical Perspective on Divine Righteousness Across Cultures
Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Teacher: Anandamayi Ma, Teacher: Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji), Teacher: Paramahansa Yogananda, Teacher: Pravrajika Devyanandaprana, Teacher: Ram Dass, Teacher: Sri RamaKrishna, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Teacher: Tibetan Master: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, The Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom, Love, and Compassion, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyIn this inaugural post of Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, we explore the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the Jewish prohibition against idol worship and how it contrasts with the divine righteousness upheld in Hinduism. By understanding the differing environments that influenced religious beliefs—from the immoral practices of the Greek and Roman…
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Introduction to Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Teacher: Sri RamaKrishna, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaExplore Jnana Yoga, the path of knowledge and self-inquiry, in this introductory post. Discover how this profound spiritual practice guides seekers toward self-realization and the non-dual nature of existence, rooted in Advaita Vedanta. Learn about Atma Vichara (self-inquiry), the key principles of Jnana Yoga, and how this path, as taught by spiritual leaders like Swami…
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Book Review: “Our Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang
Advaita Vedanta, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Mystics, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyDiscover the transformative power of living in the present moment with Embracing the Eternal Now: Cultivating Spiritual Presence in Daily Life. This blog post explores how mindfulness, equanimity, and spiritual connection can bring profound peace and clarity to your everyday life. Through practices rooted in Christian and Jewish traditions, learn how to listen to the…
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