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| Mind Set: Ultimate meditation | | 2008-08-12 11:28:58 | | By Owen WatersIn The Times Of India Peace can sometimes be so far away and inner bliss, even farther away. To attain peace, spend some real quality time by going within and you will find the sense of peace that lies within. Visit the place where inner bliss dwells and waits patiently for your return.Let yourself unwind and compose yourself for a few precious moments of peace. Remember that your mind is much more far-reaching than your physical brain. Your mind, as consciousness, is non-physical, while your brain is just the physical translator of your consciousness. Your mind, therefore, always has the ability to tell your brain: “Shsh! It’s meditation time!”Focus your mind away from the clutter of day-to-day living and turn your attention inwards to the peaceful core of your inner being. Then think of the deepest possible state of consciousness. And what could that state be? It is the state of consciousness known as infinite being. The word infinite reflects the idea of ultimate | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Meditation on Scripture | Understand Your Inmost Thoughts | | 2008-08-09 14:41:10 | | ... you should understand your inmost thoughts. - Daniel 2:30 -From Book of Daniel, the Chapter of Prophet Dainel's interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream. Its also an hint of the purpose of dream interpretation in the spiritual context as well as seed of meditation to be witness to our inner most thoughts. To become witness to our self /psyche is common thread in all spiritual tradition, from buddhist practice of mindfulness to christian contemplative tradition to islamic sufi mystic teachings of bearing witness.# Related. dream interpretation in islamic wisdom tradition. In the Company of Friends: Dreamwork Within a Sufi Group. dream | remembrance of unconscious. Quran and meditationPainting: Naomi F. Stone, Falling into the Light. | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Meditation On Bloviators: The Unholy Three... | | 2008-08-05 02:12:00 | | Hate-mongering against alleged “leftist 1960s terrorists” now fills the days of anti-Obama rage for the Rovian bloviator battalion. Bill Ayers and the Weathermen, the Black Panthers, the American Indian Movement, Baby Boom professors, social workers , etc, are front and center for the hateful blatherings of the usual GOP flunkies all cowering at the prospect of an African-American president.But there were, indeed, three 1960s terrorists whose murderous, planet-killing rampage continues to poison this nation. They tower above all others. Their names: William Westmoreland, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon.This unholy trinity killed outright more than 55,000 Americans and several million southeast Asians—most of them innocent civilians—while bombing, strafing and spewing horrific toxic chemicals onto countless of square miles of previously pristine jungle. Their Agent Orange caused tens of thousands of deaths and deformities that still carry through the generations.No single | | By: VioletPlanet | | |
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| a day of meditation and reflection. | | 2008-08-04 18:15:06 | | didn't do too much last night. went out to get some money to pay my rent. along the way, I noticed a public display of photos near the central world mall. spent like an hour reviewing the pics. interesting stuff.afterwards, I just hopped on a bus and went home. paid the rent. back in my room, I laid back in bed and rested my mind. got so relaxed, I went to sleep. woke up at around midnight. mind was empty like I wanted. decided to play some computer games. and would you believe it? it is now about 6am. not sleepy at all.I guess I'll go take a shower now, and roam around outside a little. it will be somewhat of a change to observe the world in daylight. maybe I'll go to the 24 hour grocery store down the street and stock up on food.after that is done, not sure what to do. will play it by ear.... | | By: Life of a Lounge Lizard | | |
| | How Meditation Helps | | 2008-07-22 19:30:34 | | It's associated with Eastern monks living like hermits in caves. Even Christian saints are renowned for their ability in this area. What is it? | | By: Mind Mart | | |
| | Meditation Good For Psychiatrists' Mental Health | | 2008-07-05 10:19:52 | | Article Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114042.php Meditation sessions are proving a hit for members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists at their Annual Meeting at Imperial College, London - with a growing number claiming they are turning to the spiritual discipline to combat anxiety and burnout.Meditation workshops, run by the College's 2,000-strong Spirituality Special Interest Group, are overbooked. "It seems to be an indication of the need for spiritual nourishment, something that College members are not finding easily in the outside world," says Dr Sarah Eagger, chair of the Spirituality Group.Dr Eagger, consultant psychiatrist at St Charles Hospital, London, said her daily meditation practice was as important in her everyday work as her medical training. "A strong spiritual practice really comes into its own when you are faced with a very distressed patient, while also coping with the pressures of working in teams under immense stress, and then having to spend | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
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| Meditation: Go Deep Quick! Pt 2 | | 2008-07-04 00:00:00 | | Learning to meditate can be somewhat challenging. If you really want to develop these skills, it isn’t terribly difficult, but it will take some time and effort. Using traditional methods, it can take years to make significant headway. Students are often left to meditate with very little guidance. Some just sit [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
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| | | Real Meditation: The Nature of Liberation! | | 2008-06-24 00:00:00 | | I teach a variety of different skill-sets from a variety of traditions. The goal of the whole thing, however, is liberation… freedom. Currently, most of the people in the world are slaves to their programming… neurological slaves. Whatever patterns are in their nervous system, are basically who they are. Most of [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
| | Meditation: Part of the Ancient Judeo-Christian Heritage | | 2008-06-17 13:37:49 | | By Dennis and Vicki MartinIn PressPubs.Com In our rushed and sometimes toxic world, most of us would like nothing more than to relax. Some people have even made a business of helping others relax.The "relaxation response" popularized by Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School in the 1970’s is based on two simple steps common to all approaches to meditation, past and present:• focusing the mind on a single object; and• passively dismissing and ignoring all other thoughts.Although it may sound a bit "New-Agey", or at least a little mystical, meditation is also part of the ancient Judeo-Christian heritage. The Psalmist speaks often of meditation: "Blessed is the man who ... meditates in [God’s] law day and night" (Psalm 1:1-2). Since David is here speaking of an activity that can fill his days even as he works, it may be a little different from the tuned-out state one often thinks of as "meditation." But they have a lot in common, too.One reason I myself have failed so miser | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | The History Of Meditation | | 2008-06-17 11:42:50 | | By Laurie DesjardinsIn The American Chronicle "Yoga" and "meditation" seem to have become trendy words recently, and even trendier practices. But for all their modern applications, both yoga and meditation have been around for a long, long time.For more than five thousand years, meditation has