Welcome to Śabda Institute!
Teachings and practices that foster the cultivation of a body that functions optimally, a mind that is clear of misperceptions and a heart that radiates harmony
Diamond Body. Crystal Mind. Golden Heart.
This institute began as an experiment to test the hypothesis that the highest esoteric teachings of the nondual Eastern traditions could be applied very directly and practically in one’s day-to-day life. Ordinarily, we think of spiritual practice as something that is done outside of one’s mundane existence, or as an embellishment to it. This often creates a fissuring of one’s reality, where the teaching does not change, shape and radically transform moment-to-moment experience. Instead, it remains just out of our reach.
The Śabda Institute took shape in the proving of the hypothesis. The highest teachings are indeed applicable without regard for our unique life circumstance. We need not become divorced from the vagaries of life to practice spirituality. In fact, the highest practice occurs in the trenches and on the frontlines of life, where the teaching is relentlessly applied and embodied. Here, you will find extensive tools and resources to do just that.
May your journey be fulfilling in every way and may you find what you’re looking for.
Śrī Mātre Namah!
SPOTLIGHT
GUPTA NAVRĀTRA ONLINE RETREAT: JANUARY 2023
Once a month, we are gifted with 10 consecutive nights and days of energy that is highly favorable for inner/spiritual work. These nights are known as Navarātra (nava = 9, rātri = night). These nine nights are counted after the new moon every month and of the twelve every year, four are considered especially auspicious for spiritual aspirants.
RESET REJUVENATE RESILIATE: THE 3R NEW YEAR ONLINE RETREAT
This online retreat will take place Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15, 2023. The purpose of this retreat is to facilitate a rebirth (a fourth R!) into a new and improved version of YOU in 2023.
ORDER FOR SPECIAL EDITION: FRACTALS OF REALITY
In celebration of Kavitha Chinnaiyan's newest book, Fractals of Reality, Sfaim Press has released a limited hard-bound collector's edition. Fractals of Reality explores the Śrīcakra - a diagramatic representation of the cosmic unfolding.
Self-Study: Pañca Mahābhūtas (Five Great Elements) in Practice
In this 5-class course, we will explore the Pañca Mahābhūta, or the five great elements.