Advaita Vedanta Religion and Spirituality

Advaita Vedanta

Advaita Vedanta is a school of philosophy that argues that Truth, or Brahman, is the only thing that is real in this world. Since, mathematically speaking, there can be only one truth, and not two, the adjective 'advaita', meaning 'not two' is used. Vedanta refers to the 'anta', or the end, or summary, of the Vedas, the highly regarded treasurehouse of spiritual knowledge emanating from India.

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• - Some original comments on this ancient text, which provides an understanding of the nature of reality.
  
• - Translation and commentary by Nataraja Guru on three major Advaita texts: 1) Darsana Mala of Narayana Guru; 2) Bhagavad Gita; 3) Saundarya Lahari, the devotional poem and last work of Shankara.
  
• - The centre, near Boston MA, expounds the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna; provides services and retreats, a library and bookstore. There are 'Daily Thoughts' from the writings of Swami Paramananda.
  
• - Biographical information for this contemporary of Ramana Maharshi and his more well-known disciples Nisargadatta Maharaj and Ranjit Maharaj.
  
• - Advaita in St. Petersburg, Russia. A number of pages in English about the spiritual path of Advaita, including some material by Andrew Cohen.
  
• - Founded by Raphael and teaching in the 'Primordial Tradition' of Pythagoras, Parmenides, Plato, Plotinus, Lao-tse, Gaudapada, Shankara and others. Monthly on-line readings from the Mandukya Upanishad and Gaudapada's karika.
  
• - Invitation to discuss Advaita and Satsangs, promote events etc. in an on-line forum.
  
• - Has details of all the events around Boulder, Colorado, including kirtan (devotional singing).
  
• - Advaita teaching of Ramesh S. Balsekar, Wayne Liquorman (ram tzu) and Nisargadatta Maharaj. Transcripts, audio files and live webcasts of Wayne's talks.
  
• - Vedic astrology, tantra, vasthu and philosophy. The latter page contains biographical information about and a dialogue with Atmananda Krishna Menon.
  
• - 'Advaita Vedanta For Today' - readings from Ramana Maharshi's Upadesha Saram and the Bhagavad Gita from Aikya Param, who is also a scholar of Sanskrit and includes the Devanagari and word by word translations.
  
• - Poetry and Poetic Journeys from the personal (the ONE appearing as many), to the impersonal expression of existence (the seat of Nothingness).
  
• - A short on-line book, followed by emailed Q&A, in the tradition of Nisargadatta Maharaj, "Sailor" Bob Adamson & John Wheeler.
  
• - The teachings of Vedanta for 'novice' through to 'sadhu', expounded by Frank Maiello (egodust), who has been influenced principally by Ramana Maharshi. A large site, containing much information and valuable insights.
  
• - "Wake up! You are already Free." Information on Self realized teacher H. W. L. Poonjaji, affectionately known as "Papaji." His teacher, Ramana Maharshi, showed him the immovable truth of Self in which Gods, souls and the Universe appea
  
• - Articles and teachings from Ranjit Maharaj, Sri Poonja, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramesh Balsekar and Chandra Swami; Catalogue of videos, DVDs and books from various teachers,traditional and modern, including Ramana Maharshi and J. Krishnamurti; details of me
  
• - Observations and Answers to numerous questions from students by the late non-dualist teacher, Scott Morrison. Books and Tapes may be purchased.
  
• - Information about teachers and details of forthcoming satsangs and talks in Sweden. Many links to other sites.
  
• - Essays on topics relating to the spiritual path of Advaita Vedanta together with links to relevant organisations, teachers and resources. Details of published book and extensive lists of book recommendations. Quotations from past and present sages. Books
  
• - Links to current and past teachers, resources, articles and books. In addition, there are pages on spirituality, cosmology, religion in general, new age, frontiers of science, scriptures, social issues and environment. There are articles, interviews and r
  
• - Non-dualistic teaching of Philip Renard, drawing on Advaita and Buddhist sources. Includes articles on aspects of the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj.
  
• - An on-line magazine containing articles and poems of non-dual wisdom.
  
• - Site dedicated to Ranjit Maharaj and his teacher, Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj. There are excerpts from talks, including two in MP3 format and a program of events.
  
