
Yoga and Buddhism
Buddhism and yoga are two of the most popular practices in the world today. While they are different philosophies, they share the same goal, that is freedom from dukha, or suffering. The paths may be different but they are not opposed to each other. In the lesson on Yoga and Buddhism, A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan will present the similarities and common roots that exist between them. A New Light on the Dhammapada will help you understand the foundational text of Buddhism through the lens of Yoga. The Dhammapada is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form. It is one of the most widely read and well-known Buddhist scriptures. Presented by A. G. Mohan, these lessons will benefit yoga practitioners by providing them with the concepts needed to understand the text, through the lens of Samkhya and Yoga.
Your Instructor (s)

A. G. Mohan was a student of "the father of modern yoga," Yogacarya Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989), for eighteen years. He is the author of several books on yoga, including Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind; Yoga Reminder; Yoga Therapy; and Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings.
Read more for a detailed timeline of Mohan’s studies
Indra Mohan has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than three decades. Along with her husband A.G. Mohan, she continues to study and deepen her knowledge in yoga and related fields. She is one of the few people who received a post-graduate diploma in yoga from Krishnamacharya. Her profound understanding of yoga and Ayurveda and how it applies to all aspects of our health, particularly in the area of women’s’ health is inspirational.
Course Videos
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StartIntroduction to Yoga & Buddhism (3:23)
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StartThe Four Steps to Freedom and the Four Noble Truths (10:01)
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StartIntroduction to the Vedas, Darśanas, and Upaniṣads (9:33)
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StartCaruvaka, Samkhya, Yoga and Buddhism (17:10)
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StartDuḥkha to Kaivalyam-Duḥkha to Nirvana - a Comparison (26:17)
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StartSāṁkhya - The 25 Tattvas (12:09)
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StartThe Five Impediments to Kaivalyaṁ - Nirvānaṁ (13:47)
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StartSāṁkhya - The 24 Tattvas (11:39)
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StartSāṁkhya - The 25th Tattva (8:22)
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StartDukha to Kaivalyam (6:18)
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StartDukha to Nirvanam (7:04)
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StartDuḥkha to Kaivalyaṁ - Step 1; Duḥkha to Nirvānaṁ - Noble Truth 1 (11:42)
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StartDuḥkha to Kaivalyaṁ - Step 2; Duḥkha to Nirvānaṁ - Noble Truth 2 (28:11)