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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- The Endless Knot - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Endless, or Eternity Knot is one of the “Eight Auspicious Symbols” of Buddhism. The other seven symbols include the: Conch Shell, Lotus, Parasol, Pair of Golden Fishes, Victory Banner, and Treasure Vase. The Tibetan phrase for Endless Knot is dpal be'u, and its Sanskrit name is shrivatsa. ...
Views: 19383 - The Enigmatic Black Beetle: A Symbol of Transformation and Renewal - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2024 from Krishan KumarIn the intricate tapestry of nature, various creatures hold significant symbolic meanings that resonate deeply within the human psyche. One such fascinating creature is the black beetle, an insect that has captivated spiritual seekers and symbolists across cultures and centuries. Its modest ...
Views: 229 - The Essence of Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Hieu DoanMeditation is the practice of realization. In the beginning it seems that we are developing concentration, objectivity, visualization and certain perceptions - whatever the focus of our meditation is. With practice we come to understand that these states have always been there. There has always ...
Views: 3270 - The Essentials of Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerA topic along the lines of the essential of Buddhism is something that could take many volumes to cover. That is because there is a great deal of complexity associated with the religion of Buddhism. However, there is a certain irony present here as well. Namely, Buddhism is a very simple ...
Views: 1624 - The Expert From The Light Of Spiritual Wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from GS VirkGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, courage to change the things I can, and light of spiritual wisdom to make a difference. In the light of spiritual wisdom is not an object or a thing that must be taken from anyone. It is already in you to your conscience pure ...
Views: 1131 - The Floatation Tank: Portal to Self Discovery - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2021 from Glenn PerryFor more than half a century, humans have been exploring our ability to grow and change — through floating in quiet darkness In 1972, I was a very shy, nerdy kind of guy, working at Scientific Data Systems, when I had an experience that changed my life — and my view of what I could do. ...
Views: 574 - The Forty Day Prayer - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Rick BeldenI encountered the seed of the process I'm about to describe in a magazine article (now long lost) many years ago. I took what I saw and developed it into a practice that I used and found helpful for several years. My belief system has since shifted in such a way that this process no longer feels ...
Views: 2996 - 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 - The Fullness of the Now - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Daniel ErwayKnowing in the Now Just sit still a moment and experience what is. What do you experience? a thought? a sensation? an image? a feeling? a desire? tension? relaxation? contraction? expansion? awareness? presence? silence? acceptance? beauty? love? joy? All of this and more can be happening in ...
Views: 699 - The Gap Between Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn PorterPerhaps you’ve never thought about having a gap between your thoughts and maybe cannot imagine it right now. After all, our thoughts tumble one right after the other, oftentimes overlapping. I’ve heard we can entertain hundreds of thoughts per minute but only about 5 or 6 ever reach our mind to ...
Views: 2032 - The Gift of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Candace ThothMindfulness is a powerful tool that can be used to help us live peacefully and experience the joy that exists right now in this moment. Additionally, mindfulness is a free practice that we can start immediately. The following exercises are quick, easy, and simple ways to help us reconnect with ...
Views: 1152 - The Greatest Secret of the Universe - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2006 from Dada VedaprajinanandaThe goal of human life, according to yogis and sages, is to unite one’s individual consciousness with the Supreme Consciousness. This union of one’s small “I” with the Cosmic “I” is also known as yoga. Anyone who has ever tried to meditate knows that achieving the final goal of yoga is not as ...
Views: 1274 - The Healing Power Of Puzzles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Trish BarkerJigsaw puzzles are hardly new. They’ve been around since the 1700s, and have evolved from hand-cut wooden educational tools to a huge industry targeting children and adults alike. They have certainly stood the test of time, providing education and hours of peaceful time passed. What studies ...
Views: 1067 - The Higher Self Connection - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Joseph SchwartzmanStrengthening your light body connection to your higher self and beyond A guided meditation from the Carriers of Light Look inside yourself and see what you find. There is a light burning inside your heart. This is the light of wisdom within you. There are great depths of wisdom to be found ...
Views: 2879 - The History of Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2022 from Joseph RatmonThe ancient history of aromatherapy is very interesting. Contrary to popular conception, aromatherapy is not a modern concept; rather, it is just that the term has only recently been formed in the 20th century, though the history of aromatherapy, in fact, goes way back in time. According to ...
Views: 831 - The History of Prayer Beads in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerNobody is certain when people began using prayer beads, but they’ve been employed in almost all religions for thousands of years. Prayer beads are used by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Muslims and many other religions. One reason for using prayer beads is that they allow people to keep ...
