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September 7, 2023 43 mins
Successful entrepreneur Rizwan Virk talks about his new book Wisdom Of A Yogi: Lessons For Modern Seekers from Autobiography Of A Yogi. Wisdom of a Yogi, the new book from Rizwan Virk, founder of Play Labs @ MIT and thebestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis brings ancient spiritual teachings into the modern world of the internet and video games, using the teachings of Yogananda’s classic Autobiography of a Yogi as a starting point. First commissioned by Harper Collins Publishers India for the 75th anniversary of Yogananda’s classic book, Wisdom of a Yogi is now available for bookstores and libraries in the United States and internationally. Have you heard of Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi? It's considered one of the most influential spiritual books of the twentieth century and has inspired millions of people around the world to pursue a spiritual path. However, in today's world of technology and science, how do modern spiritual seekers view the book's stories of gurus, swamis, and Himalayan miracles? Wisdom of A Yogi shows us how. In his book "Wisdom of a Yogi," Rizwan Virk, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, shares the teachings of Yogananda's classic and reinterprets them for the modern era. Virk weaves together stories from the Autobiography with anecdotes from professors, students, entrepreneurs, and modern seekers to create fourteen unforgettable lessons. His aim is to bring the ancient lessons of karma, yoga, meditation, and Siddhas into the modern world of YouTube, video games, mobile phones, and social media. Whether you are new to reading the Autobiography or have read it several times, "Wisdom of a Yogi" will assist you in enhancing your spiritual practice in today's increasingly complex, busy, and connected world. We Talk about How this book has changed the lives of many seekers Why is it important to share this old but new information now The Karmic Tiger The importance of daily rituals Bilocation Levitation Telepathy Synchronicity The fourteen lessons presented in the book Why today east is west and west is east The Pizza Effect Role of a Modern Yogi Rizwan Virk is a multifaceted individual who has achieved great success in various fields. He holds degrees from MIT and Stanford and is an entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, computer scientist, bestselling author, and college professor. Among his published works are The Simulation Hypothesis, Startup Myths & Models: What You Won't Learn in Business School, Treasure Hunt, and Zen Entrepreneurship. Virk founded Play Labs @ MIT and has invested in several thriving startups, including Discord, Theta Labs, Upland, and Tapjoy. His video games and indie film projects have been enjoyed by millions. Virk and his books have been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, The Telegraph, NBC News, vox.com, Techcrunch, Inc., VentureBeat, Digital Trends, BBC Science Focus, and Scientific American. Currently, Virk serves as a venture partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, one of the foremost video game VC funds in the world. He is also teaching and conducting research at Arizona State University. zenentrepreneur.com.
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