ātma vicāra is attending to what is permanent, namely ‘I am’

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 13th May 2017, Michael James discusses the importance of practising what Bhagavan has taught us, namely the twin paths of self-surrender and self-investigation (ātma-vicāra), and then answers questions on this subject and other aspects of his teachings.

At a meeting of ‘Yo Soy Tu Mismo’ (a group of Spanish devotees of Bhagavan Sri Ramana) on 30th December 2018 (via Zoom), in answer to the request of a friend Michael James discusses signs of progress on Bhagavan’s path, and then answers questions on this and other aspects of Bhagavan’s teachings.

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 12th August 2023, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 14th March 2020 Michael James discusses the meaning and implications of verse 4 of ஏகான்ம பஞ்சகம் (Ēkāṉma Pañcakam: Five Verses on Oneself, the One):

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ (via Zoom) on 11th April 2020 Michael James discusses the meaning and implications of verse 5 of ஏகான்ம பஞ்சகம் (Ēkāṉma Pañcakam: Five Verses on Oneself, the One):

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 10th February 2018, Michael James discusses the third paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 10th March 2018, Michael James discusses the fourth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

Sur les pas de Marie

After accidentally becoming the caretaker of a robin’s egg, I reach out to my grandmother for guidance. As we await the fate of the fragile, pale blue egg, we call from across the world to birdwatch together—a meditation on nature, nurture, and letting go.

The story of Muhammad Iqbal, a turn of the century poet/philosopher from South Asia. Through Iqbal's work we open a dialog between the East and West, refute the notion of a class of civilizations and discover our shared humanity.

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 8th September 2018, Michael James discusses the tenth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 9th March 2019, Michael James discusses the sixteenth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 13th October 2018, Michael James discusses the eleventh paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 8th June 2019, Michael James discusses the nineteenth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 13th July 2019, Michael James discusses the twentieth and final paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 14th July 2018, Michael James discusses the eighth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

MAXIMÓN - Devil or Saint (66min.) is a documentary about the controversial Maya deity, also known as San Simon or the drinking and smoking saint of Guatemala. He is a mixture of ancient Maya beliefs and Christianity. The movie concentrates on the people who surround Maximón with their strong personalities, opinions and faith. The documentary gives us a rare view into the rituals and fiestas honoring Maximón. The cult of Maximón is flourishing because he performs miracles. He is also feared and despised because he is used to cast curses that can result in death. Ultimately, Maximón transcends the duality of good and evil, reflecting the Maya cosmovision in which everything in the universe co-exists.

Discovered by Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Hell Razah had a promising career and gold records before he was tragically struck down with a brain aneurysm. Risen traces his journey to recovery - both spiritually and physically - back to the mic.

In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 5th November 2022 Michael James discusses verse 8 of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu:

samyeong daesa devoted himself to saving the country and its people amidst the harsh reality during the Japanese invasions of Korea. Samyeong Daesa's life itself was a quest and asceticism. On the occasion of Buddha's birthday, we reflect on the conflicts of the time and shed light on the path of compassion and Bodhisattva that he sought.