Listen Now

Pitṛpakṣa is a 16–lunar day period in the fall when we pay homage to our ancestors. The purpose of this tradition is to not just appease generations of our ancestors in another realm, but also to free ourselves of kārmic bonds. Ordinarily, even when we are aware of this tradition, our focus isn't on the internal freedom from ancestral patterns that keep us bound. In this workshop, we will explore the role of this tradition and how it can be used to turn inward and to learn to discard deeply held beliefs and patterns that keep us from experiencing joy, freedom, and lightness. Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Oakland University School of Medicine in MI. She has studied Advaita Vedanta at the Chinmaya Mission, the Direct Path with Greg Goode, Śrīvidyā with Śri Śivapremananda, and Non-dual Śaiva Tantra (also known as Kashmir Śaivisim) with Paul Muller-Ortega and Sally Kempton. Her workshops, courses and writings strive to bring these time-honored traditions to modern living in practical ways. She is the author of The Heart of Wellness, Shakti Rising , and Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma. You can learn more about Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, the Śabda Institute and all of her books at her website: https://sabda.institute/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Oakland University School of Medicine in MI. She has studied Advaita Vedanta at the Chinmaya Mission, the Direct Path with Greg Goode, Śrīvidyā with Śri Śivapremananda, and Non-dual Śaiva Tantra (also known as Kashmir Śaivisim) with Paul Muller-Ortega and Sally Kempton. Her workshops, courses and writings strive to bring these time-honored traditions to modern living in practical ways. She is the author of The Heart of Wellness, Shakti Rising , and Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma. You can learn more about Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, the Śabda Institute and all of her books at her website: https://sabda.institute/. You can also listen to her chanting the Lalitã Sahasranãma here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zYycduhCgk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Today’s method is Self-Inquiry. Self-Inquiry, is a teaching popularized by Sri Ramana Maharshi, a Tamil saint from the early 20th century. Based on the ancient Vedic practice of Atma-vichara, self-inquiry is the quintessential practice for those on the path of knowledge, and is sometimes called the Maha or Great Yoga.  Vicharasangraham and Nan Yar were the first printed set of instructions for the practice in Ramana’s own words. In them, he describes the direct path of Self-Realization or Liberation through the path of Jnana yoga. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodsofcontemplation, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. https://campsite.bio/methodsofcontemplation www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodsofcontemplation www.facebook.com/methodsofcontemplation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Colette Lafia, an author and spiritual director based in SanFrancisco leads us through a short meditation on the nature of Love as it relates to the spiritual path. Colette teaches on the nature of the heart with respect to the spiritual path, and the ways that it opens us up to receive by surrendering. Her books include The Divine Heart (May 2021), Seeking Surrender (2015) & Comfort & Joy (2008). Find her new book The Divine Heart here: https://colettelafia.com/the-divine-heart/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

In this episode of Being-With, I speak with Colette Lafia, an author and spiritual director based in SanFrancisco. Colette teaches on the nature of the heart with respect to the spiritual path, and the ways that it opens us up to receive by surrendering. Her books include The Divine Heart (May 2021), Seeking Surrender (2015) & Comfort & Joy (2008). Find her new book The Divine Heart here: https://colettelafia.com/the-divine-heart/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

In this episode Dr. Brian Russell (@yourprofessorforlife) leads us through his preferred method of contemplative prayer, Centering Prayer. This particular way of consenting to the divine action and presence is the topic of his upcoming book on the method of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He runs the Deep Dive Spirituality Podcast as well as a coaching practice. Find him here: https://linktr.ee/briandrussell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

In this episode of Being-With, I talk with Dr. Brian Russell (@yourprofessorforlife) about his upcoming book on the method of Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life. He runs the Deep Dive Spirituality Podcast as well as a coaching practice. Find him here: https://linktr.ee/briandrussell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods of Contemplation, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymous 14th century work on the practice of contemplative prayer. It has been a constant companion of Christian mystics through the ages, and outlines an incredibly powerful way of disposing ourselves to the gift of contemplation. In this episode I'll be referencing the translation by Ira Progoff. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodsofcontemplation, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. https://campsite.bio/methodsofcontemplation www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodsofcontemplation www.facebook.com/methodsofcontemplation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

