Spiritual Support, Meditation & Prayer

About this episode

Swami Satchidananda discusses the importance of spiritual support and addresses common questions about meditation and prayer.

Swami Satchidananda speaks about the need for spiritual support on one's spiritual journey. He quotes the Buddha’s teaching of the “Three Gems” as well as Adi Shankara’s teaching on the importance of keeping good company. Then, Sri Swamiji is asked several questions including how to not feel drowsy during meditation and the nature of prayer.

People in this episode

Host: Swami Satchidananda

Topics covered

• spiritual support
• meditation
• prayer
• Buddhism
• Adi Shankara

Keywords

• Three Gems
• Buddha
• good company
• drowsy during meditation
• nature of prayer

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