In this Buddha Purnima special, we celebrate the birth, death and enlightenment of one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers, Gautama the Buddha by having a Q&A discussion on various themes in Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and spiritual life in general. 

00:01:16 Is Buddha's Enlightenment and Sri Ramakrishna's Enlightenment the same?
00:07:46 Nagarjuna's "Nirvana = Samsara"
00:12:15 The Buddha as an Avatar of Vishnu?
00:21:45 How is Advaita Vedanta different from Soliplism/Subjective Idealism?
00:34:51 Westopher's Firm Footing
00:50:30 Why Is There Suffering In The World?
01:09:25 Dzogchen and Tantrik Buddhism with Orion
01:45:50 What Is Bhuta Shuddhi, The Essence of Tantrik Puja? + Kundalini 
01:56:03 How Stay Motivated On The Path
02:03:29 "Let He Who Hath Ears Hear" (The Importance of Reviewing)

If you'd like to come and have your question answered, LIVE lectures happen every Monday at 7pm PST on Zoom. It is open to the public. Use this link and I will see you there:
https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815

For more videos, guided meditations and instruction, access to our lecture library, and to support this work, visit me at:
https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnish

To get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

OM Tat Sat

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Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.
Use this link and I will see you there:
https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815

For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:
https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnish

To get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM