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The Kunjed Gyalpo is considered a fundamental tantra of Dzogchen, a teaching that according to tradition has been transmitted for over two thousand years from teacher to disciple.Its aim is to awaken each individual to his or her true nature:
The Narada Bhakti Sutras is a text attributed to the sage Narada, extolling the principle of Para-Bhakti - or Supreme Love. This love comprises both the base, the path, and the fruit, and so qualifies it as the spiritual path par excellence tha
Guru Ramana Vachana Mala is a concise but powerful text that accurately summarizes the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. It further clarifies areas of the teaching that may be a bit hazy for the seeker of wisdom by summarizing the essential Ved
Along with Vicharasangraham (Self-Enquiry), Nan Yar (Who am I?) constitutes the first set of instructions in the Master Ramana Maharshi's own words. These two are the only prose pieces among Bhagavan’s Works. They clearly set forth the central
This hymn is comprised of eight stanzas in praise of the nature of the guru tattva, the principle of wisdom embodied in all of reality. This aspect sometimes comes to us in the physical form of the teacher but is in truth everywhere at once.C
This text by Adi Śankara makes vividly clear the idea of the distinction between oneself and one's body, mind, etc., which, when rightly comprehended under the benevolent guidance of a Teacher, a person of Knowledge, will perfectly convince one
This text by Adi Śankara makes vividly clear the idea of the distinction between oneself and one's body, mind, etc., which, when rightly comprehended under the benevolent guidance of a Teacher, a person of Knowledge, will perfectly convince one
The Dṛg-Dṛśya-Viveka contains 46 verses performing an inquiry into the distinction between the "seer" (Dṛg) and the "seen" (Dṛśya), an overview of samadhi, centering on savikalpa and nirvikalpa, and the identity of Self and the Absolute.Conne
In this work attributed to Sri Adi Sankara, the characteristics of the person who has realized that they are Brahman are described. The aspirant for liberation is advised to meditate on these characteristics in order to attain the same state of
The Dakshinamurti Stotra is a Sanskrit religious hymn to Shiva by Śri Adi Shankaracharya. It explains the metaphysics of the universe in the framework of Advaita Vedanta, by praising the incarnation of the supreme god of knowledge. Chanting or
Six Verses to Vishnu from the appendices of Śri Adi Shankaracharya's Atma Bodha.Connect with me on instagram @methodsofcontemplationWork with me one-on-one:https://calendly.com/methodsofcontemplation/spiritual-direction--- Send in a voi
The Vijñānabhairava Tantra is a compendium of spiritual prompts to enter a state of complete absorption in the Absolute, while yet remaining with the power of creativity and fecundity. If any text could be synonymous with Methods of Contemplati
In the spiritual process of recognition, because what we recognize is none other than our very Self, we re-cognize what we already havealways known. We remember that we remember.A cosmic amnesia lifts, an obscuration is lifted, an ethereal f
The Flight of the Garuda explores the essence of the Buddhist path of Dzogchen or the Great Perfection, revealing insights into the nature of mind, the illusory nature of existence, and the methods for transcending suffering. The teachings are
The Song of the Goddess is a text dear to my heart.Combining the piercing lucidity of Advaita Vedanta, with the Goddess centered devotion of the Śakta tantra traditions, the Devī Gita expounds on the nature of Brahman in a style reminiscent o
Soundarya Lahari, or the Waves of Bliss is a poetic text of worship to the primordial Śakti or Goddess of the power of consciousness. Attributed to Adi Śankara, the towering giant of Advaita Vedanta, the text describes in vivid theological deta
Another text of meditation, the Ribhu Gita is uncompromising in its repetition and its subtlety.Forming the sixth section of the Siva Rahasyam, it is the instruction of Śiva in Mount Kailas to His devotee Ribhu.In this chapter, the often ov
The Ashtavakra Gita is what is referred to as a nididhyāsana text in the tradition of Advaita Vedanta.After hearing the truth from the mouth of a living teacher, and meditating on it by reading introductory texts and removing doubts, the seeke
Atma Darshan, or the View of the Self is a lesser known text by the saint Śri Atmananda Krishnamenon.Though his teachings long remained secret, he spoke very openly to anyone who desired to know their own self nature. A beacon of lucidity and
Vivekachudamani, or the Crest Jewel of Discrimination, is what is referred to as a prakārana text. Meant to be a workbook for the diligent student of the yoga of Knowledge, it acts as a bridge between the guru and shishya.This bridge is what
Aparokshanubhuti means the Direct Knowledge of the Self.As opposed to paroksha, or indirect knowledge, aparoksha jñana is the self-revealing nature of the Self.You know, the one you always and already have.But through this riff on yogic p
The Yoga Vasishta is an epic text comprising of the discourse between the wise Vasishta (known as one of the first sages of Vedanta) and the prince Rama.In this section, Vasishta instructs on the nature of the root of suffering as ignorance of
It is said that if one could only study one Upanishad, it should be the Mandukya.Even though it is the shortest of all, it contains the most concentrated essence of the Upanishads. If one truly hears, truly understands, and truly meditates on
The Upanishads comprise the knowledge portion of the Vedas, the oldest extant religious texts on earth. As such, they represent the richest distillation of the larger corpus.The word Upanishad itself can be roughly approximated to mean "sitti
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