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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Vipassana Meditation – Chiselling The Walls Of Illusion - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniMore than 2500 years ago, the Great Enlightened Master - Gautama Buddha gave the world a beautiful meditation technique. That wonderful technique of meditation was to form the foundation of Spiritual Enlightenment of hundreds of thousands of meditators throughout the ages. Till this date, the ...
Views: 999 - Meditation is a key - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from shiva KumarMeditation is a key which can open the door to eternity. In reality Meditation means the technique through which we can drop all 'Doing'. As such there is nothing wrong with this world. flowers are smiling at us, Stars are twinkling at us, Birds are trying to make us juicy with romantic ...
Views: 1023 - Are You Cut Out For Meditation? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Mary RiposoClients frequently come to me complaining that no matter how hard they try to meditate, they just can't seem to do it. We all know that meditation is good for us, that it is a wonderful spiritual practice. However, many people try it and give up after a short time because they can't sit for long ...
Views: 994 - Meditation 101 - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Michael SchaeferHere are some simple instructions for meditation that anyone can do, reguardless of cultural or personal background. For obtaining the benefit of clear thinking and uncluttered awareness: Step 1: Sit straight; preferably in a cross-legged or kneeling position; with an object placed at ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - “Cultivating Presence” Meditation Technique - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Alfred HeathThe main goal of this practice is to strengthen one’s ability to simply be present in the moment; deeply aware of both self and surroundings. I developed this meditation method as a way to practice without the distraction or expectation of altered states, which I was prone to having happen with ...
Views: 5346 - Meditation For Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Lynn GardnerMeditation for personal transformation - Coming into Purpose and Keeping the Flow of Living Life as we Age! - By Lynn Gardner 8/08/2008 The oldest baby boomer is approaching 65 years of age and the majority expected to live well into their 90”s. We have not yet reached this age groups ...
Views: 1293 - Sacred Spaces Meditation : Unlocking The Floodgates Of Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniMeditation is the path to inner revolution. It’s the road to Bliss and complete independence from all vices. Meditation is the single solution of all problems of life and it gives us incomparable peace and relaxation. It makes us absolutely clear in life and removes all haze in our mind. ...
Views: 787 - From Congestion & Clutter To Prosperity & Wellness - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranEach and every day as we walk by a pile of clothes, newspapers, shoes, nicknacks, etc. we seem to give no thought to how their presence affects us. Living on the East Coast forces us to at least clean out our closets two times per year because of the change of seasons. Yet living here in ...
Views: 1293 - Are You Feeling Stressed Out? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Andrew SaariToday’s society is one of the most stressed out ever. We have deadlines, busy lives and families that need our attention. It is all too easy to get run down, and to get frazzled. After time, this starts to wear on your health. Your blood pressure goes up, your anxiety levels skyrocket and ...
Views: 624 - “Developing Your Relationship With The Divine Within Through Meditation” - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Reverend Theresa SchilizziOne of the ways we develop our relationship with the Divine within is through meditation. Find a quiet place to let go of stress and worries, relax your body and focus your mind. People today are very challenged finding a quiet place and are often not comfortable being there. A quiet place for ...
Views: 1004 - The Secret Of Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerDo you want to become more spiritually enlightened; feel more connected to the people and things around you; or even relieve yourself of mental and physical stress? One of the top recommendations for all of the above aspirations is meditate. But what does this mean exactly? What is meditation? ...
Views: 856 - Grow Your Roots Deep Through Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Debbie BarnettPeople are forever asking me what I do to keep my life on track. A friend recently asked my advice on relationship issues. His question, “What would you do if you were me?” put me on this line of thinking. “If I were you (and I’m not so you’ve got to figure it out ...
Views: 816 - Meditation For Self Discovery - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Lailah MoridPractice meditation for self discovery when in search of an answer related to your life. This meditation is useful for figuring out your next path in life, when you’re at a crossroads, or to tap into your inner self. Don’t become discouraged if you don’t receive an answer. Be ...
Views: 998 - How Is My Life Like A Lotus Blossom? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Diane GobleAs you think about the question, imagine yourself sitting in the center of a lotus blossom, take in a deep breath and exhale slowly… imagine the tension flowing out of your body and the relaxation flowing in with each breath. As you feel more and more relaxed and your mind becomes more ...
Views: 1737 - Basic Steps To Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Kimberly WareMediation clears your mind an enables you to release the negative energy that comes when dealing with the physical world. Meditation relaxes the mind, body, and spirit. Daily meditation is essential to maintaining good health both inside and out. Meditation can last any length of time and can ...
Views: 1006 - Meditation Practice And Process In Daily Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dr. Judith WilcoxOver the past 32 years of guiding people in their meditation practice I have so oftern heard the comment, “I don’t have good meditation. My mind just will not stop thinking.” Many meditators have the idea that the only “good meditation” is a meditation in which the mind stops thinking, because ...
Views: 945 - Meditation, The Food Of The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Swami NarayananandaA daily session of meditation may be regarded as the food that is needed by the soul of man. Even as the body is hungry, the soul has its own hunger. The body struggles to maintain itself by acquisition of the requisite food. So is the soul seeking that particular type of food which can maintain ...
