The Science of Happiness

The Science of Happiness


Latest Episodes

SH49 Ego And Consumerism vs Selflessness And Compassion
November 18, 2013

Is there a place for the ego to be built up when practicing on a spiritual path? And how does this relate to consumerism and the quest for happiness in external things? Lama Marut breaks down these conundrums and explains the real causes of happiness. W

SH50 Time, Form and the Nature of Reality
November 07, 2013

What are the sages through out history talking about when they say that reality is illusory or unreal? How can this be the case? Lama Marut delves into the revered 'Ashtavakra Gita' text of the Advaita Vedanta tradition and brings the wisdom found there i

SH48 The Wisdom Of Captain Kirk
October 01, 2013

Hindu text 'The Bhagvad Gita' and Star Trek's Captain Kirk collide on the spiritual path of Karma Yoga as described by Lama Sumati Marut. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical texts of

SH47 Fake It Till You Make It
September 13, 2013

Are you ready to let yourself be enlightened? Lama Marut delves into the revered 'Ashtavakra Gita' text of the Advaita Vedanta tradition and brings the methods found there into our modern lives and times. World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable L

SH44 Cliffnotes For Happiness
September 13, 2013

The Ancient wisdom texts give us short and simple but very profound advice on how to achieve happiness. Lama Marut delves into the revered 'Ashtavakra Gita' text of the Advaita Vedanta tradition and brings the methods found there into our modern lives and

SH46 Buddha Nature 101
August 13, 2013

Across many spiritual disciplines mystics share the realization that the true essence of all living beings is none other than enlightenment itself, known in Buddhism as 'Buddha nature'. Lama Marut explores how this can be when our day to day reality feels

SH45 How To Live Without Dissappointment
July 16, 2013

For most of us living in a monastery is not an option. So how do we live and act in the real world without the disappointments that life presents? World renowned Tibetan Buddhist monk Venerable Lama Sumati Marut explains the most profound philosophical

SH43 How Do I Become Wise and Free From Suffering?
July 02, 2013

A handful of ancient wisdom texts talk about attaining enlightenment, ultimate happiness, in one lifetime. But how is this done? Lama Marut delves into the revered 'Ashtavakra Gita' text of the Advaita Vedanta tradition and brings the methods found there

SH42 Dont Let Your Karma Run Over Your Dogma
June 01, 2013

Karma is a word that is bandied about a lot in the spiritual teachings of Yoga and Buddhism, but do we really know what it means? Lama Marut explains how to work with karma in our daily lives to bring about a happier life for ourselves and those around us

SH41 Forgiveness, Happiness and More
May 25, 2013

Q&A at a Lama Marut teaching is always an insightful experience as he isn't a teacher who minces words. At the end of the 'Inciting Happiness' teaching he addresses some of the audiences questions about happiness in his practical, direct and yet compassio