• - Dedicated to the Advaita Master, Nisargadatta Maharaj and linked to the related Discussion Group. Contains quotations from the books of his dialogues.
  
• - A disciple of Ramana Maharshi. This is the website of the 'Infinity Institute', instructed to carry on his teaching following his death in 1997. There are details of events, articles, publications and transcripts. A Home study course is available at $60 p
  
• - On-line magazine with essays, pictures and poems from many contributors. Non-dual philosophy but contains Buddhist aspects as well as Advaita. Edited by Dr. Harsh K. Luthar, the magazine is issued approximately annually, with 3 issues up to the end of 200
  
• - An excellent source of information on Ramana Maharshi, other Advaita teachers, groups, satsangs and online publications and resources.
  
• - Interviews (some in Dutch) with various teachers, e.g. Arjuna, Neelam, Osho, Isaac Shapiro. Details of forthcoming retreats in Holland and events at a 'satsang community' in N. France.
  
• - English translations of all of the principal and many of the minor upanishads, together with other major texts such as Bhagavad Gita, Astavakra Gita, Panchadasi, Brahmasutras and the writings of Shankara.
  
• - Adhyatma Yoga is a method of realising Brahman by Being - traditional teachings as transmitted by the late Dr Hari Prasad Shastri
  
• - Details of books and biographies, lots of photos, daily and other dialogues, anecdotes etc, together with information about and links to his disciples.
  
• - Schedules of teachers holding satsangs and retreats in the Netherlands, together with links and quotes.
  
• - Website for the Advaitin Egroup. In addition to details of the group, FAQ, messages and an invitation to join, there are articles on Advaita, Hinduism, Vedas and Upanishads, and Gita.
  
• - Contains biographical details and eulogies. 'In Woods of God-Realization' is a seven volume compilation of the complete works of Swami Rama and this is being made available on-line.
  
• - temple history and branch details but also contains written works by previous Shankaracharyas including a commentary on Vivekachudamani by Sri Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal.
  
• - Presents essays, poetry and links which are a mixture of Kashmir Shaivism, Patanjali's Yoga and Advaita. A number of classics from the scriptures may also be viewed on-line or downloaded.
  
• - A translation of the Ashtavakra Gita by Dr. Thomas Byrom.
  
• - Articles, talks and quotations (and opportunity to purchase the book) from Wayne Austin, a disciple of Gangaji.
  
• - Articles, in modern terminology, addressing the topics of perception and the illusory world, dream as a metaphor for waking 'reality' and recognising that we are not the body.
  
• - Dedicated to Shri Ranjit Maharaj and Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, contains quotations, books, photos and bhajans.
  
• - Ashtavakra Gita - Word by word translation with an extensive commentary on this classic of Advaita Literature.
  
• - Notes on Philosophy & Religion. Some short observations on aspects of Advaita interspersed with quotations from Taoism.
  
• - A community oriented website supporting the teaching of Gangaji.
  
• - Elightenment quote-of-the-day selected by various awakened teachers. From self-realized individuals as well as teachers in the Advaita Vedanta lineages.
  
• - If pictures help you to understand new concepts and you have the Shockwave plugin Flash 5.0 installed, this site poses a set of visually stimulating questions on the nature of ourselves and the world of appearances.
  
• - Has details of all of the events around Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Also a few dialogue extracts and book recommendations.
  
• - Thoughts on a number of practical problems, including some audio files, from Swami Shankarananda, founder of this church in Baltimore, Maryland.
  
• - Quotations from 'Sailor' Bob Adamson, Nisargadatta Maharaj and Siddharameshwar Maharaj - three generations of spiritual teachers - together with links to other sites.
  
• - Established in 1993 to further the teachings of Sri H.W.L. Poonja and to make available the archives of his talks in India. DVDs, videotapes and CDs may be purchased and there is information about his books.
  
• - Presents Advaita teachings of self realization through direct insight into one's true nature.
  
• - Prof. V. Krishnamurthy has made extracts from his books available here. There are a wide range of topics relating to Hinduism in general and Vedanta in particular.
  
• - Information about India, Hinduism, Yoga, meditation, and of course, lots about our life.
  