Views: 608 - Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Seymour KoblinOur five-movement model suggests why sitting still silently, in a symmetrical, “metal-like” posture for an extended time period is very challenging for many people. Even though we may be aware that the quiescent mood created in meditation is the exact missing element our lives would benefit ...
Views: 1727 - Using Meditative Chimes To Heal - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThe sounds that are produced by chimes are very soothing and meditative, producing relaxation. Chimes have a long and varied history and have been around for centuries and used in all cultures. By using chimes, you can achieve a perfect balance which brings in more positive energy flow. ...
Views: 2949 - Soothe Your Soul in your enchanted garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandIn our hectic lifestyle, it is important that we take the time to "smell the roses" and "listen to the birds singing". By creating a sacred space where you can become relaxed and unwind, your body is in a better position to rejuvenate and heal. What better place then in the natural setting ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - Does Meditation Relieve Stress? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Piers CrossDoes Meditation Relieve Stress? In a one word answer, yes. I feel that meditation is the cornerstone of any stress management course because it helps to relax the mind and bring focus. I also feel that if you want stress relief in your life then meditation must be on your list of things to ...
Views: 1815 - Five Roadblocks to Meditation, and How They Apply to Westerners - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe first hindrance to meditation is desire for sense stimulation. This can range from obsessive sexual lust, to compulsive socializing, to addictive intellectual pursuits. In the West, we tend toward the addictive intellectual pursuits because we have usually disciplined ourselves regarding ...
Views: 1662 - Meditation For All - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from shiva KumarMeditation does not discriminate between Religion, Race, Age, Status and Intelligence of the person. Meditation equally belongs to everyone. But one should be ready to lose Misery, Shallowness, Jealousy and Hatred as the price of admission in world of meditation. Meditation is not meant only ...
Views: 1056 - The Source Of Renewal, Vitality And Peace - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellMeditation is always a source of renewal, vitality and peace. Why is this possible? Well, it is possible because man, in truth, is not only a form, a thought or a thinker; he is much more. If we could see the universe as a whole and to reach the understanding of its absolute unity, we would ...
Views: 893 - The Labyrinth As A Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat is a labyrinth? Labyrinths are being used in churches, retreat centers, medical facilities, parks, schools and other outdoor and indoor facilities as it’s popularity is on the rise. Labyrinths have been around for many thousands of years, yet have regained popularity in recent times. The ...
Views: 4100 - Release Stress Using These Easy Techniques Of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Kageni PierceStress can come from your relationships, your job, your family, strangers or any other situation that we allow to take over our calmness. Meditation is the ancient art of relaxation and it works for a number of life situations to control your feelings and aid in helping life situations. The ...
Views: 872 - Walking The Labyrinth - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat is a labyrinth? Labyrinths are being used in churches, retreat centers, medical facilities, parks, schools and other outdoor and indoor facilities as it’s popularity is on the rise. Labyrinths have been around for many thousands of years, yet have regained popularity in recent times. ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - Brainwave Meditation - How It Works - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Constantine GeorgeBrainwave meditation has its beginnings in the seventies, when Transcendental Meditation (TM) was in vogue (remember the Beatles - Maharishi connection?). At that time many studies were performed in order to substantiate from a scientific perspective the amazing effects credited to meditation. ...
Views: 1086 - Effortless Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Eric PutkonenAfter meditating for many years, through many forms of meditation, I prefer a most basic and simple meditation. A meditation that requires no effort. A meditation that is not a doing. It is simply sitting...aware. In its simplicity is something very powerful, because when we sit down to ...
Views: 1435 - Types of Meditation - No Head Stands Or Crossed Legs For Me - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Suzanne EarlyThere are various types of meditation, from meditation for beginners, through to free guided meditation and self meditation. Ahhh, if only I could get the internal chattering to stop and both eyes to stay shut! Some types of meditation are silent, some are accompanied with a sound like ...
Views: 1056 - Meditation -The Deeper Aspects - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen we begin meditation, we might begin with a mantra, or a word, or perhaps concentration on the breath. We do this to replace the never ending cycle of thoughts and emotions that circle round us day and night. We replace our everyday thoughts with one new thought so that we can break this ...
Views: 724 - Be Still: Why do That? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Barbara FaisonBe Still: Why do that? Meditation-Om. The sound of the word can create images of monks sitting crossed legged chanting words you don’t understand. Or maybe people in flowing robes espousing words of universal love. Forget your preconceived ideas of what you may think meditation is and ...
Views: 1315 - Meditation: A Powerful Process to Achieve Prosperity - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Thomas DaveyUnfortunately Western culture all too often categorizes meditation as being something that "hippies do". The truth of the matter is that meditation is an incredibly powerful tool for you to employ on your path to wealth, health and happiness. When you study the lives of extremely successful ...
