Asking for Help
Individual independence is a harmful cultural karma. We are always interdependent. Learn to ask for help. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi
What is Darshan?
Shambhavi Sarasvati riffs on the many meanings of the Sanskrit word darshan (towa in Tibetan). She talks about the importance of darshan as the transmission of View and as mutual recognition in the student-teacher relationship. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi
What is Pride?
In response to a question from a student, Shambhavi defines pride and talks about how pride shows up in our lives and how to work with it. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi.
Inspiration vs Compulsion Smackdown
Shambhavi breaks down the experiential difference between following inspiration or wisdom, and following unconscious impulse. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi.
Thoughts, Emotions, and Wisdom
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!
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
Naturalness is Liberation
Shambhavi Sarasvati answers a question from a student about the nature of enlightenment, or self-realization, in direct realization traditions such as Trika Shaivism and Dzogchen. A video from Satsang with Shambhavi