• - Supporting research into language and meaning, in the context of spiritual or religious experiences and the nature of consciousness, through the grammar of Bhartrihari, Kashmiri Shaivism and the Advaita of Shankara.
  
• - written by D. Krishna Ayyar, the complete text is available on-line. Despite claiming to be 'for beginners' this is very comprehensive covering practically any topic that you might think of. It is a classical treatment that uses all of the correct Sanskri
  
• - A traditional approach to non-dualism, as taught by as taught by SankarAcArya and his followers. History, philosophies, philosophers.
  
• - tips for evaluating a spiritual teacher for yourself together with a personal ratings list.
  
• - Enlightenment quote-of-the-day selected by various awakened teachers. Includes self-realized masters plus teachers from Advaita Vedanta lineages.
  
• - Offers pointers to integral spiritual transformation based on a personal realization of the true self and the practice of silence: the essence of non duality and all genuine spirituality.
  
• - A comprehensive list of links to websites of past and present spiritual teachers.
  
• - Dedicated to the understanding and realization of the truths of life and experiences. Organised by Dr. Haramohan Mishra, graduate in Sanskrit and doctor in Advaita Epistemology. On-line magazine with archived articles, details of published books and links
  
• - Advaita Vedanta teacher schedules and web sites
  
• - Advaita Vedanta Philosophy, Raphael, Tattvaloka, The Mountain Path, Sringeri Ashram, both in english and italian
  
• - Lesson Courses on Vedanta. Archives of monthly e-zine called 'Vedanta Sandesh'. Various articles on Vedanta, Adi Sankara, Swami Atmananda and Vedanta Ashram.
  
• - Schedule of appearances by awakened teachers offering satsangs, workshops and retreats in Seattle and other Northwest locations.
  
• - Extensive biography and pictures of Sri Poonja together with quotation and video of the week and numerous satsang extracts.
  
• - Tales of awakening in various non-dual traditions (though principally Advaita). Essays from a number of teachers describing their enlightenment experience and a practical exercise from Ken Wilber.
  
• - A free Web magazine about Non Duality. There are articles by the editor Wolter Keers, a disciple of Ramana Maharshi and others such as Douglas Harding, Krishna Menon and Tony Parsons.
  
• - General information on this guru and his teachings.
  
• - Quantum theory and consciousness; the metaphysics of non-duality; the end of suffering and the discovery of our true nature - an on-line or downloadable book by Stanley Sobottka, professor of Physics at the University of Virginia.
  
• - A comprehensive list, from which most other lists on the web derive. It provides a link to each teacher listed together with their location and a quotation from their teaching.
  
• - Open database for Satsang contacts. Offers contacts (seekers and teachers), book recommendations (English and German) and a worldwide list of teachers, rated for the popularity of their satsangs.
  
• - Describes the teachings of Gurudev and the activities of the Vishwatmak Ashram. The need for a guru is explained and many questions regarding the reasons for and the nature of Spiritual Practice are answered.
  
• - Details of events and satsangs in the US with spiritual teachers Katie Davis and Sundance Burke.
  
• - A fortnightly E-zine, containing many articles by Dr. C. S. Shah on Advaita and related topics, based on the teaching of Ramakrishna.
  
• - More than 1000 pages of information on Hinduism and Advaita. See their 'site map' for links to everything about Hindu dharma, together with many articles and tributes to Shankara and his lineage.
  
• - A large number of articles based on the lectures of Sri Bimal Mohanty expounding the traditional teaching of Vedanta. Subscription requested for access to further articles.
  
• - The teachings of Ambalal Patel (Dadashri) with details of books and satsangs by his disciples.
  
• - A site dedicated to the teaching of Sri Ranjit Maharaj (co-disciple of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj). Contains quotations and commentaries for every day of the year. The complete text may be downloaded as a pdf file.
  
• - Has details of all of the events around Vancouver in Canada.
  
• - Words of wisdom on a number of subjects from Ambalal Muljibhai Patel aka Dadashri (died 1988), using the teaching of 'Akram Vignam', the 'Elevator Path'. This teaching now continued by a disciple.
  
• - Writings from an author who is interested in Buddhism and Western Idealist philosophies as well as Advaita. The site contains a growing collection of readable and literate articles on consciousness and other topics.
  
  

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