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New religious movements aren’t earthquakes - they’re not generated by blind natural forces, and they’re not inevitable. Social and spiritual change requires a catalyst to set it in motion. And in the case of Islam, that catalyst has a name: Muhammad. He was a charismatic individual, born of the existing culture of sixth-century Arabia and yet somehow alienated from it. He drew on existing religious ideas in radically new ways that would change his world - and ours - forever. Join Maria Dakake of George Mason University for a riveting exploration of Islam’s founding prophet. 

La Luz del Mundo has been called the world’s largest cult that no one has ever heard of. Sochil Martin grew up inside it. Her harrowing true story to escape and seek justice is an epic that exposes alleged crimes of biblical proportions.

If you have a few minutes to focus on breathing, then you can alleviate stress and anxiety. Science has shown that meditating for a few minutes each day can dampen your body’s “fight or flight” response to the stressors in your day. 

Après sa Divine Comédie, voyage sonore dans la Mythologie européenne, la romancière Amélie Nothomb nous accompagne, dans une deuxième saison très personnelle, à la rencontre du Japon de son enfance, avec ses mythes, ses rites et ses cultures. Dans ce documentaire audio de 10 épisodes, enrichi en son binaural, nous explorons les mythes et spiritualités japonais aux côtés d’Amélie Nothomb. Nous découvrons, dans ses yeux, un pays vecteur de réalisations personnelles.

In this exposition on three chapters of Bhagavad Geeta, Om Swami takes us through the essential aspects of spiritual upliftment. There are many hidden gems in this 20 episodes series, which give us a unique perspective on life. Whether you are looking for peace, harmony and happiness in life or a way to enlightenment, you will find it in here.

穏やかな眠りへと誘うやさしい瞑想です。眠る前はもちろん、忙しいときや、疲れたときにもおすすめです。

"Je suis passionnée par les mythes, car ce sont à mes yeux des histoires canons, dont les symboles continuent d'agir sur nous. Et dans nos traditions mythologiques, un motif en particulier me fascine, c'est la descente volontaire d'un héros ou d'une héroïne dans un monde souterrain invisible aux mortels, par exemple le monde des Enfers dans les épopées grecques, ou l'Enfer chrétien. C'est toujours une initiation afin d'acquérir un savoir, un pouvoir, une guérison, une quête à la recherche d'une âme, ou encore pour une transformation personnelle."

¿Existió de verdad el rey Arturo? ¿Y Robin Hood? ¿El Sagrado Grial es un cáliz u otra cosa? ¿Es cierto que en Europa millones de personas ardieron en la hoguera condenadas por brujería? Estos son tan solo algunos de los temas que Dorsey Armstrong, estudiosa del Medioevo, desarrolla sobre esas historias medievales de las que tanto hablamos. Algunas contienen retazos de verdad, otras son completamente inventadas, pero todas ellas nos cuentan cosas sobre el pasado.

Contemplating the inter-connectedness of our lives with others’ can open the heart to gratitude. It’s true that everyday life has many difficulties and hassles. But when we look a little more deeply into even the simplest aspect of our lives, we find that there are forces all over the world operating to benefit us.

Cameron's global film making spans art, fashion, music, female empowerment and global warming and has worked with major international brands such as Nike, Adidas, Converse and YouTube. Growing up in the notorious cult, Children of God, has clearly not held her back. In fact, after leaving the cult, Cameron travelled across America to investigate other cults, ultimately leading to her memoir, Cult Following, which delves into her childhood in the Children of God and details Cameron’s road trips as she attempts to confront the trauma she faced as a child.

In this eye-opening six-part series, Dr. Franziska Kohlt looks at the concept of dreams through the lens of the stories that feature them. You’ll visit the enchanted slumbering land of Sleeping Beauty and the dark and mysterious realm of The Sandman. You’ll explore the ironic dreaming devices of Slaughterhouse-Five; the trippy, fantastical world of Alice in Wonderland; and many more on the quest to deconstruct the symbolism and intent of the dreams that are part of the narrative—or even, in some cases, that are characters in the narrative.  

Hoping to give meditation a try? Already have a meditation practice but are always looking to expand into other styles? Rufus Wainwright’s Unfollow the Rules is for you. This 9-minute meditation, which can be listened to at any time of day, is intended to help listeners let go of the unnecessary rules in their lives and thereby release stress, connect with themselves, and feel lighter, calmer, and more confident. Once you’ve listened once, you may find you want to listen again.

Banish your inner critic! If you struggle with an inner voice that floods you with self-doubt, this short practice is for you—all of you, every part, the beautiful and the difficult. It can all be held with love. 

Renowned meditation teacher, Susan Piver, introduces a simple relaxation technique, working from the feet to the crown of the head with a focus on softening each step of the way. 

We have all heard the advice, “Don’t go to bed angry,” and this sleep meditation will help you to follow that guidance. Anyone who has been in a relationship for longer than a few months knows that there are all kinds of ups and downs and they are always unpredictable! This practice will help you stay connected, heart-to-heart, during the “ups” and reconnect during the “downs.” 

In this meditation for sleep, contemplating the inter-connectedness of our lives with others’ can open the heart to gratitude. Prepare your mind for deep rest by locating the forces operating to benefit us, even when times are hard. 

Focus on breathing to relax both body and mind before sleep, under the guidance of renowned meditation teacher, Susan Piver. 

Sometimes your body is tired when it’s time to go to sleep, but your mind continues to race with anxiety. This meditation for better sleep will help you to put aside impressions from today and worries about tomorrow. Set yourself up for a restful night by devoting a few minutes to stress relief, under the guidance of renowned meditation coach, Susan Piver. 

In this short meditation for sleep, Susan Piver shows you a simple relaxation technique, working from the feet to the crown of the head with a focus on softening each step of the way. Prepare yourself for rest with just a few minutes of body awareness. 

This series casts light on the essence of the Gayatri Sadhana—a primal and divine source of pure wisdom, practiced by ancient rishis. Om Swami’s experiential knowledge and life long practice of the Gayatri sadhana forms the basis of these talk. As each episode unfolds, the step-by-step practice of the purushcharana and the benefits of the sadhana become increasingly clear to the listener. Last but not least, here, you will find the perfect balance of scriptural injunctions and experiential wisdom, seasoned with Om Swami’s trademark humour and story-telling.