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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- UNFOLDING THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE POWERS RESIDING IN THE SOUL - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaSeers of Spiritual science again and again exhort us to know our true self, to realize it and thus get spiritually uplifted. They command: ‘Atmanam vidhi’ and ‘Atmavarey jnatavya’. This means that man has very little knowledge about the unknown arena of his/her body and he/she does not know that ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Your Meditation Environment - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Stephen FrostOnce meditating the natural environment you pick is important, put fundamentally it must be peaceful. At best you ought to place a complete room aside which you can alter into a meditation space, though I deduce that could be challenging or else even out of the question for selected individuals, ...
Views: 1613 - Prayer Beads in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerTibetan prayer beads are called malas (also called japa malas), which translates in Sanskrit as garland. Most Tibetan prayer beads have 108 beads, but some have 21 or 28 beads, which are used when doing prostrations. In 108 bead malas, 100 of the beads are counted as the practitioner recites ...
Views: 1611 - ***Maturity and Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Steven SashenSeveral decades ago, I listened to a talk given by a Western teacher who had become a monk in a Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In order to protect the possibly guilty, I’ll leave out his name. He described how, in the years since he’d become a monk and began formally practicing meditation, he had ...
Views: 1610(3 votes) - Benefits of Meditation-An Introduction - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Brad AustenThe benefits of meditation are numerous. Meditation is an ancient tool that has been practiced in many forms since recorded history. It is only been recently that the Western world has started to embrace meditation as a tangible healing tool. There are many styles and techniques with ...
Views: 1609(4 votes) - Guidance on Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Stephen FrostMeditation has been an focal bit of various societies for centuries, the value of its practice being renowned as of great consequence on spiritual, emotional and tangible levels. The practice of meditation has been widely renowned to be helpful to dropping stress levels, elevating healthiness on ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Forgot to take out the trash, again? Remember, the Meditation Way - by Humans are a forgetful bunch. We forget everything from calling our loved ones to picking up that crucial item on our way home from work. If I were to make an educated guess, I’d have to say that the we are becoming more forgetful as a society with each passing year. I attribute this to the ...
Views: 1605 - The Art of Being Present - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Kari SamuelsAll around you, everywhere is a Universal Life force of unlimited potential and creativity. Just as fish swim in an invisible (to them) atmosphere called the ocean, we too have an energy field around us that is always there, yet invisible to the naked eye. When we are living in the present ...
Views: 1605 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation? Part I - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Twenty-six centuries ago Gautama Buddha designed a meditation technique that has been helping people to not only train their minds to stay in a balance, but also to liberate them from Samsara (reincarnation chain). Gautama used to say ...
Views: 1604 - 5 ways to Clear Your Mind and Get Psychic Messages - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Judy Lynn KoonsWhether You hear, see, feel, taste, touch or intuit, it helps to have a clear mind in order to actually recognize the psychic information You are getting. To even ‘hear’ psychic messages in the first place above the background noise of the mind is quite often amazing. Long time meditators ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - Soul Uplift and Advancement Via Gayatri Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe supreme energy or power of the entire cosmos is ones soul force. On the one hand at the worldly level everyone thinks that wealth is our supreme need of the hour and yet if we think deeply wealth is definitely inert and material in nature. By itself it has no energy or force of its own and ...
Views: 1602 - Using Prayer Beads in Religious Practice - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerWhile there are many differences among the various religions of the world, there are some aspects of similarity among them as well. This can be commonly seen in the prevalence of prayer beads worn or employed in the worship of various religions. Prayer beads are incorporated in the worship of ...
Views: 1602 - Why Guided Meditation Works. - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesGuided meditation is an amazing tool for creativity, rehabilitation, and stress management. Rather than living one more day pent up, frustrated, or angry, you can do something to change the very core of your being. You don't have to suffer in anguish, or make those around you miserable. When you ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Gratitude is a Habit Worth Cultivating - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Jim GilletteGratefulness is an energy, and an attitude, and a style or pattern, and a spirit. It can be thought of or described many ways. Everyone though, will probably agree that it is a good feeling. It is positive. This positive emotion is the foundation for being open to positive change, positive ...
Views: 1596 - Meditation Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Carol PageWhen you think of meditation, what image does it conjure up in your mind? Sitting cross legged on the floor… mystical gurus chanting unintelligible sounds… strange and religious….? Or maybe you recognise that it’s a good thing; you may have even had a go at it in the past, but decided it is ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - What is clairvoyance and how is a psychic path a spiritual one? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from MaryEllen O'BrienClairvoyance: the word itself has French origins from the 19th century — “clair” means clear, “voir” means to see. To see clearly. In the word's meaning there is nothing about seeing the future. It’s about perceiving clearly the present, and at times visions of clarity seeing the past, and ...