been a part of human life. Though it has its roots in Hinduism, most religions throughout the globe practice one form of meditation or another.Meditation in Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Gautama Buddha, was the founder of Buddhism thousands of years ago. Originally a pampered prince, he fled the palace and sought a life of spiritual enlightenment rather than material wealth. After meditating beneath a sacred fig tree for 49 days, Siddhartha attained enlightenment, which allowed him great insight into the cause of human suffering, as well as the process needed to eliminate it.Since the Buddha's revelation beneath the sacred fig tree, meditation has been a centerpiece of Buddhism. Th | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Concept for Spirit: Meditation | | 2008-06-15 10:34:08 | | Dana meditates Originally uploaded by elle_rigby Hello and welcome! This Concept for Spirit post is going to explore an important concept that everyone should become aware of called meditation. Meditation is an exercise for your mind that you do by sitting in silence. You can read more about the science of meditation at Wikipedia here, where you’ll find that there are many different forms of meditation, and that prayer is also a form of meditation. The overall goal in meditating is to silently concentrate and quiet your thoughts for you to ‘just be’. Meditation has been shown to have healing properties, is excellent for stress relief and emotional release, and is one of the most important spiritual practices that you can adopt into your life. Here is an awesome 10 minute video that can explain meditation and it’s importance a lot better than I can: (*wink)You can learn more about the different forms of mediation at About.com’s Meditation Exercises and Resources Page | | By: Spiritual Apostle | | |
| | Singularity Meditation | alchemy of turning ordinary into sacred | | 2008-06-02 11:15:52 | | ( .about. )This is a meditation to achieve a mental state which is singular. Sufi mystics and Zen masters both have such spiritual goal ingrained into their traditions. ancient warriors also arrived consciously to this state before they went into battle, ritualistically accepting their impending death so they could function unencumbered by fear.(( .method. ))close your eyes. turn inward.inhale deeply.be mindful to what are you inhaling.you are inhaling not only air but also the Spirit of Lightthat encompasses everything;spanning from eternity to eternity, from infinity to infinity.with closed eyesinternally concentrate on the breathingand shift your focus to your heart areawhere the heart chakra is.alternatively you can focus in the middle of your forehead.this is the seat of soulwhere singularity consciousness appear.now say with your whole being,Hu Allahu Ahad. allow your 'self' to disappear.be free.know that your soul is always free,absolutely free.be free from your mind.free of dou | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Shaking Meditation | | 2008-05-31 00:03:57 | | By Emma MahonyIn Telegraph, UK Picture taken from Telegraph, UK.First, from India, came Transcendental Meditation. Now, from Bali, comes Shaking Meditation.Most weekly group shaking sessions last for two hours, including a 'clearing' prayer at the end Since it was introduced to the UK nine years ago, groups have popped up in Hastings, Hertford, Huddersfield and almost everywhere in between. It can only be a matter of time before the celebrity yoga set joins experienced "shakers" and jets off to the ashram in Bali where it all started with the "enlightened master" Ratu Bagus."For the Westerner, it is a wonderful way to relieve stress in a physical way," says Kamini Hola, a former businesswoman in Brussels who gave it all up at the age of 34 to become a yoga teacher. It was Kamini who first demonstrated her hour-long daily practice to me.Most weekly group shaking sessions last for two hours, including a "clearing" prayer at the end, a short meditation and a group circle chat. Kamini's p | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Study: Meditation Against Attention Deficits Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | | 2008-05-29 08:40:07 | | By Alvaro FernandezIn The Huffington Post Travel back, in your mind's eye, to a time when you felt a healthy exhaustion after hiking, biking, playing sports.., and let you re-live that moment as vividly as you can.Then, remember, re-experience, a loving exchange that really touched you. Pause. See your partner. See the moment. Smell it. Hear what happened around you.Next, visualize the most caring gesture you have ever received, as full of details as possible. Who gave you that gift of caring. How you felt.Now, travel to the most magnificent place you have seen. Enjoy the views. Pause. Listen. Smile. Appreciate.Congratulations. You have trained your brain. As Newsweek's Sharon Begley explained recently:But now neuroscientists have documented how "mere" thoughts can also sculpt the brain. Just thinking about playing a piano piece, over and over, can expand the region of motor cortex that controls those fingers; just thinking about depressive thoughts in new ways can dial down activity i | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Meditation Often Looks Silly But It Might Actually Have Medical Benefits | | 2008-05-06 10:00:39 | | Now Just Relax...By Jennifer Fisher WilsonDaily relaxation is now a doctor’s order. It comes from one of the most influential names in medicine, former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher. At a recent meeting of doctors and health policy makers, Satcher presented an amended version of his long-touted “prescription for health”. The prescription advises Americans to practice regular physical activity, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid toxins like tobacco and illicit drugs, and be responsible in sexual behavior.Recently, Satcher added a fifth item to the list: Participate in relaxing and stress-reducing activities daily. The benefits of relaxation, he said, are invaluable for good health, especially good mental health.When I went to check the scientific basis of this welcome proclamation, I discovered that one of the most reliable methods of relaxation — meditation — had become a serious subject of scientific investigation in recent years. Many of the recent studies were wel | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Finding Peace Within - Weekend Workshop on Mindfulness Meditation in Malaysia | | 2008-05-05 12:31:35 | | I do not want the peace that passeth understanding. I want the understanding which bringeth peace. – Helen Keller PEACE is forever elusive, if not short-lived. Peace is what most of us are looking for behind the facade of our pursuit for fame, wealth and happiness. And when we finally arrive at the doorstep, instead of finding peace, we are met with dissatisfaction and unfulfilment.The question foremost in most of our minds is, where is peace? Can peace be bartered? Is peace reachable? Could peace be found within every one of us, where we are just required to recognise its presence, instead of pursuing it externally?An ancient art of self-awareness, Mindfulness Meditation is a simple yet profoundly transformative tool in bringing one to understand his or her mind deeply, ultimately leading to self-realisation and freedom.Stripping off all modes of religious beliefs, visualisations, recitations and even concentrated states, this simple technique of inner observation enables one to re | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Release Your Back Pain with Meditation | | 2008-05-04 09:09:00 | | It may start with a stiff lower back when you wake each morning. Or perhaps you were involved in a car accident. Weight gain, aging, genetics -- all these are common causes of back pain. But whatever the source, it can significantly reduce your quality of life. A 2007 article published in the American Medical Association's online journal, "Virtual Mentor," revealed that 80 percent of all Americans suffer some degree of back trouble at some point in their lives, at a cost of $20 billion to $50 billion a year. While many may indeed require medical treatment, medication or other conventional methods may offer only limited relief. And others may have only periodic or light discomfort and don't need extreme treatment. If you fall into one of these categories, simple meditation techniques might be all that you need to ease your pain. Follow these steps to help your body release pain and stress and accept relaxation and peace. Build a good meditation foundation Meditation techniques can be d | | By: Health Care Guide | | |
