Rokas Stasiulaitis
Man in the Making
Former monk Rajan Shankara and his student Rokas engage in deep philosophical discussions aimed to help people better manage depression, confusion and finding meaning and purpose. They interview unique and insightful individuals with captivating lives or stories in the hope of sharing knowledge which can change lives for the better. New episode released every Wednesday. For any help/questions/enquiries email: raj@rajanshankara.com
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Rokas Stasiulaitis
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Feb 3, 2024
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Episodes
Bonus: Cryptocurrency and Stock Talk 23.04.2021 28:38
A preshow discussion on: Cryptocurrencies; taxes; value investing; Metamaterials; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account a...
The God Within - with Former Monk Nila Veylan 21.04.2021 1:02:25
In this episode we discuss: Guru's; Understanding a person's state of mind; Spiritual ego; Importance of observation; Finding God; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara...
Maintaining High Energy and Focus 14.04.2021 54:19
In this episode we cover: Attention and concentration; Staying in the present; Meditative breaks; Clarity; Story about Miyamoto Musashi; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://ra...
Bonus: Stock Update - Metamaterials & TRCH 09.04.2021 25:01
A bonus episode where we discuss: Stocks and cryptocurrencies; TRCH and Metamaterials; Pi coin; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a...
The Theory of Everything 07.04.2021 59:16
In this episode we discuss: Absolute truths; Karma; Free will; Spirit and Ego; The foundations of thinking; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation A...
The 7 Dimensions of Wellness 31.03.2021 1:07:15
We are joined by Przemek Labun for a deep dive into the 7 dimensions of wellness. ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://...
Becoming an Effective Leader 24.03.2021 1:02:00
We dedicate this episode to a deep dive on how a person can become an effective leader. ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at ht...
The Habit of Worrying 17.03.2021 1:16:27
This episode is a deep dive into: How to relax and worry less; Practising mindfulness throughout the day; Difference between observing and overthinking; Why mindfulness is important; The soul and the ego; Leading the ego astray; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1...
Meditation Styles - with Former Monk Nila Veylan 10.03.2021 44:50
With Nila back on the show, we cover: Different meditation styles; Character building; Mantras; Breathwork; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Intro song: https...
Masculine and Feminine Energy - with Red Pill University 03.03.2021 1:31:12
For this episode we are joined by Joe and Mike from the Red Pill University and former monk Nila Veylan to discuss: Social IQ; Masculine and feminine energy; Traits defining masculine energy; How to improve emotional stability; Common misconceptions men have of relationships; Ego; and more! For more about Red Pill University: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheRedPillMedia Community portal o...
Misconceptions on the Path 24.02.2021 45:47
In this episode we discuss: Misconceptions on the path; How pain is emulated in the monastery; Happiness is only real when shared; Creating karma; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at htt...
Ego-balance and Relationships 17.02.2021 52:54
In this episode we discuss: Ego-balance; Why we want people to care about us; What should we expect from someone in a relationship; What separates a relationship from a friendship; Falling in and out of love; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajan...
Survive or Thrive - with Arthur Driessen 10.02.2021 1:13:49
We continue our conversation with Arthur, covering: Wealth; Identity and values; Decentralization; Critical thinking; Game theory; Genomics; and more! For more about Arthur visit: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Resp...
We Like The Stock - with Arthur Driessen 03.02.2021 1:12:54
This episode is part 1 of 2 of our discussion with Arthur Driessen, stay tuned for part 2 next week. Today we cover: Gamestop; Shorting; Hedgefunds; Order flow; Wallstreetbets; Cryptocurrencies; Inflation; and more! For more about Arthur visit: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Yo...
Fear of Not Realising Your Potential 27.01.2021 1:03:28
In today's episode we cover: Reflecting over the long term instead of short term; What is failure; Why does failure have such an impact on people; What life would be like without fear; Purpose and meaning; The root of suffering is misperspective; The individual and the collective; Consciousness is the atom. Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Every...
The First Days of Fatherhood 20.01.2021 51:13
In today's episode we discuss Rajan's experience of his daughter's birth; The instinctive mind; Community; Solitude in proximity to thought; Living a meaningful life as long as the aim is difficult enough; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajansha...
Overcoming Spiritual Ego 13.01.2021 1:13:18
For today's episode we answer questions from one of Rajan's students, we cover: Spiritual Ego; Dealing with toxic people; Responsibility; How to know what is right; Ego and identity; Shifting moral values; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajansha...
Building Financial Wealth 06.01.2021 1:15:46
We open up the new year with a shift from psychological freedom to physical freedom in our discussion on: Cryptocurrency; ETF's; Inflation/deflation; Dividends; Business; Uses of blockchain; Debt; Financial wealth being part of self-mastery; Values, responsibilities, and goals. This episode is aimed at people with limited knowledge on investing. Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fa...
The Social Mirror - with Former MLB Pitcher John Ely 23.12.2020 1:03:49
We are joined back by former Major League Baseball pitcher John Ely with a conversation involving: Mentors; Social cohesion and coexistence; Dealing with raw emotions; The willingness to admit you need help; The connection with the known and unknown; The social mirror; Bitterness and acceptance; Loneliness and love; and more! Contact John on: Instagram: @john_ely23 Get your copy of Rajan's book "E...
The Inevitable Maturation - with Former MLB Pitcher John Ely 16.12.2020 59:26
We are joined by John Ely, a decorated former Major League Baseball pitcher, to discuss topic such as: The process of maturation; Trial and error; Humility and perspective; Self-awareness; Fighting social and internal battles; My win, is your win, is our win; Memento mori; Wu wei; and more! Contact John on: Instagram: @john_ely23 Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https...
The Paradox of Being and Becoming 09.12.2020 1:03:39
Topics discussed in today's episode: Karma and luck; Being and becoming; Facing yourself; ADHD; Zenmind Academy; and more. For more about Rajan: Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book
Sunday Jam Session with Arthur Driessen and Helena Hollis 02.12.2020 2:02:35
For today's episode we joined Raj in his kitchen with his spouse Helena and good friend and frequent guest on the show, Arthur Driessen. The trio sit and talk around coffee and tart to discuss matters such as: masculine and feminine natures; Peter Pan syndrome; the domestication of the savage man; Arthur's life and past; Arthur tells a story; everyone eats a persimmon for the first time; vid...
How To Build Discipline 25.11.2020 18:31
This episode is dedicated to answering the question Rajan is most asked by adolescents: How to get more discipline. For more about Rajan: Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book
Never Stray From The Way 18.11.2020 1:04:36
We are joined by Przemysław Łabuń in our episode dedicated to the final precept of The Dokkodo by Miyamoto Musashi. The main discussion points were: conscious exploration of unexplored territory; what is the way; and the meaning of the way. For more about Rajan: Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/ Get your copy of Rajan's book "...
Precepts 11 to 20 of The Dokkodo: The Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi 11.11.2020 1:43:07
We are joined by Przemysław Łabuń to continue our discussion on the precepts written by Miyamoto Musahi, we cover: 11. In all things have no preferences. 12. Be indifferent to where you live. 13. Do not pursue the taste of good food. 14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need. 15. Do not act following customary beliefs. 16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is u...
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