Views: 2637 - The Importance Of A Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Joy SinghSince ancient times, individuals were drawn to the practice of meditation. From the fruits of their labor, treatises were written that remain timeless in their accuracy. And what these "Yogic" "scriptures" reveal to us is both astounding and within our modern day grasp. I want to write this ...
Views: 937 - The Infinity Symbol and Learning to Receive Messages from Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Mandy GatlinWhen you look at an infinity symbol, what do you see? If you take your index finger and draw an infinity symbol, basically you are taking two wave patterns and CONNECTING them. When your finger goes one direction, the finger draws a loop and then it comes back to a center point and continues to ...
Views: 6745 - 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 - The Joy of Meditating? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from David SimpsonIf One were to ask individuals to list the tensions in their life, job stress would almost certainly be on the list for the bulk of those individuals. The duties and challenges of our work can often seem too much to handle. This means that a joyful and stress-free life is dependent on efficient ...
Views: 947 - The Kalachakra Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Kalachakra Mantra symbol of Buddhism is complex and comprehensive. It is also referred to as the “Tenfold Powerful One”. It is thus named because it consists of ten different parts. This ancient symbol is made up of a mantra of seven syllables surrounded by a ring of fire. Above and to ...
Views: 9720 - 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 - The Lazy Man's Way To Meditate and Gain Faster Results than Ever - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Anthony CappelloMost 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, ...
Views: 2018 - The Lens of Perception - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from astrid powersThrough the Lens Feeling drawn to write another article expressing the value of my Transcendental Meditation (TM) practice. Since beginning my regular TM practice almost 10 years ago I've noticed many changes physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. These articles are an attempt to ...
Views: 1035 - The Light of Love - by THE LIGHT OF LOVE: Creating a powerful spiritual experience--an attunement adapted by Ron Scolastico, taught by the Guides:
In my many years of teaching individuals how to have a profound spiritual experience, I have found that the greatest obstacle for most people is the distraction of the ...
Views: 646 - The Lost Art of Christian Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Rhonda JonesRecently on the Oprah show, Dr. Oz, frequent guest and author of “You on a Diet,” gave the audience six “must dos” for optimal health; number 3 was to meditate. The word meditate means to ponder, reflect upon, think about, muse over or to ruminate. When we’re ...
Views: 3629 - The Lost Flute Magically Returns - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Suzanne ToroA few years back, I shared a story about my travels through Italy which included the memories of the many gifts I received after I lost my yoga mats, a hand made yoga bag from India and a sacred flute. (Celebrate the Abundant Universe) Recently, while meditating I made another wish for a flute ...
Views: 2485 - The Lotus in Buddhism Practice - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerThere are 8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhist art and the Lotus Flower is one of the most prominent. In fact, you could credibly claim that the Lotus Flower is the most well known of all the symbols. It is commonly featured in artwork because of its deep rooted connection to the notion of ...
Views: 1712 - The Magic of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Kate Corbin"Meditation gives us peace of mind without a tranquilizer. And unlike a tranquilizer, the peace of mind that we get from meditation does not fade away." - Sri Chinmoy Got stress? With the high levels of uncertainty and insecurity all around us these days, it seems like the perfect time to ...
Views: 958 - The Mahakala Buddha - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Mahakala Buddha is a Dharmapala, or “protector of dharma”, who resides in the fourth hierarchy of deities, and is most associated with the Vajrayana Buddhism. Mahakala’s Sanskrit meaning comes from its roots of “Maha”, or “great”, and “kala”, meaning “black”. Tibetans generally tend to ...
Views: 1346 - The Mandala Set - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerA mandala set (or Dultson Kyilkhor in Tibetan) is a tool used by Buddhists, Hindus, and Jainists in their offering ceremonies. The mandala set represents the mind and body of the Buddha, and can grant practitioners great power. The Sanskrit word mandala means “circle”. Mandala sets are often ...
Views: 1674 - The Many Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There’s definitely one good reason why meditations should be made part of your life: it brings about plenty of benefits. Moreover, the advantages affect not only your mental health but also your physical and even spiritual health. Here are ...
Views: 491 - The Meditation Primer: It's Easier Than You Think! - by When most of us think about meditation, we envision a Tibetan monk wearing little more than a tattered orange robe, sitting at the top of a desolate mountain, pondering the sound of one hand clapping (which by the way is “Ohm?. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have that kind of spare time. ...
Views: 1778 - The Meditation Process: You'll Get It Quickly (Meditation Tips I've Been Asked to Share With You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrMeditation is a great feeling which brings peace and relaxation to your mind. Many people who want to meditate look for information on how to do meditation. There are various benefits of meditation. Unless you feel it yourself you will not be able to understand the sheer bliss of the experience. ...
