Mark Griffin Hard Light Center of Awakening Hard Light Center of Awakening Yogic Mystic, Mark Griffin, the founder of Hard Light Center of Awakening, was a student of Swami Muktananda of the Siddha Yoga Lineage who, in turn, was a disciple of Swami Nityananda. Griffin, who teaches in Malibu, CA, exists in states of nirvikalpa samadhi and identifies meditation as the core of his teaching. He presents ancient knowledge of the various strands of Yoga dating back to the Vedas in contemporary terms, both mystical and scientific. As such, his work complements and agrees with many esoteric practices including Taoism, Tantra, Yoga, Shamanism and theoretical physics. meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/hardlight.xml Mark Griffin Bodhicitta: The Heart-Mind Bodhicitta: The Heart-Mind February 2, 2006. "In this way, we understand the combination of the breath in relationship to the heart mind, the Bodhicitta as a doorway into a deeper state of consciousness." meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 41:34 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/060202bodhicitta.mp3 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:43:34 -0700 Mark Griffin The Nature of Being The Nature of Being, recorded May 4, 2006 May 4, 2006. The Nature of Being meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 41:10 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/06504pp.mp3 Thu, 04 May 2006 09:32:42 -0600 Mark Griffin Mark Griffin describes the operation of the kundalini in the subtle body. Kundalini and the Subtle Body, recorded July 20, 2006 June 15, 2006. Kundalini and the Subtle Body meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 38:38 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/060720malibu.mp3 Mon, 08 August 2006 04:36:31 -0600 Mark Griffin Making that which is unconscious become conscious. December 30, 2007. Moving that which is unconscious into consciousness: The breath. December 30, 2007. Santa Barbara. Spiritual training is the process of taking those aspects of ourself that are in the 'Unconscious Column' and moving them into the 'Conscious Column', including the fourth state of Consciousness, which is most easily seen in the space between the breaths through the use of the SOHAM mantra. This talk was given the day before the 2007-2008 New Year's Retreat. For more information, visit www.hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 55:15 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/071230bringingIntoConsciousness.mp3 Sun, 06 January 2008 09:25:00 -0600 Mark Griffin An in-depth talk on the mechanics and power of Shaktipat Initiation and the role of the Guru. July 28th, 2007 2007 Guru Purnima Intensive This talk was given at the Gurupurnima Intensive, Los Angeles, July 26, 2007. It is a detailed discussion of what Shaktipat does and how critical it is for complete spiritual unfolding. In addition, how the Guru bestows Shaktipat and guides spiritual growth from that point on is discussed. This is an excellent intro for those new to meditation, or those considering taking an Intensive with Mark Griffin - as well as seasoned meditators. For more information, visit www.hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 54:04 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/070726whatisShaktipat.mp3 Sun, 13 January 2008 09:30:00 -0600 Mark Griffin Key fundamentals used in Hard Light's program for Awakening Key fundamentals used in Hard Light's program for Awakening: The Bellows Breath, the SOHAM mantra, focus on the space between the breaths, and attention to the Bodhicitta This talk is taken from the Perfection of Wisdom Intensive. Meditation Master Mark Griffin reviews the key fundamentals used in Hard Light's program for Awakening: The Bellows Breath, the SOHAM mantra, focus on the space between the breaths, and attention to the Bodhicitta - the Heart-Mind. Mark also discusses the format for the Intensives he conducts. For more information, visit www.hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 18:32 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/Prelude_to_an_Intensive.mp3 Sun, 21 January 2008 09:30:00 -0600 Mark Griffin Guided Meditation Series: The Breath Guided Meditation Series: The Breath This meditation begins with about 15 minutes of direction from Meditation Master Mark Griffin, and is then followed with 10 minutes of music. This is an excellent intro to meditation, as well as being appropriate for seasoned meditators. Mark Griffin informs us that everything may be realized by realizing the breath. It is a complete pathway. This is intended as a meditation, not a talk to listen to in your car. For more guided meditations from Mark Griffin, please visit the online store at www.hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 25:00 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/guidedMeditationBreath.mp3 Sun, 28 January 2008 09:30:00 -0600 Mark Griffin The Key Experience of Meditation, July 15, 2008 The Key Experience of Meditation Mark Griffin speaks to a group in Santa Barbara, CA on July 15, 2008 about VyaasPurnima, and what it was that the great Sage Vyaas was pointing out. For more talks from Mark Griffin, please visit the online store at www.hardlight.org/store meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 23:19 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/080715_The_Fourth_State.mp3 Tue, 15 July 2008 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/081028_awakening_Kundalini.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:39:59 -0800 kundalini-and-the-spooling-on-and-off-of-karma Mark Griffin no meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat 25:00 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/081216_Meditate_with_Consistency.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:39:59 -0800 Meditate With Consistency Mark Griffin meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 21:27 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/090321clearingObstacles.mp3 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:39:59 -0800 Clearing of Obstacles Mark Griffin meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 9:27 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/080620_Q5-desire.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:51:38 -0700 080620the-nature-of-desire members@hardlight.org no meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat 10:20 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/080101meditationQuestion.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:24:45 -0700 080620the-nature-of-desire-1 members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 5:36 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/070421_Form_and_Function.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:24:45 -0700 Form and Function: The Body of The Guru members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 4:48 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/080621_Cleansing_Power_of_Shaktipat.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:24:45 -0700 The Cleansing Power of Shaktipat members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 5:08 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/080126_drop_the_chin.mp3 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 11:24:45 -0700 The Bandha At The Throat members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 5:09 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/091112_gravity_n_breath.mp3 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:24:45 -0700 Gravity and the Breath members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 12:09 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/091219_God_Guru_and_Self.mp3 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:24:45 -0700 God Guru and Self are One members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 79:32 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/100506_DYP.mp3 Thu, 5 Mar 2010 11:24:45 -0700 Mark asks everyone to begin DYP members@hardlight.org meditation, spiritual, training, Mark Griffin, Hard Light Center of Awakening Realization, Guru, Nityananda, Yoga, Siddha, retreat, enlightenment, gita, kundalini, pratyahara, bodhicitta, samadhi, shaktipat no 13:32 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/100720_sadhana_and_guru.mp3 members@hardlight.org Tue, 20 July 2010 17:34:16 -0700 Monthly Talk July 20, 2010 Mark Griffin no 21:10 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/100909interview.mp3 members@hardlight.org Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:34:16 -0700 Radio Interview, September 2010 Mark Griffin no 33:08 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/100826.mp3 members@hardlight.org Mon, 6 Dec 2010 17:34:16 -0700 Weekly Meeting with Mark Aug 26, 2010 Mark Griffin no 27:00 http://www.hardlight.org/podcast/111201_step_into_I_am.mp3 members@hardlight.org Mon, 1 Dec 2011 17:34:16 -0700 Weekly Meeting with Mark Dec 1, 2011 Mark Griffin no 12:25