Vedanta

[close] As Swami Vivekananda's 150th anniversary approaching next year. We should study his teachings in details. He is world hero. His fiery words made whole India awake.

[close] Tony Samara, author of ‘Shaman’s Wisdom,’ ‘From the Heart,’ ‘Different Yet the Same,’ and ‘Deeper than Words’ was born in England, grew up in Egypt and also in Norway where he discovered the “Zen Buddhist philosophy”. This discovery eventually led him to the “Mount Baldy Zen Center in California, USA” where he learned the spiritual teachings of “Kyozan Joshu Sasaki.” He had curiosity to explore further the essence of spirituality and thus went to live and learn with shamanic communities around the globe including a period of time spent with some highly influential shamans in the Amazon River region and the Andes Mountains. Now people from all over the world visit Tony Samara to take spiritual guidance and experience being in his presence. His main countries of activity are in Europe yet with the assistance of the Internet is attracting a Global audience through frequent online interviews and live satsangs. His function is as a Spiritual Teacher who encourages all to lead their lives actively in a noble way in order to realize the evolution of human consciousness. The completely natural state of joy and wisdom experienced as the heart opens to life is the remarkable path he expounds. The path that is free for everyone to experience. Verbal dialogue is not the essence of his teachings, but he explains in a direct and simple way that everyone can understand how each individual can practically integrate greater acceptance, peace and joy into their daily lives. Tony teaches with humour, humility and with infinite patience, empowering the individual with courage, trust and inner strength to continue on this journey back into wholeness, a path that leads towards real freedom. Like many spiritual teachers, Tony Samara is concerned with practical inner work and liberation. He teaches by personal example and instruction, guiding the seeker to realise bliss here and now, through growing spiritual awareness rather than mental effort.

[close] Welcome to the "Seekers of the Self " group! Here, we embark on a collective journey into the depths of the Upanishads, exploring their profound teachings on the nature of reality, the Self, and the ultimate goal of human existence. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious beginner, this group provides a safe and welcoming space to: Discuss and analyze the wisdom of the Upanishads Share personal insights and reflections Ask questions and seek guidance Connect with like-minded seekers on the path of self-discovery Let's delve into the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads together, and embark on a transformative journey towards inner peace and self-realization.

[close] For readers of the Traditional School including such authors as Rene Guenon, Ananda Coomaraswamy, Frithjof Schuon, Titus Burckhardt, Martin Lings, Marco Pallis, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, William Chittick, James Cutsinger, and Reza Shah-Kazemi. Topics for discussion include science, art, religion, tradition, philosophy, metaphysics, esoterism, mysticism, and modernism.