Author: Leighton Raymond

Advaita Vedanta is not merely a theoretical framework but a practical guide to understanding existence. By studying key texts like Vedantasara, students will gain insights into core concepts such as... Read More

Hindu philosophy encompasses a range of perspectives on Reality, especially within Vedanta. This course explores the three main traditions—Advaita, Visishtadvaita, and Dvaita. Each presents a unique worldview that reflects Hinduism’s... Read More

Covering Hinduism’s portrayal of women from the Vedas to Bhakti, this course examines textual and thematic developments. Through analysis, students will understand how Hinduism’s timeless texts both shape and reflect... Read More

This introductory course makes the study of Nyaya sutras accessible and engaging, presenting key concepts in logic and reasoning. Focusing on the first 61 sutras, the course is split into... Read More

Samsara, the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, is intricately linked to ignorance and superimposition. Due to adhyasa, individuals mistakenly attribute non-Self qualities, such as mortality and suffering, to... Read More

The Isa Upanishad serves as a microcosm of Vedanta, encapsulating its core teachings on self-realization and liberation. Different schools of Vedanta—Advaita (non-dualism), Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism), and Dvaita (dualism)—offer divergent interpretations... Read More