| | My 3-Day Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Course | | 2008-05-01 00:09:18 | | A week to the day after completing my trek, I walked to the Ganden Yiga Chozin Buddhist Meditation Center in the northern section of Pokhara’s Lakeside district. I wanted to find out about the 3-day meditation course they offered. My timing couldn’t have been better, as it was a weekend course set [...] | | By: GoBackpacking | | |
| | Christian Meditation Techniques | | 2008-04-11 11:00:17 | | My posting on Christian Meditation, surprisingly, attracted a lot of attention especially from readers in Asia. They have been asking me to provide more information on the techniques employed by Christians for meditation. One reader sums up her curiosity by saying "meditation conjures an image of a bald guy, closed eyes, wearing loose clothing (or even a robe) and sitting with their legs crossed." Well, I replied her that except for the preferred technique of sitting with legs crossed and eyes closed, shaving her head and wearing loose clothing or a robe is pretty much optional.Anyway, here is one of the best articles I found on the technique of Christian meditation. Feel free to share if there are other techniques out there which you feel is better.Credits to Chris Matier for his article "Developing Christian Meditation Techniques: Practicing Intentional Worship". "Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)Many Christians shy away from the term and techniques of meditation. To m | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | How Is Christian Meditation Different From Meditation In Other Religions | | 2008-04-09 13:09:13 | | How does Christian meditation compare with other forms of meditation? In as much as there are various forms of meditation in today's world, it is important to determine how Christian meditation compares with other forms of meditation. Christian meditation is similar to other forms of meditation in that it involves a deliberate action on the part of the individual, in time that he or she has set aside purposefully to ponder or think.Sometimes, for the Christian, meditation may arise naturally as an adjunct to prayer time. It may be dictated by the circumstances of his life at a particularly trying time. This is true of the traditional meditator who often seeks to meditate as a way to free himself from stress and turmoil. There are two major differences, however, between traditional forms of meditation and Christian meditation.In traditional forms of meditation, the individual seeks to empty one's self; in Christian meditation the believer seeks, rather, to be filled.In traditional medit | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Quranic meditation on the expansion of inner heart | | 2008-04-09 12:29:29 | | Bismillahir Rahmanir RahimIn remembrance of Divine, the Universally Merciful, the Singuarly Compassionate One. alam nashrah laka swadrak?Have We not expanded for you, your inner heart? The Quran 94:1(Royal Pronoun 'We' used in the Quran to identify the Divine, stands for the Divine Majesty and Royal Mystery of Being). faman yuridi ullahu an yahdiyahu yushrah swadrahu lil islam... For whomsoever the Divine guides in straight path, his or her inner heart is expanded to divine surrender ... 6:125. "Rabbi ushrah lee swadree""O my Lord! expand my heart for me" (prayer of Moses) ... 20:25+ the expansion of the inner heart, according to Quranic commentators is its illumination and its vastness for the reception of what is revealed unto it. in other world, the expansion of inner heart also symbolizes special enlightenment.the metaphorical term 'expansion of the inner most heart' points to its expansion with the Divine Light and bestowing with stillness and tranquility. the question of the open | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Meditation Can Improve Your Health | | 2008-04-03 22:58:28 | | Use meditation to improve your healthBy Deirdre Cox Baker - Quad City Times [April 3rd, 2008]Photo by Jon Ryder Somnieng Hoeurn rhythmically chants an ancient verse as seven pupils seated in a Davenport home listen closely and learn how to meditate. Hoeurn, a Buddhist monk from Cambodia, is in the Quad-Cities on a year-long visa to study at St. Ambrose University and teach meditation techniques. In the classes, pupils learn to relax, breathe deeply and focus on their mind.Meditation is used by some medical professionals because it appears to have long-term benefits as far as emotional and physical well-being is concerned. It tends to ease conditions that are worsened by stress, including allergies, arthritis, cancer, chronic pain, heart disease and depression, according to the Mayo Clinic and its Web site, mayoclinic.org.Meditation, when properly followed, can play a role in decreasing stress-related hormones, according to Dr. Edward Creagan, an associate medical editor for Mayo Health | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Meditation, Not coffee, to start your day | | 2008-03-31 20:04:41 | | Spirituality: the next Starbucks? by Sarah McLean Sedona, AZ [March 29, 2008]Millions of people from around the globe have been logging on to Oprah.com for Eckhart Tolle's New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's Purpose book study and webinar.It is the NY Times #1 bestseller at the moment. What is going on? Are meditation and spirituality going mainstream? I hope so. Spirituality isn't just confined to the New Age movement anymore, it is undeniably migrating to the center of mainstream cultural awareness. I mean, Oprah meditating live in front of millions of people? Yes, it happened. What used to be considered a private aspect of life is spilling over into the public domain and onto the internet. Spirituality is becoming more popular, trendy even. And I am happy about that. People are actually shopping for meaning and purpose. My husband is reading Michael Moe's book, Finding the Next Starbucks, that says spirituality is a trend that is growing dramatically. I often imagine a meditation ce | | By: Spiritual Village | | |
| | Meditation Books List 2 | | 2008-03-19 06:53:05 | | Changemaker meditation posts: Meditation in prison My first meditation lessons Meditation and neuroscience Mindfulness meditation sites Links to retreats Yoga for exercise Mindfulness Using breathing to quiet the mind Being a mystic Create a weekly action plan The Changemaker Library includes books for the following topics: core books, creativity, exercise, food, health, meditation, piece of mind, personal development, recovery, spiritual direction, and stress reduction. All of the books used are the choices of the author without solicitation from any author or publisher. We include the title of the book, the author, the ISBN number, and an Amazon link if you choose to order the books yourself. Complete Guide to Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Relief Parragon Publishing ISBN 1-4542-216-5 Amazon link The Meditation Year: A Seasonal Guide to Contemplation, Relaxation, and Visualization. Jane Hope ISBN 1-58017-427-2 Amazon link Taming the Tiger Within: Me | | By: Changemaker: Healing Mind, Body and Soul | | |
| | A St. Patrick's Day Meditation | | 2008-03-16 00:00:00 | | The redheads of Ireland descend from the Dane.
You know, the one who founded Dublin and bobbed the gray sea
In a crow-fast raiding ship, large enough only for a sword, a shield,
A stolen girl, and maybe
A sack of silvery trinkets from the hut of her newly slain mother.
Patrick was cargo for earlier raiders, half-starved Celts like himself,
Dark-haired and pale as shamrock blossoms, though he a Welshman,
Or at least a Briton before the Saxon epithet, Welsh, became a stamp
For all the tribes whom Caesar knew.
Possibly from Edinburgh, but before the Scots, or England before the English.
Patrick the Saint failed in his mission, snakes notwithstanding:
Go forth and raise Homo sapiens above the level of tribal sub-species;
Entice them to the Great Flock, the universal human family.
Convert them he did.
But failed for Christianity was little more than tribe itself despite the grandeur.
200,000 years of Homo sapiens now, and all immediate family dead,
Our closest living cousin the j | | By: GotPoetry - News for Poets. Place to Write. | | |
| | Gazing upon Parents with love | a meditation, an act of worship | | 2008-03-12 15:15:14 | | Meditation through gazing full of love and compassion is a beautiful sufi meditation technique. Eye is the window of the soul and it is eye which often express the inner-heart. Thus creating loving-kindness, compassion (metta in Buddhist term, mahabba in sufistic term) in the heart-space, complementing with glance to direct that love - is the basic principle of gazing meditation.The countenance of a loved person, face of an innocent child, eyes of a saint, any object that can help invoke and direct loving-kindness from heart-space may be the object of gaze.The love of parents for children are the most pure, unconditional love and hence the closest reflection of Divine Love. The status of parents are so great that the Prophet mentions that "One who pleases his parents has verily pleased God." Casting / gazing upon parents with loving-kindness is a particular action which the last messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad taught and encouraged.The Messenger of God said: “Every righteous child | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Reversing Space | a sufi meditation exercise | | 2008-03-09 18:22:47 | | Sitting very still, with all attention focused in the center of the chest, and slowly surrendering and realizing that:instead of looking, you are being observed;instead of hearing, you are being heard;instead of touching, you are being touched;instead of tasting, you are food for Godand are being tasted.So make yourself good tasting.Finally allow yourself to be breathed.Abandon yourself completely in trust, and in the realization that you are powerless in the face of God, the First Cause.- a sufi exercise taught to the author Reshad Feild of The Last Barrier: A Journey into the Essence of Sufi Teachings by his sufi master, simply introduced as Hamid in the book. May God be pleased with them both.currently reading this great book where Reshad Feild recorded his enthralling journey of body and spirit as well as his story of all struggles toward the spiritual light with a sufi master. its such a good read! the best part is that the book i am holding in my hand is the lived experience of | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Muraqaba | sufi meditation beyond time and space | | 2008-03-09 03:04:37 | | In sufi tradition, Muraqaba (Gnosis of Self) is the name of that contemplation through which man is able to gain the knowledge which is the primordial knowledge of his Ego, Self, or Soul.It appears that the person performing Muraqaba is simply sitting in a pose with his or her eyes closed. However, merely shutting the eyes and assuming a specific pose does not serve the purpose. Muraqaba is in fact an angle of perception through which the person doing the Muraqaba frees himself or herself from outward senses and begins their journey in the inward senses.Now we are going to look into whether or not the Muraqaba-like conditions or states exist in us, without adopting the specific pose of Muraqaba.Freedom from outward senses happens in our daily life, both involuntarily and voluntarily. For example, we go to sleep and while sleeping our brain disconnects from outward senses. It is true that this disconnection is temporary however; this condition could not be termed as anything but disconn | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Chakra Meditation | | 2008-02-28 07:05:39 | | Within our bodies there are focal points of energy that we use, whether consciously or unconsciously, to affect reality and allow us to fully experience and realize events that unfold before us....
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| | Meditation on Bhagavad Gita | with Ram Das | | 2008-02-17 23:26:22 | | Listen to Ram Das's meditative reading of GitaThose who realize true wisdomrapt within this clear awarenesssee Me as the universe's originImperishable.all their words and all their actionsissue from the depths of worship,held in my embrace they know Meas a woman knows her lover.Creatures rise and creatures vanish;I alone Am Real, Arjuna,looking out, amused, from deepwithin the eyes of every creature.I Am the object of all knowledge,Father of the world, its Mother,Source of all things, of impure andpure, of holiness and horror.I am the goal, the root, the witness,home and refuge, dearest friend,creation and annihilation,everlasting seed and treasure.I am the radiance of the sun,I open or withhold the rainclouds,I am immortality anddeath, am being and non-being.I am the Self, Arjuna, seatedin the heart of every creature.I am the origin, the middle,And the end that all must come to.Those who worship Me sincerelywith their minds and bodies, givingup their whole lives in devotion,find in M | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Meditation | | 2008-02-17 17:19:50 | | In order to have a healthy self esteem we must develop a relationship with ourselves. One of the best ways to do this is through the practice of meditation. "We are so addicted to looking outside...
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| | Weekend Snapshot-Meditation | | 2008-02-10 07:39:10 | | This photo was taken during our recollection at Carmelites here in
Davao last October of last year.
