Live Vedanta

In this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: What does Sanatana Dharma tell us about women’s rights? What do you do if your parents do not accept or agree with your dreams and aspirations? FREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world. Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Learn more. For those on the journ...

Welcome this episode of the Hinduism 101 series. To ensure we know why we are doing what we do, we need clarity. In this episode, Vivekji gives us a clear overview of the vision of Hinduism, its mission, and the path that we need to follow. Catch up on the previous episode of Hinduism 101, or start from the beginning of the series! For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Nia...

In this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How can we stop living life based on expectations of others? How can we prevent burnout from parenting and careers? When does life enter the womb during the pregnancy cycle? FREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world. Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Lear...

What captivates our mind and intellect? How do we know what path to follow? In this second episode of the Hinduism 101 series, Vivekji explains the role of a guide and scripture in helping us realize our full potential.  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...

In this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How can one practice reflecting while sitting still? What does one do if the body starts to slouch while contemplating? FREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world. Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Learn more. For those on the journey of self-development,...

Family. Work. Hobbies. School. Self-care. An active social life. And possibly more! Do you ever feel like your plate is so full that it might explode? Yup, we've been there, too. We have a new workshop coming up on February 20 for young adults (17 - 28). Check it out and join us: https://bit.ly/StrongerThanPressure For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a c...

Welcome to the first episode of Hinduism 101! This introductory series is designed to help us understand Hinduism in a clear and applicable way. With clarity, a path opens for us to practice. In this episode, Vivekji starts with commonly used terms and moves us toward those that are more authentic and deep.  For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a communit...

Curious about Hinduism but don't know where to begin? We have a new series just for you! 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.  

In this next mini-episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: What is OM? How can we have compassion towards people whom we find difficult? 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 Missio...

We're inviting you to join our new community to serve the Earth, together. Welcome to Prthvi Sevasanga! Learn more about the initiative and join our upcoming workshop on January 30. 🌱 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 n...

In this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the question: How does one balance their family life while also pursuing spiritual growth? 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,...

In the final episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji encourages us to not give up and keep our defense strong against the ego. We also are given a broader vision of the entire Meditation in Life series with an overview on the need for balance, focus, steadiness, and stamina to reach our goal of independent joy. Want to catch up on Meditation in Life from the beginning? Start here. For th...

As we near the completion of the Meditation in Life series, we learn in this episode, in order to be successful in meditation, we have to disown externality and observe any subtle occurrences of the mind as we delve deeper into silence. Once silence is achieved, we should not attempt to describe it or remember it, rather just receive it! Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life ? S...

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 adu...

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,...

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...

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 co...

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.

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 Miss...

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...

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 co...

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 o...

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 l...

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...

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 comm...