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The routine in the community was delightful, and I immediately felt comfortable with these men and their shaved heads. Conqueror roamed freely among the key seekers who took an immediate liking to the crippled, old horse, spoiling him with rice and honey cakes they saved from their meals, which ...

#1 Meditation is about getting rid of thoughtnnThe most common misconception is that meditation is about getting rid of thought. In order to dispel this misconception it is important to look at what meditation is.nnMeditation is ultimately about “being aware of the truth of who you are beyond name and form.”nnSo with this definition we can see that it’s not about getting rid of thought, but about knowing the truth of who you are beyond the thoughts.nnIt is about becomin

What do you want? What do you want from life? Do you know that you can create whatever you want? If there is any part of you that doubts that, the first step is to clear that limiting belief out of your mind. It doesn't serve you anymore. The more open you are to receive, the more you will ...

selection from my best-seller 8 Minute Meditation . “the most American form of meditation yet.” TIME In prehistoric times (before MTV), there were those TV kid shows, where the host would hold up a loaf of bread and proclaim, “Kids, Wonder Bread tastes great! And it’s good for you too!” Well, that’s how I feel about meditation. Why does meditation taste great? The taste of meditation is, quite simply, the taste of peace. And what does peace taste like? Something b

Finding the right meditation supplies, especially the perfect meditation cushion, can feel lot like looking for the Holy Grail. I started meditating in 1970 and since then, I've tried almost every kind of meditation cushion ever created. I've spent so much time on this I even tried to design the ideal meditation cushion myself, contemplating how to make something that would hold my spine perfectly straight, let my knees be comfortable and my back to be free of pain.

Your pla C has replaced your pla B. It's just not working out the way you had planned. Even when it does work out the way you plan, it still doesn't work out . . . somehow. Asking yourself, "Is this all there is?" This is a definite, clear signal that you've tried about everything that ...

"Trying to change this ‘I thought' requires trying to change something very ingrained," cautioned Weepasa. "It involves the destruction of ‘ourselves' because this ‘I', this ‘Me' is mixed up with our every thought and emotion. We can never put aside this ‘I' thought ...

Today is just another day, but could it be more? What if you decided that today was going to be a special day? What would you do? The possibilities are endless. Your only limitation is your imagination. Is your imagination free or do you keep it chained to an earthly reality? What if you let your imagination soar to new and different places? Try this exercise: You are on a planet that is warm and you are walking along a beach looking at the five moons in the sky, each a diff

Janet and I were taking our three-mile walk around the neighborhood this morning when we met another couple walking in the opposite direction. The woman smiled and said in passing, "Ever feel that youre going around in circles?" I looked back over my shoulder and quipped, "That's life!" Then I ...

- Full lotus posture: This is the most difficult position to master. It involves sitting cross legged on the cushion with your right foot on your left thigh and your left foot on your right thigh. - Half lotus posture: In this position, you have one foot on the opposite thigh and the other foot under the opposite thigh. - Quarter lotus posture: This position involves placing the top of each foot rests on the calf of the opposite leg. - Burmese posture: You can start with eith

As the author of your life script, you are responsible for consciously writing a new story. This ritual declares both to the world and to yourself, This old chapter is ending. A new chapter is beginning. This ritual is designed to put a big The End on your old story. You’ve paid your dues. It’s time to heal. First you will need to find a place in a natural environment near your home where you can be alone and free from distractions. The ideal spot is next to an ocean or o

In this busy life of ours we do not get time to think about our self and what we are heading to. The whole day we deal with complex situations both in the office and in the roads. Thus when we reach home we become irritated at a single negative word which we should not. The person who is waiting for you at home also expects that you would behave properly and listen to her problems and queries. So it is better to calm down yourself. To do this, the best thing you can do is to

Like us, the sea is ever-changing. And, like us, the earth’s vast oceans appear at a distance to be stable and homogenous. But beneath the mask of solidity that both we and the sea wear, there lies unpredictability, sensitivity, and power. There is much we can learn from the ocean, representative as it is of our inner landscapes. The rough sounds of the sea’s waves are spiritually soothing, and its salt can purify our physical selves. Yet not everyone has the luxury of li

Weeja apparently felt that he was making a crucial point as he repeated it to make certain we understood: " Contact is that instant when a sound touches my ear or a sight touches my eye. This contact lasts but an instant because right after the moment of contact, a feeling arises; desire, ...

Meditation. You might be one of the few who can actually sit quietly, close your eyes, and find the zone. But for most people, like me, meditation is impossible. The above video shares a story of my going to meditation camp several years ago. As you’ll see, back in the day, I was pretty spiritual yet maintained an appetite for unhealthy tendencies. Can you relate? When the management found me “cheating,” I was promptly expelled from meditation camp. Who woulda thunk suc

Conqueror, my mystical horse, was not getting any younger. He had lived well beyond a normal lifespan and I wondered how many trips he could still make. Was that old, robed man, who brought an enchanted colt to the Kingdom of Ayatana those many years ago, the sorcerer? Of course, he was, and he ...

