Rishika
Seeing what Is
The very first lesson in A Course in Miracles states: Nothing I see means anything. And your first thought is probably, "How can that be?...
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Rishika
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
The ‘Dark Side’ of meditation
This is from another Quora response which has gotten more than 500 upvotes thus far. The original question was “What is the dark side of...
Rishika
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
What happens when a person reaches enlightenment? Pros vs. cons?
What are the pros and cons of enlightenment? For one thing, you won’t have to ask that question.
Rishika
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
On Heaven - Episode 14 now live
New episode just went live! In this one Adi Vajra and I explore: What is “Heaven”? Is it a place? Another dimension? The reward for a...
Rishika
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
The Word - Episode 13 now live
The Bible opens with, “In the beginning was the Word.” The Word, the Logos, the Tao ... all are terms that describe the natural order.
Rishika
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
On Emptiness - Episode 12 now live
Why should we think about emptiness? Because it is one of the ego’s deepest fears. In this episode, Adi and I discuss the ways the ego...
Rishika
- Sep 26, 2020
- 1 min
On Self Betrayal - Episode 11 now live
Talking about self-betrayal, or the many ways we mistakenly “pledge allegiance” to people, social structures and ideas at our own expense.
Rishika
- Aug 29, 2020
- 1 min
Featured meditation on Insight Timer
Featured on Insight Timer: Breaking Through Limiting Thoughtforms guided meditation.
Rishika
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Into the Mystery Ep. 8: Relationship on the Path
We discuss relationship before and after Awakening; challenges and opportunities; and the loneliness that arises as we become whole again.
Rishika
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
Ep. 7: Discovering Your Christed Self
Realization of one's Christ Consciousness has nothing to do with religion. It is our "destination" as Yogis.
Rishika
- Jul 2, 2020
- 1 min
Ep. 4: Postcards from the Matrix
Our latest episode, on the illusion of maya, is now live at Spotify and PodBean.
Rishika
- Jun 27, 2020
- 1 min
Ep. 3: Discovering Your Infinite Self, now live
Do check out the just-dropped, latest episode of the Into the Mystery podcast. Adi and I explore the nature of nonduality, or Advaita —...
Rishika
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Episode 2, The Forbidden Word, now live
Not a talk meant to convince you to believe in “God.” Two ex-atheists explore why the mind has trouble even entertaining the concept.
Rishika
- Jun 9, 2020
- 1 min
Into the Mystery podcast is now live!
What happens when two brainy spiritual teachers dive into the mysteries of Reality? My cohost Adi Vajra and I decided to find out.
Rishika
- Jun 2, 2020
- 4 min
Which side are you on, anyway?
We cannot defeat the demons of others any more than we can "defeat" our own. However, we can acknowledge that we contain them.
Rishika
- Apr 27, 2020
- 4 min
Pranayama? But I already know how to breathe...
Pranayama is not just one of the eight limbs of Raja Yoga, it is the platform upon which we build three others: dharana, dhyana & samadhi.
Rishika
- Oct 4, 2019
- 1 min
Longing (a poem)
Once upon a time I envisioned myself as a poet, but poetry is a notoriously poverty inducing profession so I pursued journalism instead...
Rishika
- Sep 10, 2019
- 3 min
Is the world going through an Awakening?
A spiritual Awakening is still a fairly rare thing ... and if that term is not familiar to you, I encourage you to visit Jim Tolles'...
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