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During meditation, a person can have an innumerable amount of experiences -- from falling asleep to incessant thoughts.
Many people who are just starting to meditate question if they are doing it right, and sometimes quit out of frustration. The truth is every meditation is different, whether ... Views: 604
The Vedas are the records of eternal wisdom. They are divine truths that transcend religion. The Vedas reveal the transcendent unity of life that underlies the differentiated perceptual world. The truth expounded in the Vedas may be held by some to be a philosophy or a religious doctrine. ... Views: 1410
Is 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
Side effects
As anything in this non perfect world, there can be negative side effects of the Vipassana meditation technique too.
During the meditation, a Vipassana student receives fine (pleasant) or rough (disgust) sensations of the body. His/her main task is to stay indifferent to them. ... Views: 1497
Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III
Terms and conditions
In order to achieve the objectives of Vipassana meditation, a student should follow the terms and conditions of the course.
There are five important precepts included in the Code of Discipline for new ... Views: 1477
Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?*
Practical advices
Here are some practical advices below that might be helpful.
1. Choose the place of Vipassana retreat and book it in advance.
a. Some places such as Himalayas are booked pretty fast
b. Not all courses have a teacher, ... Views: 1424
Which 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: 1593
Calm down! Don't worry! Just relax!
How irritating and un-soothing these words can be; and how many times have I heard people (guilty as charged) say this to others when they are suffering? It’s not so easy, as you probably know - to calm the waters. The other day I was in the Vitamin Barn ... Views: 1204
* Kryon: The Date 21.12.2012 / Changes in the Year 2013
* Jesus Christ: Everything You Do, You Do for Me
I am Kryon. Kryon, your brother, companion and friend. I greet you with the magnetic love energy, with the words OMAR TA SATT. I greet each and every one. I greet the collective. And I ... Views: 2431
If you are suffering with any of the following problems, then this article will be of use to, as meditation is a solution to all of these:
• Anxiety
• Asthma
• Marital / relationship problems
• Creative block
• Poor concentration / lack of focus
• Illness /disease
• Insomnia / lack of ... Views: 1036
JOURNEYS OF ASCENSION
Across the ages many wise men have explained what life is about. There are as many explanations as there are wise men. I submit that you cannot know what life is unless you understand what the universe is.
We humans define life from a very narrow point of view. Our ... Views: 932
It is amazing to me the amount of people that know about meditation, but how few actually do it. I have many friends that practice yoga, but have never tried meditation. They have no idea what they are missing! The popular notion of meditation is that it is helpful for finding peace and ... Views: 1327
Jesus:
• Original Name and Soul Name
• Words and Feelings
• New Messages
• The Golden Ball of Eleua Energy
I am who I am, I am who I have always been, I am who I shall always be - Jesus the Christ, also called Lord Sananda. In many facets of the Christ Energy I warmly welcome you today, ... Views: 1290
Stress is a widespread difficulty for countless people in our present-day world. Tension and stress surround these people from the sunrise right up until sunset. Stress is inescapable in this sort of atmosphere, and meditation tips are therefore essential to staying happy. By meditating ... Views: 1048
Stress is a widespread problem for a large number of people in our present-day world. Anxiety and stress besiege these individuals from the sunrise until sunset. A good comprehension of meditation tips and tricks is necessary to preserve a favorable mental attitude in this chaotic ... Views: 1244
When you refer to hypnosis, the first thing that your mind conjures up is a magician hypnotizing a large group with all the swinging of your pendulum. However, that which you don’t know is always that hypnosis is really a totally all-natural mind-set. When you're under trance, you will be able ... Views: 1189
Sangham 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
I like to start giving
psychic readings, everyday I
start with a good clearing of energy and recharging of energy at my reading table. Much like jogger limbers up with stretching techniques before actually starting in on his or her run or race, I warm up too.
