Seeing Through the Lens of Vedanta
Foundations of Vedanta
A series of clear, accessible essays on the core principles of non-duality—exploring the Self, consciousness, ignorance, and the illusion of separation.
Explores the relationship between duality and non-duality, emphasizing that duality is not merely an illusion to be dismissed but a necessary stage in the spiritual journey. It suggests that recognizing and understanding dualistic experiences—such as the distinctions between self and other, or good and bad—is essential for progressing toward the realization of non-dual awareness.
Putting Vedanta Into Practice
Outlines the practical application of Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing that the path is not about mystical experiences but about consistent self-inquiry and discernment. It highlights the importance of understanding one’s true nature through study, reflection, and living with clarity and humility.
Explores the integral role of Sanskrit in Advaita Vedanta, highlighting how the precision and depth of the language are essential for conveying the tradition’s subtle teachings. It emphasizes that understanding key Sanskrit terms is crucial for grasping the nuances of non-duality and the path to Self-realization.
This essay outlines a contemplative practice rooted in Advaita Vedanta, focusing on the realization of the Self as pure awareness. It emphasizes that Vedantic meditation is not about achieving altered states or mystical experiences but about internalizing the understanding that one’s true nature is non-dual consciousness.
Reflects on the human tendency to seek fulfillment in external achievements, relationships, and possessions, illustrating how such pursuits often lead to suffering and disillusionment. Drawing from Advaita Vedanta, it emphasizes that true contentment arises not from external acquisitions but from recognizing the Self as the unchanging witness of all experiences.
How are thee not real? Let me count the ways
Examines the nature of reality through the lens of Advaita Vedanta, asserting that only awareness is truly real—unchanging and indivisible. It highlights how both science and Vedanta reveal the illusory nature of the material world, emphasizing that our perceptions are constructs of the mind.
Vedanta - Just another story?
Addresses the skepticism that may arise when encountering Vedanta, questioning whether it’s merely another philosophical narrative. It clarifies that Vedanta is not a religion or philosophy but a systematic means of self-inquiry aimed at revealing the true nature of the Self.