Shanti Sadan is a centre of the Yoga of Self-Knowledge, Adhyatma Yoga.
This Yoga is based on the philosophy of non-duality, Advaita Vedanta, which is taught in the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita as interpreted by Shri Shankara.
The Upanishads declare that the true Self of each individual is not in essence different from the universal Self, called God or the Absolute. Direct realization of this identity is the highest goal of life, and brings the complete cessation of all limitations and suffering.
Adhyatma Yoga is a traditional path to Self-Realization, through ethical living, devotion to truth, study, service and learning meditation.
The teaching is universal and is free from sectarianism and political or nationalistic bias. It encourages a love of wisdom and true spirituality, whatever its source.
There are articles on Adhyatma Yoga, and Advaita Vedanta among the key Yoga teachings from Self-Knowledge Journal
The Wisdom of the Katha Upanishad
The Katha Upanishad is full of practical wisdom and inspiration for spiritual enquirers. Timeless teachings on the good and the pleasant, the vision of unity, and Self-realization, are given in it. Here is a recording of a recent talk by the Warden of Shanti Sadan on this classic text. (Depending on your settings, the file may play immediately or you may be asked to download it.)
Self-Knowledge Journal On-line
Self-Knowledge Journal is now available on-line.
All the articles in each printed issue can now be read in full by subscribers.
A growing archive of past issues is also available on-line, including all issues published in 2011 and 2012.
You can see the contents of the current issue here and past issues in the archive.
From The Living Heart of the Upanishads in the Spring 2012 issue of Self-Knowledge.
From The Supreme Security in the Winter 2012 issue of Self-Knowledge.
From Enlightenment—The Crown of Life in the Autumn 2011 issue of Self-Knowledge.
From One Self in All in the Summer 2011 issue of Self-Knowledge.
From How to Talk to the People in the Summer 2011 issue of Self-Knowledge.