Rupert Spira on the Two Types of Silence
“There are two types of silence: the absence of sound and thought, and the silence behind that absence, or the silence behind the silence. Rest as that. Notice the expectation: […]
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Lifestyle & Daily Practices Anchoring us in Meditation
We come together, to “just sit”. We listen to the silence. We listen to our thoughts, We listen to our feelings and emotions. Not concentration, only awareness of all the […]
Vasant Lad on Listening
“Listen completely to the call of a bird, the cry of a child. Listen to every sound that comes to you, without liking it, disliking it or judging it. When peace listens to […]
Four Noble Truths (as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh)
Enryu shared that he makes the point of inter-being. So often we see the purpose of our practice is to change or to suffer less, have a happier life. All […]
Buzzing Bee’s Breath (Brahmari Pranayama)
A practical tool from the Yogic tradition was shared as an aid to alleviate anxiety and stress. Sometimes, aids to sitting meditation can be very helpful to calm the mind. […]
Is it Possible to Live Free of Anxiety?
by Rupert Spira Is it possible to live free of anxiety? Rupert is asked this common question by someone who says that they approach so many life situations with a feeling […]
Dogen Zenji on Just Sitting
“Just sitting, with no deliberate thought, is the important aspect of serene reflection meditation.” — Dogen Zenji
Charlotte Joko Beck on What Life Gives Us
“Life always gives us exactly the teacher we need at every moment. This includes every mosquito, every misfortune, every red light, every traffic jam, every obnoxious supervisor (or employee), every illness, every loss, every […]
Path of Aliveness
Enryu read from the book called Path of Aliveness by Christian Dillo Encouraged to remain unmoving and withhold any attempt to make it go away. Whatever your experience is, open […]
Yogatattvopanishad on Bee’s Breath
“The humming sound of Brāhmarī or Bee’s breath, unfolds the ether element in all bodily channels so life energy, prāna, can flow freely. It soothes the nerves and calms the mind.” — Yogatattvopanishad