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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Common Misconception and Myths About Yoga Teacher Training in Goa - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaOne must know that the word Yoga means to join, unite, or link, and this unison can be interpreted differently; the unison of mind, body, and Spirituality lying within oneself or the unison with much a bigger power or spiritual force. Yoga is actually a holistic approach towards a happy and ...
Views: 773 - Concentration in the Heart Centre to Achieve the Realisation of the Divine Presence in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2021 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo describes two main areas of concentration within the being, the heart centre and the head. For most people, the concentration in the heart centre turns out to be the safest and easiest to achieve realisation. Yoga, to be effective, must move beyond either a purely mental exercise ...
Views: 736 - Concentration in the Mental Centre to Achieve the Realisation of the Divine Presence in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from santosh krinskyTraditional yogic disciplines advise the seeker to concentrate between the eyebrows, chanting OM and focusing on the Divine Will. Sri Aurobindo notes this practice, and develops it to provide access to the higher ranges of consciousness above the mental level. The Isha Upanishad notes that there ...
Views: 759 - Connecting Mind Body And Spirit - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Lillie OliverConnecting Mind, Body, And Spirit Meditation is a process of quieting down the mind and body, as well as obtaining alignment with spirit. With our bodies being the tangible, our spirit’s being the intangible and our minds, being part of both, it is easy to understand how all three ...
Views: 3225 - Connecting with Others Through Love: A Guided Meditation from the Carriers of Light - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Joseph SchwartzmanStand back from who you are now. Try to put aside your usual doubts and fears. See if you can experience another kind of Beingness, another way of seeing yourself. See if you can surround yourself with light. Imagine that there is a bold, bright light around you right now, as you are now. In the ...
Views: 4703 - Conscience Vs Mind - A strategy for you to understand consciousness - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from GS VirkMany academics, scientists and philosophers do not accept consciousness as there is nothing organic to conclude. They consider that the functions of the mind are all at the center of the physical body. Many other people perceive and accept as by faith. Rare is the pious person who has ...
Views: 1382 - Consciousness At Ikea. Mission Impossible? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Julie ZipperIkea is a grown-up candy store. Candy, candy everywhere. Even the colors: candy apple red, sour apple green, lemon drop yellow. And the prices-- how can I not want 20 rugs, they are only $2.99 each?! I walk in and all I can think is "Gimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimme!" This is when I become very ...
Views: 1091 - Conversations With An ET - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Tom MooreFor the past five years I have communicated telepathically with a member of my soul group or “cluster,” who’s having a life on a water planet in the Sirius B Star System. The majority of people believe in telepathy, and even universities, such as Duke University, have done experiments with two ...
Views: 2016 - Coping with a Serious Illness through Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. To be ill is one thing; to find out it’s life threatening is another. Yet millions of people are dying every day as diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders start to take charge of their lives. There’s no doubt that ...
Views: 740 - Cracking The Matrix - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael RinaldiniCracking The Matrix Shifu Michael Rinaldini If you know the good visage, do not hold on to externals. (Your) mind-spirit is your true teacher. The problems and riddles (gong’an, a Chan Buddhist term) posed by men of old should be investigated, (But) your own school (of thinking) must be ...
Views: 1593 - Create Responsive Publication on Mac with AnyFlip PDF to Flipbook Maker - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2016 from Misty JhonesAre you bothering to create your own responsive digital publications on Mac? Good news for you now! AnyFlip is an excellent PDF to flipbook maker for Mac users to create responsive eBooks, e-magazines, e-brochures, e-flyers, photo albums and other digital publications, which can be read ...
Views: 1501 - Create Your Own Meditation Space - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from amanda hadleyHaving a Meditation Space can be a very important part of having meditation in your life. It can become part of your ritual. The space doesn't have to be huge, just a secluded nook in the home where you can be in total isolation to be able to think, relax, calm down and meditate. A place to sit ...
Views: 1218 - Creating a Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Helen ValleauBring yourself home and awaken your soul's potential 'It's one of the paradoxes of spiritual practice: we need a path to travel where we already are.' SAKYONG MIPHAM RINPOCHE For years I thought I was too busy to have a daily spiritual practice. Meditation was just not a part of how I ...
Views: 1311 - Creating Spiritual Balance - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Karen de GrenierUsing the light that surrounds you is the key to providing balance throughout your body. Your body is surrounded by energy that appears in different colors. Many people can actually see this energy that is referred to as an aura. The colors in your aura should clear and bright and will change ...
Views: 956 - Creative Visualization A Beginner Guide - Detailed Steps To Make A Wonderful Day - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from charlie xiaoCreative visualization to a wonderful day is a practical application of creative visualization. In this article, I am honored to share the answers to the three questions: 1) what is the definition of a wonderful day in our view? 2) What are the detailed steps to make such a creative ...
Views: 1445 - Creativity and society - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from alexis karpouzosOn anthropological level, the term “creativity” gains an extended level since it is revealed that the human is not a simple creation of a cosmic process, but has got a sense of belonging and co-creates in collaboration with Thought, its forms, its meanings and mental contents, the feelings and ...
