64: Upadesha Sahasri (ch16 v31-34) Thousand Teachings of Adi Shankara (Selected Verses)

Vedanta class taught by Swami Tadatmananda at Arsha Bodha Center. Selected verses. Videos of all classes taught so far are available here: • Upadesha Sahasri - One...
Text with Swami Tadatmananda's translation available here: arshabodha.org...
Vedanta is not a subject matter, a spiritual doctrine, or a philosophy - it is a method of self-inquiry (atma-vichara) based on the wisdom (vidya) of the ancient rishis, as found in the Upanishads, a part of the sacred Vedic scriptures. This method can lead you to discover your true, divine nature (sat-chit-ananda atma) and gain moksha, freedom from suffering.
Swami Tadatmananda is a traditionally-trained teacher of Advaita Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit. For more information, please see: www.arshabodha...

[@dangem5022]

What a wonderful class 🙏Contrasting Advaita Vedanta to Mahayana Buddhism does add a new dimension to the spiritual practice. I like it when Swamiji pointed out that the Mahayana tradition does not see Buddha as divine so enlightenment becomes more realistic for human beings. It's just that the teachings of Advaita Vedanta have more "pillars" that can make it more realistic to get enlightened. Makes me feel grateful that I came across these teachings when there's a sea of different interpretations out there. Thank you, Swamiji! 🙏

[@nancyswanson1362]

The original teachings were known as Theravada (Way of the Elders) anyway, the story goes that Mahayana came about somewhere in the first century BCE long after the death of the Buddha. The Mahayana school of Buddhism broke away from the original as their interpretations of the teachings differed and it has been said they wanted to make changes in the teachings. These 2 schools of Buddhism do vary. Like all teachings there are many different interpretations out there as you have noted.

[@medinamct3975]

I'd listen to you Swamiji for 365/24❤keep going Swamiji .bless u ❤thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alukuhito]

Feels like there's enough material. Holy mackerel. The videos just keep coming.

[@makingofmandala7264]

Thank you Swamiji for a very interesting class indeed. Blessings! 🙏

[@koochithatha7486]

Salutations, Guruji! Listening to such brilliant minds of long ago is certainly very humbling. Thank you for bringing out the essence of these teachings so beautifully. Om Shanti 🙏🏼

[@Nana-Kunwar]

❤. Thank you, this was very helpful. अविश्वसनीयमूर्खतायाः अविश्वसनीयबुद्धिपर्यन्तं मां गृहाण, अतः अहं परं गन्तुं शक्नोमि।

[@jeffreycabanellas8113]

Sorry swami but Ananda Cooamaraswamy has proved that Buddhism is Hinduism for export.It’s not culturally specific.

[@waasisroad]

Fascinating! This is the truth beyond conventional thinking. Buddhism is based on the thinking of human beings and therefore limited by the capacity of human mind.

[@kanishkajoshi563]

🙏 Thank you Swami ji.

[@nancyswanson1362]

Two separate spiritual teachings, with 2 very different approaches. 🥰 Interesting video here.

[@kirtijoshi7735]

Thank you swamiji for such a wonderful session. You are a great teacher. I find myself fortunate to have you in my life.

[@rajalakshmiprasad8460]

❤

[@daisybelleamberbush]

🌼🙏🙏🌼

[@venkataramamuthuswami]

Appreciate displaying the santhi mantra as well, as the family wants to memorize it.

[@torussaga3428]

16.33!

[@rapavish2k]

❤

[@alukuhito]

🕉

[@jayros4269]

I thought Buddhists had scriptures?

[@chrisaav100]

Shanti, shanti, shanti 🙏

[@rajukunjukrishnan472]

Pranam Guruji 🙏