A New Light on the Dhammapada
This course will help 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, this course is intended to 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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StartDhammapada - Introduction - Part 1 (23:26)
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StartIntroductory Samkhya Prayer (8:01)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 1 (26:23)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 2: Introduction (9:21)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 2: Verses 1-6 (15:22)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 2: Verses 7-12 (10:45)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 3: Introduction (8:17)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 3: Verses 1-5 (10:35)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 3: Verses 6-11 (8:54)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 4: Introduction and Verses 1-2 (10:47)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 4: Verses 3-7 (17:31)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 4: Verses 8-16 (9:54)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 5: Introduction and Verses 1-7 (23:06)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 5: Verses 7-10 (14:14)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 5: Verses 11-16 (13:59)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 6: Introduction (12:08)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 6: Verses 1-7 (14:11)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 6: Verses 8-14 (10:09)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 7: Introduction & Verses 1-2 (13:55)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 7: Verses 3-6 (11:55)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada - Chapter 7: Verses 7-10 (15:28)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada- Chapter 8: Introduction and Verses 1-6 (15:10)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada- Chapter 8: Verses 7-16 (9:28)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada- Chapter 9: Introducion and Verses 1-2 (14:00)
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StartA New Light on the Dhammapada- Chapter 9: Verses 9-13 (15:11)