Finding Happiness

A meditative observation of the poetry present in the world of Pedrito, an elderly man of the mountains and relic of a time that no longer exists, while he comes to an understanding of his physical mortality and becomes aware of his spiritual immortality.

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 9th December 2017, Michael James discusses the first paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?: After discussing this Michael answers questions on this subject and other aspects of his teachings, particularly the practice of self-investigation (ātma-vicāra).

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.

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?:

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.

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?:

Three young ladies perform yoga without clothes in the open air of Cyprus. Another does the same in a studio. These visuals are interspersed with images of Eastern art, processed for "psychedelic" effect. The narrator relates the practice of yoga to Buddhist philosophy.

During the first session of a two-day retreat organised by the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 5th May 2018, Michael James discusses the first half of the sixth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

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.

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

Stéphane had an accident which made him disabled. While he's having a very long recovery, he meets Carolina, a yoga teacher. This discipline, which helps him get his body back, changes his life. Stéphane is now in a personal quest. Here starts his journey.

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

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 14th December 2019 Michael James discusses the meaning and implications of verse 1 of ஏகான்ம பஞ்சகம் (Ēkāṉma Pañcakam: Five Verses on Oneself, the One):

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 11th January 2020 Michael James discusses the meaning and implications of verse 2 of ஏகான்ம பஞ்சகம் (Ēkāṉma Pañcakam: Five Verses on Oneself, the One):

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 8th February 2020 Michael James discusses the meaning and implications of verse 3 of ஏகான்ம பஞ்சகம் (Ēkāṉma Pañcakam: Five Verses on Oneself, the One):

At a full-day meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 13th April 2019, Michael James discusses the seventeenth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?:

At a meeting of the ‘Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK’ on 11th May 2019, Michael James discusses the eighteenth 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 10th March 2018, Michael James discusses the fourth paragraph of நானார்? (Nāṉ Ār?), Who am I?: