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Essence of Life

This podcast explores topics which reveal the essence of life, such as: What is the purpose of life? How can I discover my inner calling and live it? How can I find true happiness and lasting fulfillment? Barbara Ann Briggs is the author of Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, a novel of visionary fiction. She is also the author of a book on Maharishi's Vedic Science and a book called Guide to Good Health. She is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a certified Consciousness Advisor. This podcast will include many quotations from enlightened masters.

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    Maharishi's Talk on Self-Realization

    Send us Fan MailIn this talk, Maharishi explains that the Self is never really lost. Only the sense of the Self is lost. The Self is the very basis of everything; it is omnipresent. But in order to experience it, we must transcend the field of experience and penetrate from the gross to the subtle to the subtlest level of experience. Then the Self reveals Itself to Itself.I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast.Support the showTo learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.comFollow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.comSubscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

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    Maharishi Answers Questions on Meditation

    Send us Fan MailMaharishi answers questions on how meditation differs from concentration and contemplation. He also speaks about faith and doubt and about the search for happiness as a common feature of human life.I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast.Support the showTo learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.comFollow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.comSubscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

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    Why Isn't Bliss A Common Experience

    Send us Fan MailMaharishi explains that bliss is omnipresent but it eludes us because our senses are not refined enough to experience the subtler fields of creation. Our organs of perception are habituated to perceiving the grosser levels of nature.I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast.Support the showTo learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.comFollow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.comSubscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

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    Maharishi's Words

    Send us Fan MailThis reading is from a book called "Meditation" written by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It explains the need of modern man to experience the inner source of bliss.I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast.Support the showTo learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.comFollow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.comSubscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

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    The Dalai Lama's Daily Prayer

    Send us Fan MailThe Dalai Lama's daily prayer is an example of a profound level of compassion and caring for all living beings. He shows that true faith is humble and the religion he expresses is a deep level of lovingkindness. He is a shining example of a true leader and symbol of the Buddha's teachings.I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast.Support the showTo learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.comFollow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.comSubscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

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    The Role of the Housewife in the Family

    Send us Fan MailAccording to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the housewife has to be like a neutral point in a magnet. She has to hold all the diversified opinions together, giving love, nourishment, guidance and wisdom to all of them to develop.I love creating the podcast. If you have enjoyed the episodes in any way, the best way to support me is my subscription link. For as little as $3 a month, you can help support the time and production cost included in producing the podcast.Support the showTo learn more about Barbara Ann Briggs, visit her website at: https://barbaraannbriggs.comFollow me on Instagram: barbaraannbriggsbooks.comSubscribe to the podcast by clicking the support the show link after the podcast notes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast explores topics which reveal the essence of life, such as: What is the purpose of life? How can I discover my inner calling and live it? How can I find true happiness and lasting fulfillment? Barbara Ann Briggs is the author of Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, a novel of visionary fiction. She is also the author of a book on Maharishi's Vedic Science and a book called Guide to Good Health. She is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a certified Consciousness Advisor. This podcast will include many quotations from enlightened masters.

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Barbara Ann Briggs

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This podcast explores topics which reveal the essence of life, such as: What is the purpose of life? How can I discover my inner calling and live it? How can I find true happiness and lasting fulfillment? Barbara Ann Briggs is the author of Pilgrimage on the Path of Love, a novel of visionary...

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