In today’s fast paced world, many people have lost the ability to relax and unwind, and this is where meditation can be beneficial. Guided Meditation in particular is an easy step for beginners to meditation or when you have an overactive mind. By listening to a guide, it becomes easy to learn to unwind and relax. Listening to a guided meditation recording enables anyone with a busy schedule to have some necessary downtime. It also has the benefit of allowing the listener t

I threw myself into my practice of investigation, and did exactly as Weeja instructed, alte ating between the Calms and Investigation for the next two months, but I was having problems. I investigated my body and mind tirelessly by observing the various contacts with my senses, then I watched ...

Today’s life has much more activities to perform so almost every human being is busy in his/her busy working schedule. In this extremely hectic schedule it is very important for you to give sometime to your body and soul to be relaxed. And, to attain this, the need of meditation is so vital. Obviously, it is the wonderful method to overcome the daily’s work stress and, of course, to lessen the physical and mental pressure to a great extent. According to experts, most peop

Broadly speaking meditation can be defined as a self induced change of state of mind for the purpose of heightening certain awareness or attention, or for emotional well being. However, the narrower definitions vary according to the beliefs surrounding them. As beliefs differ among different people, so the understanding and practice of meditation differ just as greatly. Some of the more commonly known types of meditation tend to be the legacies of the Eastern religions, but t

I resignedly went back to my training, somewhat relieved, but in my heart, I knew this whole episode with Weepasa was simply my mind trying to squirm out of the inevitable – the constant mindfulness he insisted would be required. In time, I was able to see that these questions were not ...

I know; it's your day off, so you drag yourself out of bed and throw on the same clothes you wore yesterday. What the heck, you'll be working around the house all day anyway, why even take a shower, you can take a shower and change clothes later. You grab some coffee, stumble into the media ...

Okay, don't get a grip if you don't want to! You can wait until your life partner leaves you, your career goes down in flames, or your health goes south. But then it might be too late to get a grip; and you might end up going completely bonkers! Things untoward happen to everyone, ...

A few weeks passed by with no further sign of Ariya, as I continued this strange quest for a mystical key. I didn't know where I was going, or perhaps I did. At any rate, one morning while I was wading through a flooded area after a heavy thunderstorm, I found myself sinking. The more I ...

Endless enticements overwhelm us. They make their way into to every nook and cranny of our lives - but their allure is waning. No matter how good it gets; it's only so much, and only now are we beginning to wake up to what St. John of the Cross knew; that true happiness can only be found within, ...

At that exact moment, a young couple from the village was coincidently walking down the path with some food they had prepared for me. When they saw me emerge from the cave with this creature from hell, they were understandably horrified and dove into the bushes, as they had never seen such a ...

Florida has been hit hard by the housing downturn. At the peak of the housing frenzy, people from all over the world, legal and illegal, flooded into Florida, fueling the burgeoning job market. Banks doled out cash like drunken sailors to housing contractors and mortgage companies, and ...

I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey points to the immutable and inexhaustible source that is the secret center of each of us: a timeless resource open and available to anyone who would seek this Life that sits behind life as we know it. Will we spend our lives in mere dreams of winning a limitless life, or wi

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My father timidly put his hand on my shoulder. "I am sorry that I have not been able to make you happy, Son. I have tried. Lord I have tried." He looked into my eyes searching for some kind of recognition, but I gave him none. "It's just that since your mother died," he continued, "I have been ...

It is not easy to have an open heart in a world that offers us a full plate of experiences. This life gives us much joy, love, and light, but it also shows us a fair amount of pain, sadness, and suffering. When our hearts are open, we take everything into ourselves, and we are deeply affected by what we see. We do not hold ourselves separate from the pain of others. In addition, our own personal disappointments may begin to take their toll. We may feel small, alone, and overw

Most people know that meditation can bring an expanded consciousness and make one feel more spiritual. While this is great in and of itself, it also has many practical uses regarding one's general health and well being. For instance, did you know that meditation reduces stress, blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, increases mental abilities, focus, concentration, longevity, reverses aging, relieves emotional problems, and a host of other great benefits? It can even help on

"What now, my ‘king,'" he greeted me sarcastically, his face expressing his obvious exasperation. "I have been experiencing unusual wisdom, and wondered what I should do?" "The wisdom you have experienced and are now telling me about is dead and gone. Do you see that? The truth can only ...