Views: 1594 - Should adults be the only ones gaining the benefit of this - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Felicity BakerMany adults do this everyday... many do it twice a day. Actually I know of some friends who take time out to participate even three times a day. Why so much? Because they understand the benefits. With the benefits well documented doesn't it make sense to encourage children to ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part V - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Jacklyn LoWhich things to take with you to Vipassana • Alarm clock (old-fashioned mechanical one, not on your smartphone) • Flashlight • Lock for your door • Umbrella for protection against rain or sun • Comfortable pants or skirt to sit in the meditation postures for long hours • Couple of modest ...
Views: 1592 - ***Your Perfect Meditation Cushion - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Steven SashenHave you found your perfect meditation cushion yet? You know, a mediation cushion that lets you sit for hours at a time, staying focused and alert and concentrated, with no back pain or any numbness in your legs? The type of meditation cushion that gives you a straight spine with no effort at ...
Views: 1590(3 votes) - Tibetan Buddhist Meditation - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from sylvia smelcerTibetan Buddhist meditation has a long history, but not as long as the history of meditation itself. Buddhism was a branch of Hinduism and so meditation was practiced in Hinduism before it was practiced in Buddhism. Buddhist thought is that there are three things one must accomplish before ...
Views: 1590 - Understanding Your Brainwaves - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Jason StephensonThe human brain is composed of billions of cells commonly known as neurons. Brain cells communicate with one another with the use of electricity. When several million neurons combine and send signals at a given time, they produce a large amount of electricity in your brain. The electrical ...
Views: 1589 - Does Meditation Help with Handling Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Michael PierceIn a word, yes! Transcendental Meditation brings about a deep inner calm that is both relaxing and revitalising. The unique Transcendental Meditation process actually dissolves the stress and fatigue trapped in the body, promoting happiness, health and clear thinking. Many hundreds of ...
Views: 1588 - Kriya Yoga means God and Love applied in real life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Hans NeukommKriya Yoga is the combination of loving work for the mutual benefit and well being of all creation, all planet, nature, animals and mankind in combination with Kriya Yoga meditation teachings also known as Jesus secret teachings. All life is about Love To reconcile with God, it is vital to ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Mindfulness - So What? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jim AldrichMindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control. The online brain trust Wikipedia.com, the Free Encyclopedia, describes ...
Views: 1588(5 votes) - A Look at Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from Melissa LeathI’ve counseled many people from every background and ledworkshops and lectures about self-empowering topics forabout 25 years. Over that time, I saw a need. Everyone wassearching. What they were looking for was unclear, manytimes. But the search was on. While I could meet many oftheir immediate ...
Views: 1587 - Feeling Trapped in the Holiday Rush? Read 5 tips to Decrease Stress - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganThe holiday rush is in full swing, does that mean you have to feel rushed too? Did you join in the “Black Friday frenzy? If so, what did that do to your stress level? This month, I am going to offer five tips to decrease your stress and help you have a more relaxed holiday season. Do you ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - World Healing Meditation - by I am a clairvoyant and spiritual healer. A few months ago I was awakened during the night by a spiritual master. He gave me this meditation and told me that the world was coming up on a very important time and we should use this to help us get to the next level spiritually. I have been sharing ...
Views: 1587 - Virtues of the Oneness of God and Related Matters are Unfathomable and Immeasurable - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from GS VirkAll in heaven, the House of God is immeasurable, indescribable and immeasurable. The name and symbol of the faith of God are different in immeasurable and invaluable Wisdom of thought. Dealing with the pure calm of God is precious and priceless. To listen to the real name of faith is ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Making Smaller Footprints - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOn my way up the mountain carrying some roofing materials I stopped to catch my breath, and as I unconsciously gazed at a scrub cedar tree that I had trimmed a month before to make the trail, an insight popped up. They happen at random like this, and seldom have anything to do with the thinking ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - The #1 Simplest & Easiest Way to Meditate Plus Research Benefits & Essential Oils to Use - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from KG StilesFor years effective meditation eluded me. I was probably the world’s worst meditator. My friends all raved about their meditation experiences whereas for me meditation was a completely frustrating endeavor. The problem was that my mind was suddenly on steroids whenever I would sit to ...
Views: 1585 - How to Get All the Money You Need - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Willie HortonRead the title of this article carefully – it doesn’t say “all the money you want” – just what you need. The defining line between needs and wants is a little more blurred than you might think because, when I use the word “need” it is used in the context of having everything that you need to ...
Views: 1582(2 votes) - KarmaCaffe-Spiritual Sangham Online - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Chandi DeviSangham is a Sanskrit term for a community of devotees, who gather to chant, have scriptural discourses, recite texts, and meditate. This support system is vital during all stages of sadhana, spiritual disciplines. However, the unfortunate reality is satsang--associating with God-inspired ...
Views: 1582 - Mediation for Beginners in 10 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Nigel CoatesThough practiced around the world by people of all faiths and abilities, Meditation is seen by many beginners as a difficult practice to do. In truth, the art of meditation can take many forms, but many of them are simple and suited just for beginners, as the 10 steps below testify. The ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Meditation Meets Western Efficiency: How Visual Feedback Accelerates Progress - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Carol McMahonThey say “practice makes perfect.” When it comes to meditation however, the rule doesn’t seem to apply. “After twenty years,” warned a Zen master, “you can finally say you’ve begun to learn how to sit.” Practice skill in meditation (and associated benefit) is slow to develop. Indeed, you can ...