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| | Rainforest Sanctuary Meditation | | 2008-01-20 10:13:29 | | I’ve just begun a new script for a meditation session. I’m calling it, “Rainforest Sanctuary Meditation. In this mp3 session, the listener, via his/her imagination, will be taken deep into a rainforest to their own personal sanctuary. There, they will relax on a couch in the large, front porch of the sanctuary. A “magical mist” [...] | | By: Self-Hypnosis Hypnotherapy - Hypnotize Yourself | | |
| | | meditation on full moon, symbolism and self-realization | | 2007-12-27 17:11:38 | | 1.The moon represents our human self and the full moon in particular symbolizes the state of wholeness that human being attains at full self-realization. It is the state when our self-realization comes into full circle just as moon after going through its phases finally reach the all glowing full-moon stage.By its very nature moon doesn't have its own light, thus have no ability to shine. Without the sun, it may remain oblivious forever in the night sky. In order for its illumination, it looks at the sun. Similar if the divine qualities in man is not awakened, if the divine qualities are not made to shine upon the inner heart, man is nothing. There is no difference between man and animal.There surely came over man a period of time when he was not even a thing worth mentioning. The Quran, Al-Insan, 76:1We human beings are like the moon. Just as the moon is there to reflect the light of the sun, so are human beings who are made to reflect the Light of the Divine Sun. Without the sun and its light shining upon the moon, there is no value of the moon. That is the significance of the statement full of esoteric implication, la haowla wa la quwwata illa biAllah, there is no power and transformation without that of God. Without God's illumination, human beings are of no value. Only by reflecting and illuminating the adamic form, man can claim its original state of creation in the image of God, in the reflection of God. And the reflection begin when we slowly start walking in the path of self-realization, which essentially is coming to understanding and realizing our innate divine nature."Whoso knoweth himself, knoweth his Lord" - saying of holy Prophet Muhammad, upon him be grace of God.When self realization comes to full circle, to its perfection; like the moon which grows over time from total darkness and non-existence to full moon, so is the state of fully realized human being. This what Ibn Arabi (1165-1240), one of the greatest Muslim mystic and philosopher of all | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Some Benifits of Meditation | | 2007-12-09 17:53:00 | | Meditation can help most people feel less anxious and more in control. The awareness that meditation brings can also be a source of personal insight and self-understanding."Meditation frees persons from tenacious preoccupation with the past and future and allows them to fully experience life's precious moments", says Daeja Napier, founder of the Insight Meditation Center and lay dharma teacher of insight meditation in suburban Boston."Many men and women tend to live in a state of perpetual motion and expectation that prevents them from appreciating the gifts that each moment gives us," says Napier. "We live life in a state of insufficiency, waiting for a mother to love us, for a father to be kind to us, for the perfect job or home, for Prince Charming to come along or to become a perfect person. It's a mythology that keeps us from being whole."Meditation is a humble process that gently returns us to the now of our lives and allows us to wake up and re-evaluate the way that we live ou | | By: HealthyBodySoul | | |
| | Meditation and Inspiration of Diwali | | 2007-11-09 15:22:12 | | God!Ekam-eva-dvitiyam.Only the One, without a second.The Light of lights,the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart.God is the Light of Heaven and Earth, affirms the Quran (Sura 24:35), signifying, God is the Real Illuminator of both the Inner Unmanifest and the Outer Manifest Realms. The Torah says, within our world of illusions and darkness, only in God’s light do we see light (Psalm 36:9). The New Testament testifies, God is the light of the world, whoever follows will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life (John 8:12).Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this Supreme Light and enjoy the real Diwali, by attaining illumination of the soul.He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, Who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self.Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Trip - Flip out - Meditation | | 2007-10-17 13:28:01 | | Quasi due ore di durata per uno dei dischi più strani che abbia mai ascoltato. Questo trio di bolliti tedeschi è riuscito a far uscire su major (ma era il 1970) la roba più invendibile della storia. Registrazioni ambientali, nastri velocizzati o mandati al contrario, canti di bambini, nei sei brani di questo disco (triplo vinile con vero specchio in copertina) aleggia un'atmosfera da bad trip che raramente ho riscontrato altrove. Erano lo-fi quando il termine non era ancora stato inventato: musica aliena da assumere responsabilmente.ZWEISTEINTRIP · FLIP OUT · MEDITATIONPHILIPS 6630 002 (1970)tracklist herelink and password in the commentsca-pub-4891723252651775 | | By: Acne di Zanzara | | |
| | Raja Yoga and Science of Meditation | | 2007-10-11 18:28:14 | | . related to previous post: Prophet Muhammad's MeditationRaja Yoga ("royal yoga", "royal union", also known as Classical Yoga or simply Yoga) is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of ancient Hindu philosophy. It is also sometimes referred to as Astanga (eight-limbed) yoga because there are eight aspects to the path to which one must attend. Raja yoga is concerned principally with the cultivation of the mind using meditation (dhyana) to further one's acquaintance with Reality and finally achieve liberation or Union. The eight levels of Raja Yoga, clearly spelled out, are as follows:1. Self-Restraint/ "Yama"Self restraint can be best defined as the codes of behavior that keep the aspirant at peace with the world he lives in, as well as with himself. By engaging in such "self-restraint," the aspirant is freed from the negative Karma that unwholesome behavior will generate.Typically, this level of practice in all of the esoteric traditions is to instill a sense of righteous behavior in the aspirant. What many fail to realize is that an absence of past indiscretions also frees the mind in the present. Thus, a mind free from these concerns is at peace and free to focus on meditation.There are five precepts for self-restraint: # Non-killing/ "Ahimsa" # Truthfulness/ "Satya" # Non-stealing/ "Asteya" # Sexual Continence/ "Brahmacharya" # Non-covetousness/ "Áparigraha"2. Observance/ "Niyama"Observances build on the concepts of self-restraint, putting those principles into action in daily life. Such natural extensions comprise this second level.# Purity of action # Contentment # Austerity # Study of self-development through classic treatises # Physical discipline # The honoring of a guru # Surrender of ego to the ultimate universal powerMuch or most of this is not possible for modern society without having heightened awareness and psychological growth that could only come through some sort of preparatory practice like Hatha Yoga.3. Physical Practice/ "Asana"Although "physical practice" is considered an absolute necessity to open up and develop the muscular and central nervous systems in all of the traditions, it is not enough. The majority of these exercises are stretching in character, but many "Asanas" build incredible strength.In the truest understanding of Raja Yoga, though, asana relates to the sitting meditation postures of padmasana/lotus pose, siddhasana/accomplished pose for men, and siddha yoni asana/accomplished pose for women. To be able to sit in these poses for hours at a time comfortably with perfect concentration necessitates a high level of accomplishment in the asana practice of Hatha Yoga.4. Breathing Exercise/ "Pranayama"Breathing exercises develop the connection between the cultivation of energy/"Prana" and the breath of the aspirant. Various techniques are used in Yoga, from alternating nostrils to forced exhalations to timedinhalations and exhalations. It is at this point where the production of "Prana"/ "Chi" really accelerates. An advanced aspirant learns breathing techniques, some which trace the sensation of the breath up and down certain limbs or energy lines. Energy develops, and the aspirant presupposes that, in the energy felt, the ultimate goal of his exploration into meditation has been realized- the ability to feel energy travel through limbs or spine.5. Sense Withdrawal/ "Prathyahara"Sense withdrawal is the pulling of the five senses back into the mind and the detaching from the various sense stimuli that the surrounding environment is generating. This level is considered to be the last level of the foundation necessary to be successful in the pursuit of a true a spiritual experience in meditation."The excited senses of even a wise man, though he may be strong, impetuously carry away his mind. The practice demands considerable patience and perseverance. It is a trying discipline of the senses." -Swami Sivananda, "Fourteen Lessons on Raja Yoga"6. Concentration/ "Dharana"Concentration is possible once sense withdrawal has begun. The refocusing of the senses on a single concentration point continues the inward turning of the mind. In the practice of Trataka, seeing an image with the eyes closed at the eyebrow center is one example of such a concentration technique. When one focuses the mind like this, it is akin to all of the light being generated by a light bulb condensing into one point- a light bulb can light a room, whereas a laser can cut through metal. You are training your mind to be like a laser.Raja Yoga has it that if one can inwardly focus on such a point in this way for 12 seconds without interruption, it is considered a "Dharana." This is much harder than it sounds. Most people's minds will interrupt such an endeavor almost immediately.7. Meditation/ "Dhyana"Meditation is the unbroken flow of the mind on a single point for an extended period. In practice, it can be measured by counting the numbers of breaths in one's focus on a concentration point, with or without a mantra.8. Superconsciousness / "Samadhi"Superconciousness is the state of "union" that word Yoga directly refers to. The union achieved is described as: "In Samadhi, the meditator loses his individuality and becomes identical with the Supreme Self. Just as the river joins the ocean, the individual soul joins the Supreme Soul, the ocean of absolute consciousness."-Swami Sivananda, "Fourteen Lesson on Raja Yoga"It is at this level that the aspirant reaches a peak in his/her evolution. Very few aspirantst reach this level of development. It is really not worth talking about, since words fail to convey the experience adequately to any one who has not experienced this directly.- - -[>] How Prophet's meditation and teaching and the philosophy of Raja Yoga coincide can be discussed further in details. But for the moment anybody who is familiar with the inner philosophy of Islam can easily connect with the principles and different levels of Raja Yoga as outlined above.[>] Just as a hint (only) about the physical aspect (Asanas), let me mention few sacred traditions (hadith) of the Prophet, about his actions which might shed some light about Yoga method of sitting position (the lotus position) which even Prophet used as narrated and recorded by his companions.A Hadith reported by Dhayyal ibn Ubayd mentions: "I went to the Prophet and I found him seated with his legs double crossed." - Related by Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad.Jabir bin Samurah reported: "After the Fajr (dawn) prayer the Prophet used to sit crossed legged in the same place in which he had prayed till the sun shone brightly." - Abu Dawud."I visited the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and I saw him sitting cross-legged." - from the narration of Dhayyal ibn Hanzala.:: References:. Raja Yoga via Wikipedia. The Eight Levels of Raja Yoga - by Daniel Carr. Free books on Yoga by Swami Sivananda | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Prophet Muhammad's Meditation | | 2007-10-11 03:47:24 | | 1.It is known from historical accounts that before his prophetic illumination, the last Divine Messenger, Prophet Muhammad used to go to spiritual seclusions and extended retreats of meditation into Mouth Hira near Mecca. It is during one of such meditation retreats (in the holy month of Ramadan) in a defining moment of extra-cosmic enlightenment, Divine revelations started to reveal to him. The well-preserved collection of such Divine revelations later came to be known as Quran which literally means recitation because the Prophet following the inspirations, used to recite it to others including his companions.Now, interestingly nobody surely knows about the exact method of meditation that Prophet Muhammad used in his very personal experience in Mount Hira. The aspect of meditation and its teaching was most probably passed down to very inner circle of elect companions such as Ali, Abu Bakr, Fatima etc. who are known for their more evolved and higher spiritual station. The validation of the previous statement can be derived from the historical fact that holy companions like Ali, Abu Bakr were able to reach elevated levels of intense concentration and super-conscious stages during their formal prayers, which signifies that they were taught the science of concentration (which basically meditation is).Now Sufis or Muslim mystics preserved the tradition of meditation unlike the orthodox schools of Islam. Different Sufi groups have their different method of meditations transmitted from Prophet to his different elect companions. Prophet's meditation was and still is one of my most fascinating area of interest. Once in a conference I had the courage to ask Shaykh Hisham Muhammad Kabbani, the current spiritual master of distinguished Naqshbandi Order, whether the methods of Prophet's meditative experiences, specially in Hira mountain cave are recorded. The Shaykh replied, "nobody knows except Allah".2.Now as a learner if one approach (in a very human, rational way) about the urge to know the methods of Prophet Muhammad's meditation, it is very much plausible to think that since he was practicing this prior to his divine inspiration - he might have been introduced to the idea of meditation at some point of time earlier. It is known from the life of the holy Prophet that he used to travel to Syria in his young age. At that time Syria and that part of the world was the center of devout monks, mystics, kabbalists, sabians, gnostics - vibrating with fusion of different traditions. Now if one has to trace back the history of meditational techniques among different world faiths and analyze the time line (because the more ancient it is, the more sophisticated it might become over the time with accumulation of wisdom) - one is sure to go back to ancient land of Indus valley (hence the name Hindus) we now call India.Many scholars do acknowledge that fact that ancient Indian spiritual wisdom did spread beyond its boundaries. It was instrumental in influencing other religious and spiritual practices. Thus cross-cultural and cross-spiritual exchange was a very much possible reality prior and during the time of the Prophet. Hindu civilization having very rich tradition of meditation techniques was borrowed by others and assimilated into their own. Its not impossible that gnostics and ancient spiritual groups, particularly the Christian monks did know about such techniques from exchange of pilgrims among various lands.What my hypothesis is: it is very much possible that the meditation technique Prophet Muhammad used to practice might have been learned or influenced from gnostics during his trips to Syria and adjacent lands which again might have been inherited it from ancient Indian wisdom of meditation. The reason of saying that among many other reasons is because Indian meditation technique is one of the most sophisticated science of meditation known to mankind that still thrives today. If one look at the eastern meditation techniques, specially that of ancient science of Yoga from India, one will easily agree with that.Just as Islam is a transmission and continuation of Divine Inspiration from Judeo-Christian tradition, so is possible the cross-spiritual transmission of eastern ideas and techniques. Specially when it comes to higher level of consciousness and the art of self realization through meditation, it does hints to collective human experience across race and space. The idea of Prophet Muhammad's meditation always fascinates me and tracing its root in the broader context of collective human experience, (to my personal observation) one has to go back to Indian or Yogic wisdom of meditation because it is one of the most original, most ancient (we are talking about thousands of years before the birth of Christ even) and most importantly one of the most refined techniques of meditation that is known to humanity.[> NEXT POST ] i was reading about Raja Yoga (the Royal Path of Union, a specialized science of meditation from ancient India) and God willing in the next post i would like to post specifically on it (Raja Yoga) to demonstrate the proximity at the level of Haqiqa or Inner Reality between Islamic Philosophy and what Raja Yoga is about.. As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Rasul Allah. May God's infinite blessings be with the master and teacher of humanity, Prophet Muhammad upon whom the pinnacle of Divine Revelation was graced.(c) Sadiq M. Alam / UCLA | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | Tamarkoz | sufi meditation beyond concentration | | 2007-10-03 08:17:38 | | Last weekend i had the blessed opportunity to participate in the Tamarkoz meditation class organized by UCLA (university of california, los angeles) MTO sufi association. The class was instructed by experienced Tamarkoz practitioner and instructors. The experience was really energyzing and rejuvenating. Following the meditations there was zikr session and breaking of fast as well. As i observed it, Tamarkoz feels like it has incorporated fusion elements from ancient yoga of indian tradition and chinese tai-chi such as harmonious body movement and postures. :: What is TamarkozTamarkoz is a Persian term that means concentration, referring to the concentration of abilities. Consequently, the term concentration is synonymous with close attention, convergence, gathering, condensing, and consolidation. Moreover, Tamarkoz is the 1,400 year-old Sufi practice of concentration and meditation, allowing the seeker to connect with the reality within.Tamarkoz facilitates the journey of self knowledge, as it enables the individual to connect to one's inner source of energy by accessing the energy centers of the body. It guides the student through harmony and submission in order to achieve unity.Unlike simple concentration methods taught in classes bearing the title “meditation,” Tamarkoz goes beyond concentration, which is limited to the mind, and moves to the heart - enabling deeper meditation. The practice is built on a series of 5 different exercise groups which use posture, breathing, movement, relaxation, visualization, and energy work. The exercises include: Mental RelaxationMovazeneh – Energizing Physical Movements, Breathing Exercises – using rhythm, duration and depth, Deep Relaxation and Visualization – Achieving Total Relaxation Tamarkoz - Exploring the function of the body's energy centers:: Electromagnetic Centers of Energy The human body has a built-in electromagnetic system consisting of 13 main centers. The inherent functions of these centers are vital to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the human being. The most important of these centers resides in the heart. According to the teachings of Professor Sadegh Angha, the 41st master of the MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism, the Source of Life in the heart is the primary energy source of the body."In Tamarkoz, the magnetic centers are in a progressive process of activating, balancing, and unifying our energy fields. Through awareness of these centers we are guided toward fulfilling our inherent potentials. With Tamarkoz, the energies are aligned, balanced, and unified so that the mind, heart, and magnetic fields all work together." - From Hidden Angles of Life By Professor Sadegh Angha Pir Oveyssi.For Techniques, Benefits and Relazation exercises read more here:: Refences:. Tamarkoz. Learn More about Tamarkoz classes and events. Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi (MTO) Sufi AssociationTrue Meditation is achieved only through the heart. - Nader Angha, 'Pir Oveyssi' - | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | | | | | | | Meditation For The Weight Watcher | | 2007-09-20 22:09:10 | | We all know weight control can seem difficult and unattainable. But, with a little common sense and a realignment of your mental perspective, it’s not impossible to achieve. As a matter of fact, it may be a lot easier than you think.
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| | Meditation, Entertainment Choices, and Happiness | | 2007-09-20 22:09:04 | | Meditation usually keeps me in a very blissed out or peaceful state. Yet a few mornings ago I found myself swimming in negativity. It was the usual stuff - money problems, blaming others, and a whirlwind of thinking. I even had trouble starting the car. What the heck was going on?
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| | | Buddhist meditation center lands in Mesa | | 2007-09-20 06:10:00 | | Those interested in meditation have a new place to learn and practice it in the Southeast Valley. The Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center has established a venue in Mesa. The registered, tax-exempt, non-profit society is primarily run by Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Venerable Siyabalagoda Ananda and the Rev. Dhammapala Kennard."I've been here 17 years trying to get a center. Finally, we can start the work," said Dhammapala of Chandler, who embraced Buddhist philosophy and was ordained in Malaysia in 1995.
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| | Changemaker Meditation Books | | 2007-09-12 13:19:00 | | The Changemaker Library has been divided into eight categories. These are creativity, exercise, health, meditation, peace of mind, personal development, spiritual direction, and stress reduction. A few of the books have been recommended for more than one category. The Changemaker Library recommended books for meditation: Complete Guide to Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Relief Parragon Publishing ISBN 1-4542-216-5 Amazon link The Meditation Year: A Seasonal Guide to Contemplation, Relaxation, and Visualization. Jane Hope ISBN 1-58017-427-2 Amazon link Taming the Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions Thich Nhat Hanh ISBN 1-59448-134-2 Amazon link Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life. Jon Kabat-Zinn ISBN 0-7868-8070-8 Amazon link My first meditation lessons: In 1983, after seven years of sobriety, I realized that I needed to learn how to be a calmer person. During a three year period, I started going in and out of clinical depression. Of course, being an overachiever, I kept telling myself to snap out of it. The idea that I had a mental illness never occurred to me. I now believe depression to be an emotional disease that affects people mentally. I was sponsoring 8 people in AA and going to daily meetings. However, I was gradually losing the ability to support my daughter, Lisa, and me. I had always wanted to live in Florida. So after Cuba, Lisa and I moved here. We had no family or friends for a support system. I started meditation in 1983 by keeping a steno pad and using the Bible and a concordance. I chose different topics from the concordance to study. I did this early in the morning so I started each day with positive thoughts. I continued to do this for a few years. One day, at the library, which has always been my main source of enjoyment, I checked out some books on meditation. Having been reared a Presbyterian, the meditation was new for me. I am sure that there are some Presbyterians who meditate, but I didn’t know any. Luckily, during this period, Lisa and I attended both the Winter Park Presbyterian Church and on Wednesday nights, we went to Calvary Assembly. On Wednesday, the adults went to the large sanctuary and the children had a separate service. One evening, after the Calvary Assembly service, Lisa said that something wonderful had happened to her. She said that she felt that a large weight was lifted from her. She was in sixth grade so I almost slipped to my knees in the parking lot in gratitude. What a wonderful gift for her and for me. I got to the knees part as soon as I got home. I don’t know any greater gift a child can give to parents than accepting the God of his/her understanding. I know that being under God’s guidance our main job as a parent has been fulfilled. | | By: Changemaker: Healing Mind, Body and Soul | | |
| | Guided Meditation For A Better Life | | 2007-09-11 07:09:46 | | Would you like to have a better life? Who wouldn’t? Better health, greater wealth and consistent happiness are closer to you than you think. Through the power of guided meditation, anyone can change their life for the better. Learn how you can begin to benefit from this simple practice.
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| | | Using Energy Meditation To Improve Your Life | | 2007-09-11 05:09:42 | | Energy meditation: how do you best practice this ancient form of meditation? When it comes to using meditation there are many different forms that a person can use. One such technique is known as energy meditation, which is one of the spiritual forms of meditation that people are now using to help make changes [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
| | In the Middle of Opposing Forces - Active Meditation | | 2007-09-02 21:09:48 | | Meditation for the sake of spiritual ascension is not just about learning how to sit quietly and go blank. It can be an incredible journey inwards where you can discover the workings of the universe. Within each us is a connection to that incredible force that sustains everything we know as existence. If we can [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
| | | Vipassana Meditation | | 2007-09-02 21:09:29 | | Vipassana Meditation is a form of witnessing and observing the mind. Vipassana is the most essential exercise in the field of Self Development of Yoga and Meditation. It teaches you how to become aware of the unconscious thought patterns that dominate your mind and control your experience of life. Only once you become conscious of [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
| | Purposeful Meditation | | 2007-09-02 20:09:33 | | Meditation is a powerful tool used by millions of people worldwide as a method to reduce stress, increase spiritual growth and impact overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, there are many myths stigmatizing the art of meditation. Meditation is often thought of as a “clearing of the mind.” This could not be further [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
| | Chill Out With Meditation | | 2007-09-02 20:09:06 | | We have so many natural tools of health that are just waiting to be picked up and used. The art of meditation is one of them. Once learned, there is not stopping the power and magic that becomes available to us.
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| | | | How to Improve Your Life With Easy Meditation Techniques | | 2007-09-02 19:09:46 | | Nowadays, the easy meditation techniques can be considered almost essential, if wanting to relax and to detach from stress. We all tend to get caught up in tensioned environments, be it the case of professional or personal ones and forget how to spend quality time and how to basically rediscover ourselves and enjoy our lives. [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
| | Higher Forms of Meditation - A Basic Introduction | | 2007-09-02 19:09:19 | | There are many different kinds of meditation practices. Active meditation is for those who wish to explore the greater capacity within us to perceive the essence of the universe. As with everything else in life in order to accomplish an ability you must first set the goal to do so. You must first understand the [...] | | By: Online Business Alliance & Niches | | |
| | | | | Salat | The Islamic Prayer and Meditation | | 2007-08-27 22:30:57 | | A Muslim need not go to any Ashram (or Special Retreat) for meditation if he or she knows how to perform Salât. Salat is the formal, uniform way of prayer for whole of humanity taught by God through the last messenger, Muhammad, the praised one.Salât is a meditation of the highest order but even most Muslims have forgotten it. They read Namâz (the persian word for Salat) or recite Namâz or even offer Namâz but they do not meditate in it though it is a pre-requisite. A Salât does not even start without the state of meditation. The Prophet, peace be upon him, instructed a person in Salât to meditate upon the presence of God who is watching the devotee. A state of trance is reached when he really meditates upon it.Then comes the voice of The Word of God from the lips of the Imam (person who leads the prayer in a gathering). If he really started Salât with a state of meditation, the voice of the Imam seems to be coming from a spiritual source. The words of the Qur’ân work as sug | | By: Inspirations and Creative Thoughts | | |
| | | | | | | | The Many Benefits of Meditation | | 2007-08-12 22:08:57 | | Meditation is a very valuable art form. Its healing powers are vast and long-lasting. When you engage in meditation, you can give yourself a wonderful lift by relaxing the mind and body at the same time. Enlightenment can be yours if you master meditation techniques.
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| | | | Mindfulness vs Meditation - Cheering For Chocolate | | 2007-08-12 22:08:52 | | Not into meditation? Relax! There are other ways to develop mindfulness, and you’re free to find the ones that work for YOU. If meditation tastes like vanilla and you’re really just longing for chocolate, find out how your mindfulness practice can include playful, powerful, eyes-wide-open ways to get calm, clear and creative.
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