My basic ... Views: 1133
Yoga is fast becoming the next big thing in the west. And yes, it is also becoming a bit of a band-wagon, which is getting more and more packed by the day. There has been uncountable articles written about how the “true nature” of yoga is being lost among the Westernisation of an ancient ... Views: 1125
Meditation provides various unmatched and supreme advantages on all categories in human life like Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual.
Physical Advantages:
Through deep-breathing, which is the backbone of any meditation practice, muscle fatigue and tension are reduced by increasing ... Views: 676
Yoga benefits for women come in a long list. Although most of us may thing that most people wish to learn how to meditate and do yoga in order to lose weight, there is far more than just looking physically good that this ancient practice has to offer. Perhaps in this time, most of think of yoga ... Views: 889
I am Saint Germain and I greet you with the words OMAR TA SATT.
LAY'O'ESHA is the Crystal of freedom. And it is my task to embed LAY'O'ESHA in your light body, and you will decide how much of this freedom you want to absorb in your soul.
Freedom is a high energy and when it is released it ... Views: 1367
I am Angelika Lea. I am the angel of light and cosmic mother of many of you. With the devotion of my work I welcome you with the words OMAR TA SATT.
I have been chosen by Sangitar to transmit the joy and lightness that every human being carries as attibute within. And yet it is so that many ... Views: 988
I am who I am, who I have always been and shall always be. I am Jesus Christ, God's Son. And I bring you the messages through Sangitar as Jesus Christ.
Together we will kindle another Holy Grail. As deep devotion is noticeable in this collective we will kindle the Holy Grail of Devotion, ... Views: 897
I, Kryon, will bring you messages of change. I have been chosen to speak to you through Sangitar.
Let us go back once more. For, for many human beings a certain date of your time was very important. It was 21 December 2012 of your time. Many human beings placed great hopes in this day. And ... Views: 848
I am the White Priestess, Mother Mary. Connected in the deepest depth with Sangitar's aspects I speak the loving word that has a healing effect on you, to you.
At that time when I was on Earth we were a community of priestesses and gave Jesus Christ confidence and comfort. Thus I now give ... Views: 931
I am Mother Mary. Full of love and joy I greet you, each and every one with the words OMAR TA SATT. There are still many of Mother Mary's energies in Sangitar's aspects and they radiate to you, with deep radiant power, with each word that Mother Mary speaks to you.
When I was in Sangitar's ... Views: 995
I am Toth. I greet you with the highly vibrating energies of OMAR TA SATT. It is an honor and joy for me to speak to you through Sangitar today, to bring the messages. The energies saturated with SOL'A'VANA and SHADEES with a radiant power that you can feel when you open yourself.
Many human ... Views: 928
Full of grace is your light. With this grace energy, in the purest form of light I, Lumina, greet you with the words OMAR TA SATT.
SOL'A'VANA, God's breath, is flowing onto your planet, into your light bodies. The highest energy from the divine Source itself. Grace light and grace energy ... Views: 2153
Kundalini symptoms are a natural by-product when people awaken the kundalini in their body and mind. The word ‘kundalini’ comes from the Hindu tradition and is used to describe a form of mysterious energy that lies dormant in all of us at the foot of our spine. When awakened this energy rises up ... Views: 9938
The best way to take away the stress form your life is meditation. You can practice it whenever you need. A few minutes of meditation can bring you great relief from all kinds of worries, tension, stress and anxiety. It is a simple and inexpensive technique which can be practiced by anyone ... Views: 1059
Kundalini is a very powerful, transformative energy that has been used for centuries for growth, enlightenment, sexual enhancement and healing. Sometimes pictured as a snake rising up the spine (like the medical symbol used in Western medicine), it has been referred to as a divine fire.
