Learn To Meditate - Meditation Podcast

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What's Learn To Meditate - Meditation Podcast about?

This beginners meditation course features a variety of meditation techniques including mantra, meditating with the breath and music, concentration and meditation on a object. Each class includes a discussion topic and a guided meditation exercise. The Meditation Society of Australia (http://meditation.org.au) has no religious, political or financial affiliations, it is a community organization designed to help people meditate.

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Learn To Meditate - Meditation Podcast episodes:

06.19.2014
Class 50 - The Ego
Many times spiritual seekers put themselves inadvertently in conflict with themselves. The ego is an example of this. Many feel that the ego must be conquered or supressed or even completely disregarded or ignored. As though, for some reason, the...
06.18.2014
Class 50 - The Ego
Many times spiritual seekers put themselves inadvertently in conflict with themselves. The ego is an example of this. Many feel that the ego must be conquered or supressed or even completely disregarded or ignored. As though, for some reason, the...
09.10.2013
Class 49 - The Body and the Mind
As spiritual seekers we are often quite hard on ourselves. In these next two classes we are going to talk about being kinder, specifically the body and the mind whilst in class 50 we will be discussing the ego. To...
09.09.2013
Class 49 - The Body and the Mind
As spiritual seekers we are often quite hard on ourselves. In these next two classes we are going to talk about being kinder, specifically the body and the mind whilst in class 50 we will be discussing the ego. To...
09.09.2013
Class 48 - Dont Just Do it - Be it!
The iconic tag of Nike from the 90's was 'Just do it'. This advertising line did a few things, it told the public that the Nike corporation was interested in its customers being more driven, more ambitious to achieve not...
09.08.2013
Class 48 - Dont Just Do it - Be it!
The iconic tag of Nike from the 90's was 'Just do it'. This advertising line did a few things, it told the public that the Nike corporation was interested in its customers being more driven, more ambitious to achieve not...
06.09.2012
Class 47 - Suffering
Is suffering really necessary? If this is heaven as many say it is, how then can we be free of suffering? In Sunirmalya's opinion, the masters of the past might be famous because they suffered so much and offered freedom...
10.26.2011
Class 46 - Resistance
It turns out that we do not so much have to search for change but let go of our resistance to it. You see, change is a constant. It is natural. There is a flow to our evolution. It is...
04.08.2011
Class 45 - Authentic Love
Authentic love Kobi loaded up his gun, adjusted his glasses and helmet and jumped down from the tank. As he ran towards the shot up wall of the small disused school in front of him, he thought for a second of...
01.19.2011
Class 44 - Perfection
There is an idea of heaven, of perfection in another place and time, as some kind of Garden of Eden where everything is flawless and nothing ever goes wrong and there is no suffering. But what about the idea that...
10.15.2010
Class 43 - Authentic Prosperity
Many people that meditate make all sorts of judgements about their practice of meditation and their levels of material prosperity or financial success. Whilst it is true that meditation creates the mental and spiritual environment for a more balanced and whole...
06.02.2010
Class 42 - The answer is 42!
Douglas Adams, author of the “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”, proffered the whimsical view that the answer was 42, and whilst way back in class 2 our view on the meaning of life was presented it seems poignant that we...
09.14.2009
Class 41 - Spiritual Strength
We all know the importance of physical exercise and diet for our physical fitness. We all know it is important to be mindful, to be aware of the thoughts we are thinking and to try and be more positive mentally....
09.10.2009
Class 40 - Reclaiming life: don't be a victim
Our world is geared towards victims and most of us feel that is what we are. We are victims of the events of our life, we 'deal' with life, 'struggle' through its trials and tribulations, for 'life was not meant...
09.08.2009
Class 39 - Tree of Love
TREE of LOVE.. We each are unique. There is not one of us that is not treading a path different to the next. That is what is so perfect and so interesting about our journeys. Having said that, our experience of love...
05.07.2009
Class 38 - Living without Conditions
Condition less. Everything ends in love.. We have discussed in previous classes the concept that every idea, every action, every thought ends in love. More than just love - it is unconditional, divine love. As an example, let us say that we...
03.11.2009
Class 37 - Curing Addictions
Our addictions are usually caused by us not being loved in the way we want to be loved. As you know, to have perfect love we must begin with trust and faith in the thing or person we are loving...
12.31.2008
Class 36 - The Feminine Energy of the Universe
The displays of feminine energy are most evident in the mother. Even in these times the mother is the best example of both conditional and unconditional love. In conditional love the mother loves the child if the child does as she...
12.31.2008
Class 35 - The Masculine Warrior Energy
What is the masculine energy of the universe and why is it so important? What is a warrior spirit? Since we are all a mix of masculine and feminine energy, we can benefit from a clear understanding of the highest vision of...
12.29.2008
Class 34 - Hypnosis, Affirmations & Meditation (UPDATED 30 DEC 2008)
The difference between meditation and hypnosis is very stark. They both use very similar entry techniques, to relax and calm the mind and become concentrated and peaceful. They are both very powerful self development tools, but that is where the similarity...
09.29.2008
Class 33 - The Pain of Happiness
Many of us are under the misapprehension that happiness is defined by a constancy of laughter, an absence of conflict and a lack of pain. But it is actually a much different beast, or should I say dove. Laughter without connectedness is...
09.29.2008
Class 32 - The brain is a reducing valve
We have become the kings and queens of prejudgement. There is so much information for us to take in it is almost a prerequisite for sanity that we develop methods of screening out the unimportant. The only thing is that...
09.03.2008
Class 31 - Getting Stuck
