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The Stoic Path

Greco-Roman philosophy · Meditations of Marcus Aurelius · 2nd c. CE

The Stoic Path

The inner citadel — steadiness the emperor practised daily.

  • 25 guided sittings
  • 9 h 23 min
  • 1 course
  • taught by Ocean DYNN

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Greco-Roman philosophy

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

25 sittings · 9 h 23 min

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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius51 tracks · 9 h 23 min
  1. Intro — 1 min · talk
  2. The Present Moment · A Stoic Meditation Practice — 5 min · talk
  3. Guided Meditation · The Present Moment — 15 min · sitting
  4. The Transformative Power of Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance — 6 min · talk
  5. Guided Meditation · Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance — 15 min · sitting
  6. Impermanence · Finding Peace in Life’s Transience — 7 min · talk
  7. Guided Meditation · Impermanence — 14 min · sitting
  8. The Inner Citadel · A Sanctuary of Tranquility Amidst External Chaos — 7 min · talk
  9. Guided Meditation · The Inner Citadel — 14 min · sitting
  10. The Art of Self-Discipline · Forging Character and Achieving Excellence — 13 min · talk
  11. Guided Meditation · Self-Discipline — 15 min · sitting
  12. Facing Adversity with Courage · Embracing Challenges as Opportunities for Growth — 8 min · talk
  13. Guided Meditation · Challenges as Opportunities for Growth — 14 min · sitting
  14. The Interconnectedness of All Things · Cultivating Unity and Empathy Through Contemplation — 8 min · talk
  15. Guided Meditation · Contemplation — 15 min · sitting
  16. The Wisdom of Acceptance · Finding Serenity in Surrendering to Life's Natural Order — 7 min · talk
  17. Guided Meditation · The Wisdom of Acceptance — 15 min · sitting
  18. The Power of Perspective · Embracing Challenges as Catalysts for Growth — 7 min · talk
  19. Guided Meditation · Challenges as Catalysts for Growth — 15 min · sitting
  20. Cultivating Gratitude · Nurturing the Soul Through Appreciation — 6 min · talk
  21. Guided Meditation · Cultivating Gratitude — 15 min · sitting
  22. The Role of Reason and Rationality · Guiding the Soul Through the Storms of Emotion — 8 min · talk
  23. Guided Meditation · Soul Through the Storms of Emotion — 15 min · sitting
  24. Nurturing Inner Harmony · Balancing the Scales of Life — 9 min · talk
  25. Guided Meditation · Nurturing Inner Harmony — 15 min · sitting
  26. The Art of Letting Go · Finding Freedom in Detachment — 5 min · talk
  27. Guided Meditation · Freedom in Detachment — 14 min · gate
  28. The Importance of Integrity · A Beacon of Light in the Soul’s Journey — 8 min · talk
  29. Guided Meditation · Importance of Integrity — 15 min · sitting
  30. The Fragility of Ego · Cultivating Humility in the Face of Impermanence — 7 min · talk
  31. Guided Meditation · The Fragility of Ego — 15 min · sitting
  32. Cultivating Resilience Amidst Life's Flux — 5 min · talk
  33. Guided Meditation · Amidst Life's Flux — 15 min · sitting
  34. The Value of Solitude · Embracing the Transformative Power Within — 6 min · talk
  35. Guided Meditation · Value of Solitude — 15 min · sitting
  36. Compassion and Empathy · Awakening the Heart to Universal Humanity — 7 min · talk
  37. Guided Meditation · Compassion and Empathy — 15 min · sitting
  38. The Simplicity of Happiness · Embracing Joy in Life's Simple Pleasures — 7 min · talk
  39. Guided Meditation · Simplicity of Happiness — 15 min · sitting
  40. The Freedom of Detachment · Embracing Self-Assurance Beyond External Judgments — 5 min · talk
  41. Guided Meditation · Freedom of Detachment — 14 min · sitting
  42. The Path to Contentment · Discovering True Fulfillment Within — 6 min · talk
  43. Guided Meditation · Path to Contentment — 15 min · sitting
  44. The Beauty of Silence · Embracing Profound Wisdom in Stillness — 6 min · talk
  45. Guided Meditation · Beauty of Silence — 15 min · sitting
  46. The Journey Inward · Exploring the Depths of Self-Discovery — 6 min · talk
  47. Guided Meditation · Depths of Self-Discovery — 15 min · sitting
  48. The Eternal No. w · Embracing Infinite Potential in the Present Moment — 5 min · talk
  49. Guided Meditation · Eternal No. w — 15 min · sitting
  50. Living a Life of Purpose · Aligning Actions with Values — 6 min · talk
  51. Guided Meditation · Living a Life of Purpose — 15 min · sitting

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