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  • Changing your Paradigm - with Rajan Shankara

    We begin this episode with life updates, and transition to questions at 07:50. Some of the topics covered include: changing perspective; speech being a precious form of energy; changing the paradigm of someone who lived their life seeking comfort and instant gratification; motivation being fleeting; define your values, and don't compromise your self-worth; the toolbox of mastery; and manipulating your own awareness.

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

    Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

    57 min
  • Becoming the Warrior - with Jessica Cramer

    Sexual abuse survivor Jessica Cramer explains her horrific upbringing and heroic transformation story in today's episode—ending the 22 year silence about her past in hopes of helping anyone in need.

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

    Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

    1 hr 28 min
  • Books, History, Tesla, and Stocks - a conversation with Arthur Driessen

    This episode is from a conversation we had with Arthur last month, we talk about: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; Arthur answers if we were meant to come to America peacefully; The journey is the answer; Programming; Discussion on Tesla, and stocks.

    For more about Arthur Driessen visit:

    Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

    Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

    Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

    Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

    37 min
  • 10 Habits for Self Improvement - with Former Marine George Kalantzis

    As we journey through George's life in this episode, we uncover a list of 10 things that can make humans better:

    1. Breathing 2. Shock your system 3. Experience controlled chaos 4. Moderation in all things 5. Master your body 6. Don't be duplicitous 7. Balance 8. Lean on your own spine 9. Do your research 10. Zen

    For more about George:

    https://sociatap.com/georgekalantzis/

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

    Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

    1 hr 20 min
  • Resolving Anger - with Former Monk Nila Veylan

    Today's episode focuses on Nila and Rajan's time in the Monastery and covers topics such as: Self-reflection and observing your reactions to your surroundings; Upanishads; ego; and more.

    To contact Nila:

    Email: [email protected]

    Facebook: Nila Veylan

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

    Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://rajanshankara.com/the-book

    2 hr 1 min
  • Transforming Ourselves - with Chris Marhefka

    Today's episode covers: The dark night of the soul; Awareness to something greater; Being and becoming; Stripping away beliefs; Your response is subjective; Mountaintop consciousness; Ego; Levels of the mind; Visions and alignment over goals; Surrendering to chaos; and more!

    For more about Chris:

    Transformation Programs: https://www.trainingcampforthesoul.com

    Instagram: @chrismarhefka

    Facebook: @cmarhefka1

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: https://rajanshankara.com/

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https://zenmind.academy/

    Email: [email protected]

    1 hr 6 min
  • Embracing Chaos - a conversation with Fidel Maza

    Today's episode covers: What Fidel is all about (wellness coach, religion, plant-based, yoga, meditation, martial arts); holistic wellness; why Rajan chose Hinduism; the path; dealing with failure; self-mastery; desire vs morals; subjective world; superconciousness; trying to fit in the mould, and changing your paradigm.

    For more about Fidel Maza see:

    Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza

    Facebook: Fidel Maza

    Email: [email protected]

    For more about Rajan:

    Website: Rajanshankara.com

    Meditation Academy: Create a free account https://zenmind.academy/

    1 hr 14 min
  • You are what you're searching for - with Niraj Thaker, Arthur Driessen & Rajan Shankara

    Niraj Thaker talks about his travels, experiences and what life means to him; Arthur Driessen answers if the journey is the answer, and talks about “Empire of the summer moon” by S. C. Gwynne; Rajan expands on being and becoming.

    For more about Niraj Thaker visit:

    Website: https://blisspilgrims.co.uk/

    Instagram/twitter: @BlissPilgrims

    For more about Arthur Driessen visit:

    Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/

    Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon

    Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen

    31 min
  • Vedic Astrology and The Path of Wu Wei - with Nandi Sivam, Kevin Kwok & Rajan Shankara

    A continuation of the previous week's round table discussion. In this episode we cover vedic astrology, karma, dharma, striving for your spiritual identity, and the path of knowing without knowing (wu wei).

    To find out more about Nandi visit:

    https://nandivinayaka108.wixsite.com/nataraja-jyotisha/about-nandi-sivam

    Or contact him through: [email protected]

    For more about Kevin see:

    Instagram: @thekevinkwok

    Medium: https://medium.com/@thekevinkwok

    41 min

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Former monk Rajan Shankara and his student Rokas engage in deep philosophical discussions aimed to help people better manage depression, confusion and finding meaning and purpose.