
Swami Medhananda
Monk, philosopher, and Senior Research Fellow at the Vedanta Society of Southern California. Serves as Hindu Chaplain at both UCLA and USC and is Section Editor for the International Journal of Hindu Studies.
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May 29, 2024 • 27min
Eastern Traditions: What is the Human Person?
Spiritual leaders and philosophers discuss Eastern traditions' views on the human person, exploring concepts like consciousness, self, qi, and dualism. They delve into Hinduism's idea of the human person, Buddhist perspective on the self, and Chinese ontology of qi. The podcast contrasts beliefs in individual and cosmic selves, highlights universal salvation and multiple paths to salvation, and examines the illusion of a continuous self in Buddhism.

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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 11min
Is the World Real? with Swami Medhananda
Swami Medhananda, a monk and philosopher with a rich background in Vedanta, delves into profound questions about reality and spirituality. He contrasts Advaita and Vijnana Vedanta, emphasizing how these philosophies guide us through suffering and identity. The discussion nods to the Bhagavad Gita's relevance, advocating for practices like Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga in everyday life. Medhananda invites listeners on a journey to embody pure consciousness, blending devotion with nonduality for spiritual growth and transformation.

May 14, 2025 • 27min
Eastern Traditions: What are Ultimate Existence and Essence?
Swami Medhananda, a Monk from the Ramakrishna Order, enlightens listeners on the interplay of Western philosophy and Vedanta. He dives into the metaphysical nuances of existence and essence within Eastern traditions, revealing the complexities of ultimate reality as viewed through the lenses of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Topics like transcendence, oneness, and interconnectedness spark fascinating discussions, while comparisons of concepts such as Wu and Emptiness provoke thought about the divine and our place in the cosmos.