In this method, Mark Gladman (Brother Frederick-James) leads us through his prayer of the rosary for those new to the practice. Mark Gladman is a Benedictine monk teaching and practicing ancient forms of christian meditation, contemplation, mindfulness, and prayer for personal & community transformation. He is a teacher on Insight Timer, as well as a host on the podcast The Work of God, which is a podcast centered around praying the daily office. A spiritual wanderer and wonderer, his work helps people deconstruct and reconstruct God, faith, life, and reality while nurturing community through theopraxy, and justice through restoration. Find Mark here: https://linktr.ee/MonkInDocs https://campsite.bio/methodsofcontemplation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Mark Gladman is a Benedictine monk teaching and practicing ancient forms of christian meditation, contemplation, mindfulness, and prayer for personal & community transformation. He is a teacher on Insight Timer, as well as a host on the podcast The Work of God, which is a podcast centered around praying the daily office. A spiritual wanderer and wonderer, his work helps people deconstruct and reconstruct God, faith, life, and reality while nurturing community through theopraxy, and justice through restoration. Find Mark here: https://linktr.ee/MonkInDocs https://campsite.bio/methodsofcontemplation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Carl McColman is a contemplative writer, speaker, and podcast host of Encountering Silence. His recent books include: The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Unteachable Lessons, and his new book - Eternal Heart. In this episode, Carl and I chat about the nature of the eternal heart, the gifts of the spirit that draw us to the Divine, and the mobius strip shape of the spiritual path itself. Find Carl here: https://lnk.bio/carl https://campsite.bio/methodsofcontemplation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. Today’s method is mantra. In Buddhism, the word mantra means “mind protecting”. A mantra protects the mind by preventing it from going into its’ usual patterns, which often are not our desired or optimal conscious perspective. Mantra is a powerful spiritual practice for centering, and for letting go of strong emotions such as fear, anxiety and anger. The more you practice mantra the more it becomes a part of you. When you need it on the psychological level – for example when you feel afraid, using your witness, you notice the fear and replace the fear with your mantra. This will occur naturally once mantra becomes an established practice. Mantra is a daily reminder of the presence of the Divine within ourselves and all beings. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodsofcontemplation, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. https://campsite.bio/methodsofcontemplation www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodsofcontemplation www.facebook.com/methodsofcontemplation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

In this episode of Being-With, I speak with Scott Odom. Scott is a retired police officer and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, Kambo, and Santo Daime. Scott has a unique talent for diving into the heart of the transformative aspect of spirituality, and in that sense is a true radical. In this conversation we discuss all sorts of things like the realities of mental health in policing, addiction, entheogens, and the awakening of the spiritual heart. Find Scott on Instagram: @the_awakened_heart_ https://campsite.bio/methods --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. Today’s exercise is a long format loving-kindness or metta meditation based on the expanding of our awareness and compassion towards other beings, and ourselves. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. linktr.ee/methodspodcast www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodspodcast www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. Today’s exercise helps us to become more comfortable with difficult body sensations and stored trauma.  Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. linktr.ee/methodspodcast www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodspodcast www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. Today’s exercise: Feel Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. linktr.ee/methodspodcast www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodspodcast www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. Metta is the pali word for loving kindness, and its one of the four Brahmaviharas, or sublime states, and one of the ten piramis, or perfections in Theravada buddhism. This method is slightly different than a previous meditation, where we took on the suffering of other beings. In this one we will project happiness to them. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. linktr.ee/methodspodcast www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodspodcast www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. Today’s exercise: Buddhist Tonglen goes a step beyond merely accepting the inevitability of unpleasantness.  In some sense we master it, as we seek it out in others. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. linktr.ee/methodspodcast www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodspodcast www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. This is a guided meditation designed to bring awareness to the body in preparation for sleep. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon.  linktr.ee/methodspodcast  www.methodspodcast.com  www.patreon.com/methods  www.instagram.com/methodspodcast  www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Hello, and welcome to Methods, an exploration in guided prayer and meditation. This is our fourth season, Feel. In this season, we’ll attempt to showcase methods of prayer and meditation that facilitate feeling, embodiment, and direct perception of reality, beneath the web of our conditioned thought patterns. This one is called The Five Rememberances. Feel free to catch up with us on social media @methodspodcast, or if you'd like, you can support us on Patreon. linktr.ee/methodspodcast www.methodspodcast.com www.patreon.com/methods www.instagram.com/methodspodcast www.facebook.com/methodsthepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support