Archive for the Meditation Category

  • Back to Basics

    It is the greatest fully explained puzzle of modern society, that the more affluent you are the more likely you will be longing for the basics. Relishing life is not just surrounding yourself with material possessions.

  • Jain Meditation – An Easy to do Yoga

    It is not my intention in my presentation to inform the reader of the merits or meditation, but rather, make the reader familiar with a simpler and easier to practice form of meditation as practiced by the followers of the Jain religion.

  • Desires - Biggest Hindrance to Meditation and Sleep

    As long as you have desires, your mind cannot be at rest. Controlling such a mind becomes extremely difficult. On other hand, a mind free from desire comes to rest without much effort. Meditation comes almost naturally.

  • Basic Meditation Questions Answered

    One of the local TV channels recently interviewed my guruji. Here’s an excerpt of the interview in which he answers basic meditation questions.

  • Trataka Meditation

    The following article appeared in the childrens category of Shri Shakti Darshan magazine, explaning the technique and benefits of Trataka meditation in a question/answer format.

  • Group or Individual Meditation?

    It is possible to benefit from group meditation, where you sit in a place with others who are meditating, and it is also possible to get benefit on your own, in solo meditation sessions. Many people wonder which is best for them, and that often depends not as much on your personality, but on your […]

  • Improving Meditation Through Journal Writing

    Even if you are not in the habit of keeping a diary or personal journal, it is an excellent idea to start writing down notes from your meditation experiences, as a tool to help you with your meditation. Because the benefits of meditation practice are often powerful, life changing, and positive, by noting them in writing we can reinforce our commitment to meditation the lifestyle.

  • Listening To Yourself

    To know what you really want without the influence of external elements, you need to look deep inside yourself and understand what your heart is telling you. To be able to listen to your own unblemished thoughts and perceptions and be one with self is something that does not come easy to everyone.

  • The Essence of Zen Meditation

    The essence of Zen meditation is to be absolutely aware of the things happening in and around us - the emotions, thoughts, actions, feelings, images, without actually getting involved with them.

  • Beginning Meditation - Tips for Better Meditation

    Simple tips to enhance the quality of your meditation.

  • Benefits of Meditation

    The benefits of meditation are numerous and scientifically validated, and one of the fundamental benefits is that meditation is a process wherein the means is equal to the goal: they are one in the same.

  • Mindfulness Meditation

    Mindfulness meditation is a practice of seeing and observing things with complete awareness without judging or analyzing the events. You can practice this while sitting, walking, eating, drinking or while performing any activity.

  • What is Meditation and How to Meditate

    Meditation is learning to live in the present moment so that whatever task you are taking, your attention is completely on it - whether it’s having food or writing notes or simply watching the sunset.