Views: 897 - Crystal Healing Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThere are several ways or techniques you can use to harness the power of crystals, the simplest being placing them in your environment. However, if you want to use crystals to heal specific problems, it’s better to employ more refined crystal healing techniques like those listed below. ~Trace ...
Views: 2019 - Daily meditation --Its Secret Strategy And Sharing Reading Experiences - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from GS VirkDaily meditation grounds your thoughts instantly. It makes you aware of your negative thoughts. Once you become aware of your negative thoughts, your wisdom and his reading began to refuse to intervene physically. It makes you feel positive thinking. When all this becomes impulsive, it is itself ...
Views: 1316 - Dance At The Edge of The Gazebo - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontDance At The Edge of The Gazebo When you’re ready to dance at the edge of the gazebo, you’ll be ready to transform into your most harmonious being! As you begin your dance, you will free yourself to harness the energy of all your gifts. They are all there within you just waiting to be ...
Views: 1453 - Daoist Meditation (Zuowang) - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jacob Newell© Jacob Newell (Gu Shen Yu Daoshi) Daoist meditation is a practice of letting the agitation settle from the mind so that we can directly experience our original nature. The ancient sage Zhuangzi called this practice Zuowang (坐忘), which simply means to sit and forget. In Zuowang, we settle ...
Views: 2300 - Dealing with Grief Through Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Anne RoseYou experienced a horrible loss. The grief has nearly destroyed you. Although you are aware grief has no schedule or timetable, you are a year into your extended mourning session and want it to stop. In fact, you have become nearly paralyzed with sadness and know this can’t go on. What can ...
Views: 1717 - December 2012 Kryonschool Public Channeling ~ Maris and Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Pia Sosua von Prondzynski* Maris: About the Work of the Arcturians on Earth * Jesus Christ: Transmission of the Energy of Jesus OMAR TA SATT my dearest human friends. What an honor to give you the messages through Sangitar. You are my friends. We, the Arcturians, feel deeply connected with the human beings. I am ...
Views: 1144 - Dedication - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Bryan BertschI have been practicing a regular meditation for over seven years and have taught meditation classes for six. One of the biggest challenges for people with a meditation practice is commitment, especially at the onset. I have days where I just don’t want to do my practice. Some days that ...
Views: 1583 - Deep Spiritual Understanding Through Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from steve goldbergDeep Spiritual Understanding Through Meditation The quest for deep spiritual understanding in who we are and why we are here has never demanded so much attention until now. We are living in times of immense change. Change so great, it would take our mind just beyond the limit of our current ...
Views: 1063 - Defining Practical Mysticism in Shamanic Work - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Carla GoddardPractical Mysticism - what is it? Many use the word mysticism (some may even say abused) to define their practice in metaphysical and psychic work, but what is it really. Mysticsim is discovering your ultimate self reality. Self reality is the relationship of masculine/feminine energy, the ...
Views: 2026 - Definition: Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGuided meditation is a form of stress relief that is conducive to relaxing the whole body, in part by finding a way of peaceful and calming relaxation from within the body. Guided meditation may utilize soothing photographs or scenarios to enhance the ability of the mind to relax and guide the ...
Views: 5378 - Definition: Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakMeditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Meditation often involves turning attention to a single point of reference. It is recognized as a component of almost all religions, and has been ...
Views: 3966 - Definition: Meditation Information - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMeditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning attention to a single point of reference. The practice may engender a higher state of consciousness. Meditation is recognized as a component of almost all religions, and has ...
Views: 768 - Definition: Meditation Practices - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMeditation has been defined as: "self regulation of attention, in the service of self-inquiry, in the here and now." The various techniques of meditation can be classified according to their focus. Some focus on the field or background perception and experience, also called ...
Views: 792 - Definition: Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThere 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 ...
Views: 902 - Definition: Relaxation Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerSince the oldest times, meditation and relaxation have been considered essential for both our mental and physical health, having a wide range of benefits upon our general mood and feeling of well being. But what is the foundation of this affirmation? Why do we need to relax and to meditate? And ...
Views: 2052 - Details to Include on Your Website for Best User Experience - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2023 from Mahipal NehraDetails to Include on Your Website for Better User Experience. Multiple Methods of Payment, Contact Details, Your Ethics and Values, Intuitive Navigation What to Include in the Website to Build Better User Engagement? Multiple Methods of Payment Contact Details Your Ethics and ...
Views: 540 - Determining the Appropriate Posture for Beginning with Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2023 from santosh krinskyFor someone beginning with meditation, every aspect of the process raises a question. One of these questions relates to the body. The eventual goal is to attain a state whereby meditation can occur regardless of what the body is doing or how it is positioned. However, this is not usually the way ...
Views: 602 - Developing a Grounding Practice - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Mary Ann RobbatWhile I have my opinions, I rarely discuss politics especially in a professional capacity, but I have to say, I am thrilled this year's elections are over. Maybe it was all the disparaging ads (and the millions of dollars behind them) or the way it brought out the worst in people on social ...
