In this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How much should we be thinking about the past? How do we balance learning with quietening the mind? Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Learn more. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals t...
Dec 17, 2021•7 min
We strive to be more steady and sincere in deepening our practice and yet, we may feel stuck. Why? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life Series, Vivekji describes the subtle reasons for our stagnation. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-...
Nov 25, 2021•19 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Our relationship with our faith requires reflection to ensure we do not falter. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji describes two types of faith and guides us on what is needed to build unwavering faith. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, a...
Nov 18, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Are we as strong as we think against our context? In what ways, can we build immunity against external influences? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us reminders on how we can increase the purity of our mind. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinma...
Nov 11, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this mini-episode from Live Vedanta, we learn how to make Diwali more meaningful. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.
Nov 04, 2021•7 min
In this next mini-episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: If my thoughts are unreal then why act on any of them? Also, which commentary is the true source of the original Mahabharata? For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge...
Oct 16, 2021•8 min
In this first mini-episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How do we avoid having regrets in the future? How do we communicate with the older generation with compassion? And how do we have faith during a difficult situation? For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to tr...
Oct 07, 2021•6 min
Peace is our Nature. How do we rediscover that which is already there? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains the need to slow down our perceptions and stop our projections so that we can feel the peace within. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinma...
Sep 28, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 4 of our podcast! In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji opens our understanding to what is missing in our lifestyle. With this understanding and with practice, we can evolve from belief to trust in the path to independent joy. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Want to register for Weekly Courses with Vivekji? Explore our offerings. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a comm...
Sep 16, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
What prevents us from going deeper into meditation? How do we reach the state of full absorption? Vivekji, in this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, magnifies the methods to get us closer to the joy of the Spirit. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an in...
Aug 26, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 35
How do we stay in the present? Should this be our goal or is there more? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji pinpoints the cause of our challenge in living in the present. Let’s listen fully as Vivekji describes both the immediate and deeper effect of the potent present. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Interested in learning more about our Weekly Courses with Vivekji? Registration is now open , with courses for kids, youth, and ad...
Aug 19, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 34
With a plan to change our habits, why don't our thoughts stay directed? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains what our relationship should be with our thoughts and how we can move even closer to a quiet mind. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmay...
Aug 12, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Welcome to the next episode of the Meditation in Life series. Some habits are easier to change than others. The more difficult ones can be changed with a shift in how and why we work and think. In this episode, Vivekji gives us philosophical and practical ways to move from dancing to directing. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate...
Jul 29, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn about the cause and effects of being unsettled. Vivekji describes the changes in our lifestyle that are needed to move from feeling unsettled to being peaceful. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an inte...
Jul 22, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Despite knowing the techniques to quieten the mind, we may still feel that our mind wanders during meditation. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji provides more tactile methods to make our inner software pure and focused. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of C...
Jul 19, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji highlights some challenges that can surface as we begin practicing meditation. We learn about the methods to help overcome these challenges with determination and inspiration. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mi...
Jul 09, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 29
All great teachers ensure their students are clear about what is being taught. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us a review of the purpose, preparation, process, and proceeds of meditation. Success in meditation requires us to evolve our perspective from sight to vision and from logic to faith. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Are you interested in joining Dharma in Daily Life , Vivekji's July series with the Hindu Society...
Jul 01, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 28
With an understanding of the evolution from quietude to silence, how do we get there? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji tells us the secret to achieve success in contemplation. We learn about what is needed to raise identification from our body, mind and intellect to that which is higher. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Are you interested in joining Dharma in Daily Life , Vivekji's July series with the Hindu Society of North Car...
Jun 24, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn from Vivekji about the evolution from quietude to silence. Our nature is independent, our nature is silence. When we know this, we can revel in silence rather than being afraid of it. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Ch...
Jun 17, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Once the mind has been cleared of negativity, it becomes prepped for planting positivity. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains that once the seeds of values are planted, one has to be vigilant to negative thoughts resurfacing and continue with nurturing positivity. With this vigilance, values will grow into virtues. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Interested in joining our CommUnity for The Yoga Challenge? Sign up here. For tho...
Jun 10, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 25
The Gayatri Mantra is a prayer for clarity. With clarity we proceed to learn what drives our actions. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji teaches us how to purify our actions, neutralize the senses, and silence the mind. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Interested in joining our CommUnity for The Yoga Challenge? Sign up here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, ref...
Jun 04, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji describes the mantra that invokes clarity and helps transform the searcher into a seeker. The Gayatri Mantra is described as the essence of the scriptures and is a prayer for us to be clear about our purpose. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produc...
Apr 25, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 23
As we practice focusing through repetition, we begin to feel the power of a divine name. With the understanding of this powerful impact, Vivekji, in this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, delves deeper into that name and sound which is the most sacred. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by ...
Apr 16, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Focus is the key to successful meditation. Redirecting thoughts to a single thought such as a name is the practice that leads to focus. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn how powerful a name can be and the importance of focusing on a divine name. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produce...
Apr 02, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Now that we know what our external environment should look like when we practice meditation, how do we get mentally ready? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us practical ways we can improve the quality, quantity and direction of our thoughts! Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is ...
Mar 24, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, the specifics of the first 3 "S" factors needed for meditation are described. Vivekji describes simple ways to make this personal because the experience itself is the most personal and the most transformative. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by y...
Mar 14, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Success with meditation requires simplicity and optimism. Keeping our lifestyle simple and allowing our mind to be less “busy” allows us to go deeper in our thinking. As we slow down our thoughts, we may become afraid of what lies underneath but with an optimistic vision, we can develop the resolve to face the unknown. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji encourages us to be steady in our practice and provides answers to our questions. Want to catch up on the first year of M...
Mar 04, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 18
With the intellect prepared, we learn how to start the process of meditation in this next episode of Meditation in Life. Vivekji explains the beginning steps of praying, relaxing the body, quieting the mind, and watching our parade. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here. Interested in joining Vivekji's upcoming free workshop series, Why Do We...? From March 1-4, we will be exploring behind the practices that take us from superficial doing to spiritual living. Lear...
Feb 27, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Welcome to the re-commencement of Meditation IN Life! In the second half of this series, Vivekji introduces us to the inner preparation required for meditation. We learn how to take notice of our weaknesses and convert them into strengths. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? Start here: https://livevedanta.simplecast.com/episodes/being-not-becoming For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and cont...
Feb 16, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this final episode of the Significance of Our Samskaras , our understanding of retirement and death is clarified. We come to appreciate how living a lifestyle with the right purpose and vision from birth onward helps one become peaceful at this stage in life. The significance of rituals at the time of death are also beautifully explained. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produ...
Feb 03, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 15