In the spiritual community, a common theme is of getting stuck. We wonder if we are on the right path, whether we are working at the right job, if we are doing what our heart is telling us to do,...
06.13.2008
Class 29 - Charity & Oneness
Roger walked into what was sometimes known as 'The Lost City' and was immediately struck by the level of suffering. This was not one or two homeless and hungry, this was tens of thousands of lost, lonely and painful souls....
06.11.2008
Class 28 - Living Your Bliss
For many to live in bliss is a fantasy. To be happy is not seen as a permanent state but as a kind of fleeting moment, a gift that fate might offer from time to time. Some people even think of...
06.07.2008
Class 27 - Learning from the Negatives
For the last few classes we have been talking about so-called negative qualities. To summarise all negatives are really just the bludgeon of change. Every negative quality is actually just a wall we hit as the last stop before we...
06.06.2008
Class 26 - Depression
Depression is a very serious condition. This class is not designed to be a cure-all for everyone, but it is hoped it will help inspire with a spiritual approach. Many times people with depression will feel helpless to change their current state,...
06.06.2008
Class 25 - Listening
There is a great deal of benefit to be derived from simply listening in almost every dimension of life but in particular in the spiritual life. To listen is a requirement for any spiritual evolution. It is the foundation of change....
02.21.2008
Class 24 - Birthdays
The birthday is an extremely important day to the spiritual aspirant. Whether we realize it or not we do arrive at a particular time and place for a specific reason. There is nothing random about you being born on the...
01.23.2008
Class 23 - Fear
When we speak of fear, we speak of the most profound of all negativities. Profoundbecause fear is the root of all negativity, and because it most clearly exposes us to the most powerful of all dangers, the loss of awareness...
01.11.2008
Class 22 - Anger
In the last class we started a process of investigating some of the anchors, negative thought patterns that weigh us down and create considerable drag in our spiritual journey. We have begun to find that 'so called' negative thought patterns...
01.07.2008
Class 21 - Guilt
Learn about constructive and destructive negatives. In the next few classes, we are going to talk about some of these, namely guilt, anger, fear and more. The one thing you will notice is that negative qualities are energy black-holes, they...
07.24.2007
Class 20 - The first twenty, now where?
We'd really like to thank you for letting us into your spiritual life and we hope that you have enjoyed the classes so far. How you can live your spiritual life most effectively
07.24.2007
Class 19 - Enthusiasm and Inspiration
We find ourselves having trouble getting new inspiration or enthusiasm. We sit to meditate and without inspiration our meditation might become a bit of a day dream, or we could find ourselves nodding off to sleep. We need to continuously look...
06.04.2007
Class 18 - Life Changers
I was happy, but I was not getting any happier, and I had no idea how to increase my happiness.
05.30.2007
Class 17 - String Theory
Explore the energy within the universe and look at 'string theory' and how it relates spiritually.
03.30.2007
Class 16 - Letting Go
There are so many chains that we drag around with us. Chains that might be attached to the heaviest, most cumbersome loads but we struggle on, fighting against our own very nature most of the time, because we simply do...
03.09.2007
Class 15 - Living our Spiritual Lives
Most of us have spent our lives living 'outside' of our real nature. We often have confused the desires of our body, ego and intellect, with the divine wishes of our soul. If you just reflect upon for a moment...
03.05.2007
Class 14 - Oneness and Humility
The human ego is a wonderful tool, but can also leave us in a wonderful mess. It is very common for those studying spiritual philosophy to feel that their intellectual understanding is a spiritual truth, but this is a particularly...
02.01.2007
Class 13 - Work
How to direct your spiritual life effortlessly to more and more of your so-called "outer life"
02.01.2007
Class 12 - Offering and Receiving Love
It is impossible to feel unhappy when we are offering love for real joy is the result of the flow of love. There is no more 'in-nature' a state, no closer to heaven, in fact, heaven's singular characteristic is the...
01.30.2007
Class 11 - The Ego and the Soul
In this class you will understand the roles of the ego and the soul and learn to discern your inner voice. The single most asked question we have come across is "how do I tell what are the messages of...
12.11.2006
Class 10 - To Be
It is very easy to philosophize and talk and muse about all kinds of deep spiritual perspectives, but from the point of view of our actual spiritual progress, what we be is the most important thing. That is, how we...
12.09.2006
Class 9 - Constructing Heaven
As we release ourselves from the outer constructs of ourselves what naturally radiates from the inmost recesses of our existence is the lightness and freedom and joy of the real the kingdom of heaven within us that defines...
11.22.2006
Class 8 - Praise and Gratitude
The great masters have always talked about gratitude as the great opener of the heart. That by offering gratitude we actually increase the hearts receptivity. What a wonderful opportunity we have with such a simple dynamic as a thank you.
11.18.2006
Class 7 - The evolving thought
The journey for every thought is from gross physical or material desire to love in all its flavours: from romance to real wisdom or truth.
11.09.2006
Class 6 - Loving, Learning and Laughter
Sometimes we wonder about the decisions we make. Are they from the mind or the heart? We might ask - 'Is this a decision that is unveiling my highest possible destiny or perhaps just an easy, comfortable solution that fits...
11.02.2006
Class 5 - Learning to learn
A valuable person is one who believes that he/she can do anything. With no fear of new tasks there is enormous potential and the possibility to learn quickly, quietly and efficiently. This is the basis of Positive Learning and lies...
11.01.2006
Class 4 - The Path of the Heart (cont)
It is a journey of the opening heart and the letting go of all that binds it. For our journey a vehicle is necessary. This vehicle has four wheels and they need to be perfectly balanced. The wheels of our...
09.27.2006
Class 3 - The Path of the Heart
Simply put, if we allow ourselves to be thinking negatively, to be caught up in hate or anger or restlessness and worry, then we are going to view the world through that state of mind. It is as if we...