Views: 716 - Relaxing into Meditation - A Key for Beginners - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Julian PollockSo you would like to meditate. It sounds great doesn’t it – sitting quietly, letting go and straight into meditation. In fact, most people trying meditation for the first time – or even the hundredth time - feel anything but peaceful – the mind starts racing away – ...
Views: 758 - Meditative chimes - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandMeditative chimes have been around for centuries and have been used in all cultures. Chimes have a long and varied history. The sounds that are produced by chimes are very soothing and meditative, producing relaxation. Chimes can be very useful for shaping the environment that you would ...
Views: 2822 - The Foundation Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Richard HallettIn this article, I am going to outline the Higher Balance Meditation system. In my opinion, this is by far the most comprehensive and advanced meditation system that I have ever come across. It has been designed to specifically develop multiple facets of awareness, concentration, energetic and ...
Views: 690 - Earth Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Ashley LeavyMeditation is a focusing or concentration of your mental energy until you have reached a perfect stillness of mind. With practice, meditation will allow you to realize your true self. Meditation should always be done for the self. It is a wonderful tool to allow you to fully explore your ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - The Keys To Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Aaron HoopesIn true meditation there is none of the nonsense about emptying the mind or stopping your thoughts, or even contemplating your navel. That having been said, the Buddha listed roughly forty different methods of meditation and other ancient texts speak of over one hundred different ways to ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Is Meditation For You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Jukube FeltonMeditation has been around for ages. Its advocates claim that meditation can bring you closer to God, help you improve yourself, enable deeper relaxation, better sleep , lower your blood pressure , align the charkas, find the perfect mate, improve focus and concentration and bring you true ...
Views: 881 - Effortless Meditation - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Rich GermanRecently I’ve written a lot on the benefits of meditation. The benefits are truly vast…meditation is a wonder drug for both the mind and the body. In my opinion, it is a vital component to a healthy, vibrant, spiritually connected lifestyle. The benefits of meditation range from feeling more ...
Views: 1279 - Meditation ~ Blessing Or Bane? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Rianne CollignonWe all hear raging positive reports of people who meditate regularly. It's recommended as a tool for personal growth, increased spirituality and psychic sensitivity. It's trance can be used to increase concentration, regain a sense of peace and help you contact your Spirit Guide(s) and Angels. ...
Views: 1432 - How To Get A Break From All Those Thoughts In Meditation - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Jim MalloyMany begin the practice of meditation with the notion that experiencing inner quietness requires turning off the mind and stopping the thoughts through sheer will. Those who try this quickly find how frustratingly difficult it can be. In fact, most soon discover that it is virtually impossible ...
Views: 910 - Meditate, Don't Medicate! - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rich GermanWe live in an interesting time. In this age of technology, we text message instead of talking. We e-mail instead of handwriting letters. We chat online instead of meeting in person. Technology was supposed to make everything better. It was supposed to help get more stuff done faster so we ...
Views: 2114 - Has Your Meditation Kicked In? - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rich GermanRecently I was on the phone counseling one my meditation students who has been going through some challenging times. A mother of two, she is in the midst of a painfully ugly divorce and just took a new job that has her commuting nearly 2 hours a day each way. I opened the conversation with ...
Views: 1221 - Change your life! - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Alvin MendozaLearn the Secrets of the Buddha… The Law of Attraction: The Secret to Fulfilling Your Heart’s Desires Without Ever Leaving the Privacy of Your Own Mind Exclusive Offer! For Your Eyes Only! Never Before Revealed Information! 1:48 PM Monday Afternoon Dear Friend, Have you ever ...
Views: 643 - Attunement Through Meditation - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from John Van OoyenOf all the gifts I've received from studying and applying the guidance in the Edgar Cayce readings, achieving attunement and at-onement with God through meditation is the greatest. I am healthier, happier, and more centered because I know how to set aside my earthly self and open my inner self ...
Views: 896 - Meditation With Brainwave Music Also Known As Binaural Beats - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Werner BoerschThe Brain The brain is an organ of the body, and like each organs, it's projected to perform one or numerous special tasks. One of the brainpowers principal tasks constitutes to be the control nerve center for the entire somatic body. Our heartbeat, digestion, temperature and altogether the ...
Views: 1202 - What Lies Beneath Our Consciousness? - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockBelow our conscious mind is a stream of subconscious, emotional activity. Buddhists call this stream the Life Continuum Consciousness, or the Bhavanga. Sometimes we call it just karma. It is what remains with us from lifetime to lifetime and impels us to do what we do, whether they are good ...
Views: 610 - 7 Things You Must Know To Succeed With Crystal Meditation<BR>(Part 1) - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Glen LimMany people thought that crystal meditation means selecting a crystal and meditating with it. It’s more than that actually. Even though crystal is the key tool, there are area that you should not over looked. In part 1, I will provide you 3 out of the 7 areas you should look into to succeed ...
Views: 1246 - Mindfulness In A Mindless World - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Richard RauboltIn a world that has gone so far out of control many are seeking some comfort in practices of certainty. Many want to have some stability, tradition and thereby peace of mind. Not surprisingly the “good old days” are remembered with relish even if they weren’t “so ...
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