You ... Views: 6958
We all have faced this common problem of constant chattering that goes on in our mind for hours. Human Mind is a chatter box. We don’t need anyone else to do the talking. We can talk to our own self for hours. We talk when we are awake, we also talk when we are asleep – in dreams also. Dreams ... Views: 1073
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In India, Sony is going to launch another item in the market of Sony, Smartphones, TVs and Home Entertainment Range and now Counting its soundbars. The most recent item launched by the organization is the Sony ... Views: 755
Is a leader a visionary or a team head? Is he a motivator or a guiding force? Is he a team member or a manager? It is aptly said that a leader is an amalgamation of these qualities and more! A leader is someone who not only leads a group of people to a definite goal but he does it with immense ... Views: 679
Negative thinking can destroy your happiness, productivity, and whatever else you are being negative about. While you may try and couch it as being a realist, things are rarely as bad as we make them out to be. So fight negative thinking to be happier, more productive, and ... Views: 1121
Many of us have heard of Astral Projection in connection with meditation practices, but few understand what it is, or how they might benefit from learning how to have such an experience.
During Astral Projection our spirit leaves our physical body and can explore the "Astral Plane" free from ... Views: 1114
Learn how Self therapy can rejuvenate your subdued spirit
Self improvement is a journey to find a new “You”, do lot of soul searching. Before you look around for help read some self help books or self help quotes. Spend few days writing about your self. Self therapy can do wonders in ... Views: 1808
There are many similarities among many different people and religions about how to meditate. This holds true in many parts of meditation, from planning your meditation session to using the correct posture, the right time to meditate, choosing the best place to meditate and recognizing your ... Views: 1505
You can learn how to meditate from a book, but meditation is as much an art as a science, and arts especially are better taught by live teachers than by books. That is why meditation is often learned quicker and brought to a deeper level when the beginner has someone to model their practice on. ... Views: 869
"MEDITATE"
.. focus one's mind for a time for relaxation or spiritual purposes / think carefully about...
As I suspect you already know, this is easier said than done. However once mastered this will make for a most amazing pasttime, and remains without a doubt a worthy pursuit. It is with ... Views: 1245
To learn how to meditate properly is one of the very common questions that most beginners of meditation really want to learn about. In order to reap the benefits that meditation has, one must know how to meditate properly. For beginners, there are plenty of ways on how you can learn how to ... Views: 982
Control your brainwaves and you control your state of mind. By raising or slowing our brainwaves, we can altar how we think, feel and act. Meditation is the process of slowing our waking beta brainwaves to the slower states of alpha and theta. By learning to control these states, we can ... Views: 5103
A new scientific research study conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine provides further evidence that people with high blood pressure can find relief through meditation—but the study also found that not all forms of meditation are equally effective. The study compared ... Views: 1335
The health benefits of meditation are something that could make anyone interested about it. But people take up a meditation course London because of various reasons. Meditation for beginners teaches its learners the fundamental practices that form its very foundation until such time the learner ... Views: 898
A guided meditation from Hethball
This is Hethball speaking. We want you to take a look at yourself in a way you
are not accustomed to. Pretend that you are the image on a photographic
negative. What if you existed in a dimension of reality where the photographic
negative was the normal way to ... Views: 1768
Learning how to remember names shows respect and appreciation to the person. However we tend to forget certain names easily but surely not intentionally due to factors like stress, overwhelming information, heavy work load, fatigue and so on. The list just continues. Forgetting a person’s name ... Views: 1194
Today, maximum people are stressed with their personal and professional responsibilities and as a result they are developing many diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases and many others. Therefore, there is a need for something which can release them from stress and tension ... Views: 869
In today’s hectic world, learning to meditate can bring a sense of calm and inner satisfaction. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner consciousness, resulting in an enhanced awareness of your own existence and your overall relationship to the cosmos.
Whether you are looking to ... Views: 846
Wind, cast, reel. Repeat. Ahhhh. And relax. Think of the best place you know to fish and what’s usually conjured to mind right alongside the excitement of the catch is the peace and quiet and beauty of your favorite fishing spot.
Fishing is a great way to get away from the day-to-day ... Views: 1756