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 1923...
30 Touko 202119min
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 Restin...
30 Touko 20211h 1min
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 (1932-19...
29 Touko 202139min
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, ...
27 Touko 202137min
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 ...
27 Touko 202139min
"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 lin...
24 Touko 202110min
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 of...
20 Touko 202114min
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....
20 Touko 202147min