Views: 1582 - 6 Ways to Restore Your Energy for the Rest of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Paul KayeYou may be the type of person who tells yourself that you need to get away in order to rest or that you will rest when you have time. Perhaps you say that when the job or project is done, then you'll rest. Maybe you are even waiting for "the kids to be grown up" before you'll rest. This way of ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Practical Spirituality and Methods of Meditation 1 - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from John GilmoreThere is a simple form of meditation, vipassana, which means to see things as they really are. It is a very ancient form of Indian meditation that involves sitting in a comfortable position with the legs crossed, or in a chair, if necessary, with one's back straight and spine erect. The most ...
Views: 1581 - Mindfulness Meditation - Free Health Care - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMindfulness meditation is free. There are no health insurance premiums, drug costs, or expensive therapies. And it works! But first you have to understand the authentic instructions, and secondly you must practice diligently. If you do this, mental and physical problems will melt away. Try it! ...
Views: 1580 - No More Stress - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Willie HortonMost people will always find something to stress them out – their job, their boss, their financial situation, their husband, their wife, their boyfriend or girlfriend, their teenage children, their health, their golf, their holidays! I have one client who telephoned my one day a few years back ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - The Internet Of Our Mind - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIf you had a computer, but no internet connection, you would be limited to only what is stored on your hard drive. You could access your documents and compose some stuff, but if you wanted to reach out and touch the world, that couldn’t happen. In the same way, we can describe the part of our ...
Views: 1576 - Rediscovering Your Feminine Self - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverThe spirit of femininity is generous, graceful, nurturing, supportive, sensitive, intuitive, and oriented towards love and care. Despite all of these wonderful attributes, feminine energy, especially as it pertains to sexuality, has been suppressed, condemned, and vilified on a global scale for ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Tips to Fight Depression with Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyOne of the most common, yet most complex diseases that afflict people across all demographics is depression. The combination of psychosocial and biological factors that cause depression makes it one of the most prevalent medical and mental health conditions today. We all have our ups and downs, ...
Views: 1575 - How I Learned Transcendental Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kevin BlairIt was the year of the Partridge Family, eight cent postage stamps and blue jeans with bell bottoms. That was 1971 and I was an under achieving senior in a middle American High School when I saw a funny looking poster on the way to my American History class. It had a large black and white ...
Views: 1572(6 votes) - Being for Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Homaira Kabir(part 3 of A Soft Place to Call Home) http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/a-soft-place-to-call-home Now that you have made space for your thoughts and listened to them, gently, without judgment, and without reacting, what would the next steps be? How do you develop the perspective to ...
Views: 1567 - Can Meditation Help in Dealing with Emotions? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsOne of the most important tools for shifting the focus inward and creating inner harmony is meditation. It brings the concentration inward supporting introspection. When the focus is better centered its easier to access pleasant thoughts and emotions. In the common, very stressful life ...
Views: 1567 - Most Hidden Truth and the Loudest Lie About Self-Improvement Practice - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2019 from Andriana ElohaSelf-improvement by far is the most exploited lie that the seekers of expanded awareness or enlightenment can encounter. This lie has also been used as a marketing tool by a great majority of self-help specialists all over the globe and for quite some time now. So, let us explore this for ...
Views: 1567 - Ancient Lessons for Thriving in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Deborah SandellaThe ancient sages described the most effortless way to bond with the universe and fulfill our desires was to act in accordance with the laws of nature. Recently, when I hiked among a grove of amazing redwood giants in Yosemite National Park, their stories revealed powerful lessons about ...
Views: 1564(4 votes) - Spiritual Insight - Extraordinary, Yet Very Ordinary - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA direct experience of spiritual insight will change your life, a fact which is irrefutable and well documented. But spiritual searching, rather than spiritual insight - well, that's another story. Most people who embark upon a spiritual quest aren't satisfied with answers that they are ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - How to Improve Meditation with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is about so much more than the placement of things, decluttering and organizing. It is about being in control of your external and internal environments so you can create prosperity, well-being, peace and harmony. It is about living a lifestyle using positive energy in your ...
Views: 1562 - God Is The Friend Of Silence Sounds Of Silence Deep Total - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from GS VirkI am looking for God - the friend of silence Sounds of Silence deep total. Sounds of Silence deep Total is my Lord, my faith. I feel the end of life achieved while circulating through the silent sound of total silence of God. Sounds of silence inside Feelings become impulsive in me and I can ...
Views: 1560 - How Do I Fit In Daily Meditation? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI get the question all the time, "How do I fit a daily meditation into my day? I'm stressed out trying to add one more thing to my life and fit it in and then when I fail to do so I feel defeated and give up. My response is, "Don't make it a production." Start with a 3-5 minute breathing ...
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