Many people have told me not to be so open and vulnerable in these notes to you because they say it weakens my leadership position. I say that's BS. You know why? Because I believe that the new-school of leadership doesn't just show you their good side, they show you all sides. So here goes....nnI haven't written you all week because I was feeling a little depressed. The reason is because our last sold-outnOut Of Your Mind Immersion was the best event I have ever put on. The

The Walk This walk was only 12 feet long. With my left foot hitting the ground 2 times and my right foot hitting the ground 3 times. This is a short walk indeed. To walk this and to teach others how to walk this extremely short distance certainly is not difficult. What it represents is life changing. When you finish this walk you cannot help but to celebrate like you never have before. You celebrate because you have completed something that everyone else says that you cannot

Have you noticed the interest being generated in the ranks of our young people by the political races? It reminds me of the sixties when young people took a hard turn left. Many of the kids raised after this, however, took a decidedly turn right, ala Reaganites. It seem that these shifts occur ...

Stress is no joke. It can ruin your health, your relationhips and your happiness. That's why it's so important that you work out a way to release the build up of pressure and tension that excess stress causes in your body.nnOne of the simplest ways to do this is meditation. Now before you dismiss this because you find it hard to sit still or slow down your mind I urge you to read on.nnNow there are many different meditation techniques you can use and one thing I know for sure

Dear God, Can you hear me? If you’re busy, I understand, But I just have a little time now. So I was hopin’ you could maybe hear me today. Just a couple loose ends to tidy up, If you can help. I done a few bad things, Won’t have time to make them right now, So I thought maybe you could ...

Conqueror limped stiffly but was always eager to begin a new journey, loving the spontaneity of adventure as much as I did. Occasional wafts of warm air greeted us as we made our way down the mountain persuading me to take off my fur wrap and tie it to the horse. I wasn't sure where we were ...

Right since we were children, we have been taught by our parents, teachers, and elders around us to be good. They taught us not to lie, to study hard, to be respectful towards others, not to fight, etc. Some of us practiced these words, and some of us ignored. In India, Lord Rama is considered the epitome of virtues because he practiced virtues to the highest degree, even in difficult situations of his personal life. We come across examples of many people who practiced variou

Walking meditation can be done in many ways and for many purposes, but I have found this technique to be outstanding in relieving stress. It's easy to do, and you should feel a distinct benefit from the first fifteen minutes of trying it.n n This technique is particularly effective for those who ...

"To curb both of your curiosities," he said, "I will briefly mention the roadblocks, but they will be difficult for you to grasp at this stage of your development. At any rate, there are ten roadblocks that prevent you from your key. By overcoming the first three, you will establish Stream ...

Your body is energy. Energy is absorbed through the air you breathe. It flows in your nervous system, like electricity flowing through wires, to all your extremities and vital organs. It flows in streams through channels of low resistance and high conductivity called chi, or ki. Your central ...

Being at peace is the heart of Buddhism. When I think about what I am trying to do in meditation, I am trying to view everything that arises as the Buddha; that nothing ever needs to be pushed away or grasped after. In my daily life, I am trying to bring a peaceful heart to whatever I experience, without qualification.nnAlthough I have been meditating and training for twenty-five years, I still find it is very easy to get lost and absorbed in the flow of my life and lose my p

"Becoming" is a word used to describe, among other things, striving to attain states of transcendence in meditation practice. We intellectually figure out a goal, and then imagine that we have somehow attained that goal. This is the trick of a clever ego; a chameleon in the ways in which it can ...

Are you looking for something that will reduce your stress? Do you want to say good bye to all your worries and relax your mind? Have you heard about instrumental and its benefits for soothing your mind? Well, the science of mediation is one of the most enlightened ways of Veda’s. Meditation has been used from ancient times in the treatment of various health conditions like relieving high blood pressure, reducing chronic pain and stress level, sharpening the mind, etc. it i

There are many different types of meditation techniques a person now can use in order to bring themselves peace and tranquility. Certainly anyone who is already using a meditation technique has discovered the many benefits to be gained from it. However although meditation is now become extremely universal and people all around the world are using it in order to bring peace, serenity as well as a way to help heal and improve their lives there are many different techniques to b

The present-day world tenets, successes and results, which is why, maybe, that more and more individuals are turning to meditation. In our noisy contemporary world, many people feel an ultimate need for quiet and reflection. Below are Five Reasons why daily meditation can benefit your hectic life: Stress Reduction Practicing meditation aids in lowering our stress levels by training us to shift from the fears that can pester us through-out our lives. Meditating 15-30 minutes a

I am inviting you to open yourself up to this truth of your being: You Are The Blessings. The blessings, the opportunity for greater good, are always present in you, others, and the world around you. All that is needed is to bring your awareness to that truth, follow, and choose as best you can.nnYou can always begin by asking for more awareness of the blessings in what is present. In Genesis, the first book of the Bible, God declares with each progressive day of creation, â€

In today's hectic lifestyle, one gets stressed very easily on a regular basis. And while a majority reasons this as being the side effects of an ambitious lifestyle, the fact of the matter is that irrespective of the cause, there is a considerable amount of damage being done to the body on a regular basis. The best way to de-stress oneself and rejuvenate the body is meditation. However, of late, it has come to be seen as a chore, instead of the relaxing activity it actually i