Views: 1131 - The Meditation-less Life... - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickI reflect on my life when there were times that I thought I was living a charmed life. I felt like I couldn’t lose. Everything seemed to go my way with little or no effort. Then I also reflect on times in my life where nothing seemed to go right. Everything that could possibly go wrong… did! ...
Views: 1126 - The Mental Activity Of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from rachel annAs we go through our daily lives, we tend to forget to make a pause from all the clamors of circadian life. Why don’t we break off for a moment and contemplate just to unclog all those worldly stuff and breathe in some fresh air. We need that from time to time to make our lives more bearable to ...
Views: 1246 - The Merkaba - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2020 from Ugo CeltesiaThere are different symbols when it comes to sacred geometry, and several of them are printed on T-shirts or used in jewellery designs. One of the most frequent is the conjunction of two three-dimensional opposite triangles, which is called the Merkaba. At this point, you may wonder what does ...
Views: 1195 - The Mind is Like a Frisky Monkey - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Chesa KeanePeople are often so discouraged about the results of theirmediitative efforts. They feel that they are not only not relaxed, but anxiousbecause they couldn't focus at all. Well, to quote one of myfavorite teachers, George Curnoles, "Your mind is like afrisky monkey. Don't beat your ...
Views: 1225 - The Morning Dew Gives a Great Feeling of Warmth - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jim FargianoFor some, the morning dew gives a great, warm inner feeling. Others see it and get annoyed because it might get their shoe tops wet. It is part of the world's makeup to have seemingly mundane things elicit strong thoughts in polar opposite directions. The universe was created with diversity as ...
Views: 1720 - The most basic and fantastic answer of why people do yoga? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Arnold JamesThe most basic and fantastic answer to why people do yoga? The most physical reason which can be seen directly and very quickly – Your muscles will get stronger – the main benefit why people practice yoga asana is, it gives strength to your muscles. It is the main benefit of one of the ...
Views: 845 - THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF YOGA EXPLAINED – KRANTI YOGA SCHOOL - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from kranti yogaYoga means union. The union of movement and breath, of breath and body, of body and spirit, and any other union you can think of. This idea of union is the essence of all yoga practices, but that's not to say that yoga is all the same. In fact, there are so many different types of yoga. From the ...
Views: 650 - The Natural Process of Internal Alchemy - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jacob Newell© Jacob Newell (Gu Shen Yu Daoshi) Introduction Daoist cultivation is a process of internal transformation or alchemy which works with the subtle energies of the body in a gradual process of refinement. This process is natural, however, and should not be approached with too much direct ...
Views: 1377 - The Negative Effects of Misusing Your Power of Thought - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri)“Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects; grow attached, and you become addicted; thwart your addiction, it turns to anger; be angry, and you confuse your mind; confuse your mind, you forget the lesson of experience; forget experience, you lose discrimination; lose ...
Views: 1680 - The Number 1 Secret to Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from michael atmaStress 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. One of the simplest ways to do this is meditation. Now before you ...
Views: 860 - The Perfection of Peace and Harmony - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jim FargianoPeace and harmony are given to you today. It is the perfection of you experiencing this that makes the love of your heart expand. When you come right down to it, all things are born from the internal drive of your mind and soul. It is when you let them work in unison that the path to creating ...
Views: 1075 - The power of concentration and presence of mind - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Max CorradiA general definition of concentration would be ‘to bring to a center’. Concentration is the undisturbed power of subjective attention over an object of consciousness; therefore concentration is the domain and the best of mind’s tools. Once mastered, concentration is called presence of mind and ...
Views: 1412 - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Heather MullinMy heart was broken. I was in great distress. It was late spring, the most beautiful time of the year, and I had been jolted violently out of my blissful reverie. The man that I loved passionately and whole-heartedly had decided he couldn’t be in relationship with me any more – it was too ...
Views: 1113 - The Power of Meditation in Football -- improves focus, concentration and game preformance - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Marti AngelMeditation is not so mysterious anymore. You can see the mainstream population beginning to try meditation classes at the local community college. Doctors are telling their patients about the power of meditation. It only goes to prove that the power of meditation in the sport of football ...
Views: 2514 - The Process of Concentration in Yoga, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is likely that most people have experienced a state of concentration at some point in their lives, whether it is focusing on a specific project they are involved with, preparing for an examination, or playing some game of sport that involves focus on a consistent basis. Many people report ...
Views: 605 - The Process of Concentration in Yoga, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from santosh krinskyConcentration of various sorts is a part of yogic development generally. In most cases, particular paths recommend very specific forms of concentration, whether it be visualisation, recitation of mantras, or specific devotional exercises. The integral yoga also utilizes concentration, but does ...
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