What's Learn To Meditate - Meditation Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Learn To Meditate - Meditation Podcast episodes:

Class 50 - The Ego

Class 50 - The Ego

Class 49 - The Body and the Mind

Class 49 - The Body and the Mind

Class 48 - Dont Just Do it - Be it!

Class 48 - Dont Just Do it - Be it!

Class 47 - Suffering

Class 46 - Resistance

Class 45 - Authentic Love

Class 44 - Perfection

Class 43 - Authentic Prosperity

Class 42 - The answer is 42!

Class 41 - Spiritual Strength

Class 40 - Reclaiming life: don't be a victim

Class 39 - Tree of Love

Class 38 - Living without Conditions

Class 37 - Curing Addictions

Class 36 - The Feminine Energy of the Universe

Class 35 - The Masculine Warrior Energy

Class 34 - Hypnosis, Affirmations & Meditation (UPDATED 30 DEC 2008)

Class 33 - The Pain of Happiness

Class 32 - The brain is a reducing valve

Class 31 - Getting Stuck

Class 29 - Charity & Oneness

Class 28 - Living Your Bliss

Class 27 - Learning from the Negatives

Class 26 - Depression

Class 25 - Listening

Class 24 - Birthdays

Class 23 - Fear

Class 22 - Anger

Class 21 - Guilt

Class 20 - The first twenty, now where?

Class 19 - Enthusiasm and Inspiration

Class 18 - Life Changers

Class 17 - String Theory

Class 16 - Letting Go

Class 15 - Living our Spiritual Lives

Class 14 - Oneness and Humility

Class 13 - Work

Class 12 - Offering and Receiving Love

Class 11 - The Ego and the Soul

Class 10 - To Be

Class 9 - Constructing Heaven

Class 8 - Praise and Gratitude

Class 7 - The evolving thought

Class 6 - Loving, Learning and Laughter

Class 5 - Learning to learn

Class 4 - The Path of the Heart (cont)

Class 3 - The Path of the Heart