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We celebrate this, the 100th episode of The Vedic Worldview, by covering one of Thom’s favorite subjects, Vedic Meditation Initiator Training.
Building on the last episode, Become a Teacher of Vedic Meditation, Thom explains why his training is the ultimate path for anyone considering becoming a Vedic Meditation Initiator.
While there are many more trainings available than there were just a few short years ago, many of which offer a simpler or more convenient path of learning, Thom explains that it’s their convenience that makes them unsuitable for anyone serious about becoming an Initiator.
He describes the 10,000-year-old tradition that has given us access to the wisdom behind Vedic Meditation in its purest form, and his commitment to maintain that purity.
If you’re serious about becoming a Vedic Meditation Initiator, you can find out more about Vedic Meditation Initiator Training with Thom Knoles.
Episode Highlights:
[00:45] Vedic Meditator Initiator Training 2023, Rishikesh, India
[01:16] 'Creative' Initiator Training
[02:47] The Masterful Approach to Initiator Training
[03:55] Shankaracharya - The Teaching Tradition
[05:46] The Most Memorable Camaraderie
[06:55] Bypassing Shoddy Guesswork
[08:27] A Long Line of Wisdom
[09:53] Does This Sound Like Something I Would Do?
[11:34] The Opposite of Knowledge
[13:11] The Balance Between Purity and Accessibility
[14:24] The Danger of the Ever-Repeating Known
[16:48] We Want to Be Change Designers
[19:14] Initiator Training is Not for Everyone
[20:34] The Most Precious Thing
[22:09] You Deserve Plan A
[23:42] This is How It's Done
[25:18] Diligence About Integrity
[26:05] I Learned His Thinking
[27:54] Check Here. Don't Check.
[30:05] Align Your Thinking With the Enlightened Mind
[31:43] Jump the Hurdles You Need to Jump
[33:27] You Are a Bright Star
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https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles
https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25.
This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom.
You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.
Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.
You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.
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We celebrate this, the 100th episode of The Vedic Worldview, by covering one of Thom’s favorite subjects, Vedic Meditation Initiator Training.
Building on the last episode, Become a Teacher of Vedic Meditation, Thom explains why his training is the ultimate path for anyone considering becoming a Vedic Meditation Initiator.
While there are many more trainings available than there were just a few short years ago, many of which offer a simpler or more convenient path of learning, Thom explains that it’s their convenience that makes them unsuitable for anyone serious about becoming an Initiator.
He describes the 10,000-year-old tradition that has given us access to the wisdom behind Vedic Meditation in its purest form, and his commitment to maintain that purity.
If you’re serious about becoming a Vedic Meditation Initiator, you can find out more about Vedic Meditation Initiator Training with Thom Knoles.
Episode Highlights:
[00:45] Vedic Meditator Initiator Training 2023, Rishikesh, India
[01:16] 'Creative' Initiator Training
[02:47] The Masterful Approach to Initiator Training
[03:55] Shankaracharya - The Teaching Tradition
[05:46] The Most Memorable Camaraderie
[06:55] Bypassing Shoddy Guesswork
[08:27] A Long Line of Wisdom
[09:53] Does This Sound Like Something I Would Do?
[11:34] The Opposite of Knowledge
[13:11] The Balance Between Purity and Accessibility
[14:24] The Danger of the Ever-Repeating Known
[16:48] We Want to Be Change Designers
[19:14] Initiator Training is Not for Everyone
[20:34] The Most Precious Thing
[22:09] You Deserve Plan A
[23:42] This is How It's Done
[25:18] Diligence About Integrity
[26:05] I Learned His Thinking
[27:54] Check Here. Don't Check.
[30:05] Align Your Thinking With the Enlightened Mind
[31:43] Jump the Hurdles You Need to Jump
[33:27] You Are a Bright Star
Useful Links
[email protected]
https://thomknoles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles/
https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles
https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles
https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25.
This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom.
You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona.
Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee.
You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

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