Spiritual Communities and Inner Circles

Psychology and Spiritual Practice

Shambhavi talks about the competitiveness that can undermine spiritual communities. She explores the love-hate relationship that some students have with spiritual inner circles. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi.

Thoughts, Emotions, and Wisdom

emotions and spiritual practice

Thoughts are not as big of a deal as you might think (ha ha). Shambhavi demystifies thinking and breaks down the difference between enlightened and more conditioned emotions. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi.

Calling Out Boring!

spontaneity and spiritual practice

We repeat a lot of activities and emotions. We relentlessly try to get what we want. Let’s notice how boring this really is! A video from Satsang with Shambhavi

Death, Rebirth, and Spiritual Practice

Satsang with Shambhavi

Traditional Tantra gets you up close and personal with the death process. Shambhavi talks about spiritual practice as preparation for death. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi.

The Oneness Thing

Kailash

What is nonduality? Are you really one with everything? Really? Everything? A video from Satsang with Shambhavi.

Why Open-Eyed Meditation?

Tara Awake

Shambhavi Sarasvati answers a question from a student: Why do we do open-eye meditation? A video from Satsang with Shambhavi

What is Consciousness?

Milkyway

Shambhavi Sarasvati answers a question from a student about the nature of consciousness from the persepective of her spiritual tradition, Trika Shaivism. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi

Should I have an Altar?

Ma Altar

Shambhavi Sarasvati answers a question from a student about why we practice in front of an altar and whether it is necessary to have pictures and statues on our personal altar. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi

Losing Control

shiva in flood

Shambhavi Sarasvati answers a question from a student: How can we relate to times when our lives seem out of control? A video from Satsang with Shambhavi