Articles by Rory

About Rory
Rory Mackay is a writer and artist who was born and lives in Scotland. Having practised meditation and studied Eastern philosophy since he was a teenager, his life is devoted to sharing the knowledge, wisdom and tools that transformed his life. In addition to teaching meditation and traditional Advaita Vedanta, he has written two metaphysical fantasy/sci-fi novels ('Eladria' and 'The Key of Alanar') and releases electronic ambient music under the name Ajata. When not at work, he can be found in nature, walking his rescue dog, and studying and translating Vedantic texts.
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Kaivalya Upanishad

January 19, 2020 Rory

Kaivalya Upanishad Translated by Rory Mackay Introduction The Kaivalya Upanishad is a short yet sublime scripture of little over twenty-four […]

Satsangs (Q&A)

A Conflict of Values

January 1, 2020 Rory

Jane: I have a conflict between the spiritual and the material. On the one hand, I have deep thoughts and value […]

Satsangs (Q&A)

Difficulty With God

January 1, 2020 Rory

Jane: I have difficulties practicing karma yoga because I have a problem with the Isvara/God concept. I cannot pray to a higher instance, because […]

Satsangs (Q&A)

Turning Knowledge to Conviction

January 1, 2020 Rory

Matt: You say: “We’re never not experiencing the Self, because there’s nothing else to experience. All that’s necessary is the removal […]

Satsangs (Q&A)

Jiva Is Just a Thought

January 1, 2020 Rory

Matt: When you talk about karma, what do you mean exactly? Rory: Karma literally means “action.” Anything that you do is karma, from brushing your […]