Views: 1223 - Developing Extra Sensory Perception - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Bryan BensonMost experts agree that most people have extra sensory perception or are able to develop it. Many of us have already experienced ESP. For example: Have you ever gotten the feeling the phone was about to ring…and it does? You are singing a song to yourself when you turn on the radio and the song ...
Views: 1182 - Dhamma in the family - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Michael KewleyMany, many years ago I knelt in front of my teacher and complained about my father, his attitude to me and his complete lack of understanding with my interest in Buddhism. He had recently said some things that had hurt me very much and even angered me. I needed to share that pain and find some ...
Views: 1088 - Dhamma is everywhere - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Michael KewleyDhamma is everywhere My teacher arrived back at his monastery one afternoon after visiting his other monastery in London. He came straight to the kitchen where I, as a monk, was making a cup of tea. His smile was enormous and he said immediately, "Paññadipa, I ...
Views: 1520 - DIALOGUE BETWEEN METAPHYSICS AND SCIENCE - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from alexis karpouzosThe spiritual experience of oneness conduces to the same insight as reasoning through science. Both convey the insight of fundamental interconnection between ourselves, other people, other forms of life, the biosphere and, ultimately, the universe. Science and spirituality, far from being ...
Views: 880 - Different Dimensions of Spiritual Healing - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Chandresh BhardwajSpiritual healing is channeling of energy from the spiritual source to someone who desires it and uses it to treat stress, physical disease, and emotional or mental trauma. It distinguishes itself from faith healing which functions on just faith. However, spiritual healing is carried out with ...
Views: 1268 - Different states of mind and Silva Method - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Laura SilvaThe alpha level is a state on mind where the people are relaxed and attentive to the different objects. Mostly people gain this level while sleeping, dreaming, or during the meditation. There are very fewer people in the world that those who can get this level of mind during their normal ...
Views: 1617 - Direct Experience of Bliss in Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Sherrie (Shree) WadeDirect Experience of Bliss in Meditation By Shree, Transformationmeditation.com For meditation to work you have to have your own direct experience of peace and bliss! There are numerous meditation techniques and methods available that one can learn and practice. However, it is my experience ...
Views: 2861 - DiscDiscovering Meditation overing Meditation - by Since the death of the former Beatle George Harrison, there has been a renewed interest in meditation. If you are thinking of taking this up then look no further than Discovering Meditation (1999) by D. Brueton . This book tells you why you should consider meditation and how to meditate. ...
Views: 915 - Discover How Meditation Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from rachel annDiscover How Meditation Can Change Your Life In the current state of affairs in the world, people are always in a rush to get things done as fast as they can and end up building up stress. This has led to the emergence of lifestyle diseases. These include high blood pressure, diabetes among ...
Views: 1377 - Discovering the Presence of Spirit in our Lives - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jane Booth RobertsonHow has Spirit has revealed itself to you? As a young child I always felt and often saw what I called “angels’. I felt like I was always being observed. I didn’t feel alone. Later on, as I learned to meditate, I really began to connect deeply with Spirit and an intimate relationship developed ...
Views: 1203 - Discovering What Comfort Really Means - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonNotice the comfortable warmth of your body and as you do so begin to become aware of the fact that comfort means so much more than the simple ease that a recliner has to offer or your pair of favorite slippers on a cool morning. It might be good to remember that comfort is the ease of Spirit ...
Views: 1004 - Distinguishing Concentration and Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe great epic of India, the Mahabharata, provides various illustrations of concentration in the recounting of the actions of Arjuna, who was the pre-eminent archer of the time and whose actions led to victory. The first example was provided during his youth as he, and his siblings and cousins ...
Views: 753 - Distinguishing Concentration and Meditation from One Another - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2023 from santosh krinskyIf we observe the mental status that takes place at times when we focus on achieving some objective or other, taking a test, working on a project, running a race, playing music, or creating some work of art, for example, we see that the attention is focused intensely on the task at hand, and ...
Views: 689 - Distinguishing the Location of the Conscious Awareness from the Object of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is a somewhat frequent occurrence that the instruction to meditate on the space behind the heart, or between the eyebrows is taken to be the meditation itself. There is a difference between where one “seats” one’s consciousness during meditation and the object of the meditation. Sri Aurobindo ...
Views: 748 - Distinguishing View and Viewpoints in Dzogchen - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Kimberly HolmanThe development of view is central to Dzogchen meditation. Therefore, a point of clarification necessary to understand Dzogchen is this. View and viewpoints, while somewhat related, are not exactly the same. What do I mean by that? First of all, a viewpoint (or point of view) generally has ...
Views: 1640 - DIVINE POWERS HAVE THEIR ROOTS IN THE CHAKRA FAMILY OF KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaLife is a Yajna. Life also has a priest, demi-god and other paraphernalia. Scriptural scholars have correlated all this. While giving a special description of Kundalini Yajna the Mundakopanishad says (2/1/9) : Great souls have emerged from it. The 7 flames of fire are emitted from ...
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