Wisdom of the Masters
Samaneri Jayasara
These podcasts are designed to provide listeners with teachings from great spiritual Masters & to create a meditative mood so that the meaning can go deep & enter your heart.
These podcasts are not monetized & are purely for educational & spiritual purposes.
If you enjoy & benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the daily running costs of our hermitage. Donations/gifts for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://paypal.me/VivekaHermitage
Find me on: https://vivekahermitage.com/
or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamaneriJayasara/featured
These podcasts are not monetized & are purely for educational & spiritual purposes.
If you enjoy & benefit from these recordings you are welcome to contribute to the daily running costs of our hermitage. Donations/gifts for this purpose can be made via PayPal using the link: https://paypal.me/VivekaHermitage
Find me on: https://vivekahermitage.com/
or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamaneriJayasara/featured
Episodes
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Dec 17, 2025 • 13min
John Muir ~ Come to the Woods! (Video)
Journey through the musings of John Muir, the 'Father of the National Parks', as his words weave a tapestry of nature's wisdom. Discover his belief in the universal connections found in forests and the need to reject materialism for mountain wisdom. Muir invites you to find peace and renewal in the wild, emphasizing the importance of wildness and beauty in our lives. Experience the call of mountains that promise restoration and the profound freedom in nature's embrace. Dive into this lyrical exploration of our intrinsic love for the wild.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 40min
Sri Aurobindo ~ The Mother (The Seminal Text)
Dive into the transformative insights of Integral Yoga as Sri Aurobindo's teachings on the Divine Mother unfold. Discover her four aspects—wisdom, strength, beauty, and perfection—each serving a unique role in spiritual evolution. The importance of total surrender, sincerity, and the rejection of egoistic desires is emphasized. Explore how the Mother's grace guides personal transformation and the sacred handling of wealth. Engage with the profound journey from devotion to becoming a true instrument of the Divine.
Dec 3, 2025 • 12min
Ryokan ~ The Timeless Essence ~ Zen Buddhism
Dive into the world of Ryōkan Taigu, a Zen monk whose poetry captures the simplicity and beauty of life. Explore his reflections on time and solitude as he finds calm amid chaos. Discover the essence of silence and how it reveals deeper truths. Contemplate Ryōkan's thoughts on worldly success being as fleeting as a dream. Embrace the imagery of nature as rain meets blossoms and snow drifts softly. Ultimately, unravel the profound question of life's wonders through meditation and connection.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 13min
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche ~ The Empty Nature of Thoughts ~ Dzogchen
Renowned Tibetan Dzogchen master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, known for his profound teachings and influential role in modern Tibetan Buddhism, guides listeners through the concept of the mind's empty nature. He explains that phenomena are mere mind projections lacking permanence. Rinpoche emphasizes recognizing thoughts as empty to dissolve attachment and prevent delusion. By understanding the intrinsic nature of the mind, one can transmute negative perceptions into pure awareness. Insight into the transient nature of thoughts leads to awakening and wiser living.
Nov 20, 2025 • 9min
St John of the Cross ~ The Unknowing ~ Christian Mystics
Explore the profound journey of St. John of the Cross as he dives into a state of unknowing, unlocking deep spiritual insights. The essence of silence and solitude reveals an understanding beyond intellectual grasp. He emphasizes the importance of cutting free from worldly attachments, achieving a mastery of self through this transcendence. The podcast culminates in the recognition of God's essence as the highest knowledge, inviting listeners to embrace the mystery beyond certainty.
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Nov 9, 2025 • 15min
Harada Sekkei Roshi ~ The Original Condition ~ Zen Buddhism
Explore the transformative teachings of Harada Sekkei Roshi, emphasizing zazen as the culmination of enlightenment rather than a sequential path. Discover the dangers of seeking future satori and how it can undermine your Zen practice. Learn to let thoughts rise and fall, allowing for true awakening. Delve into the steps to enter samadhi through active engagement with Dharma, and understand kensho as a process of shedding ego. Ultimately, embrace a single-minded approach to zazen for profound realization.
Nov 2, 2025 • 10min
Jean Klein ~ A Great Laughing! ~ Advaita
Jean Klein, a revered French author and Advaita Vedanta teacher, shares profound insights from his texts, emphasizing non-dual awareness. He discusses the significance of presence as our eternal now and the deep inquiry of 'Who am I?' leading to self-understanding. Klein explores the relationship between life and consciousness, arguing that true enlightenment dissolves the self-image, resulting in spontaneous joy and laughter. The conversation ultimately unveils how the absence of self creates a fertile ground for happiness and love.
Oct 28, 2025 • 18min
The Residual Conceit 'I am' ~ Khemakasutta ~ Pali Buddhist Teachings
Explore the deep teachings of the Khemaka Sutta, where Khemaka reveals his struggle with the notion of 'I am' despite transcending lower fetters. Engaging discussions with elder bhikkhus uncover how one can acknowledge a sense of self without identifying with the five aggregates. Khemaka uses vivid analogies, like a lotus flower's scent, to express this complex understanding. The dialogue leads to insights on uprooting residual conceit and achieving liberation through non-clinging, culminating in a transformative experience for all involved.
Oct 20, 2025 • 46min
How to Practice the 'I am" - as taught by Nisargadatta Maharaj
Dive deep into the transformative practice of the 'I Am,' inspired by Nisargadatta Maharaj. Explore the difference between the felt sense of existence and labels that confine. Learn to observe thoughts without attachment and discover how to use the 'I Am' as a tool to dissolve confusion. Experience the peace that comes from transcending identity, while embracing wordless awareness. Finally, uncover the path to liberation by realizing the impermanence of the 'I Am' and returning to the essence of pure consciousness.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 9min
Rumi ~ Love's Astrolabe ~ Sufi Mystics
Delve into Rumi's poetic wisdom about spiritual transformation and the essence of love. Explore themes of becoming spirit and the guidance that leads us deeper. Discover Rumi's heartfelt prayer for goodness in this life and the next. Unravel the metaphor of love as a key to divine mysteries and the journey to union with God. Experience the compelling imagery of true lovers as fleeting shadows and the profound declaration of belonging between the divine and the seeker.
