Entries by BE Staff
The Practical Aspects of Preparing for Formal Sitting Meditation
Yama and Niyama from the Yoga sutras remind us of what not to do – Yama (stealing, being violent, being greedy, speakin untruth) and what conditions help – Niyama (like […]
Buddhist Teaching on the Five Hindrances
Grasping, craving or desire, anger, sloth, restlessness, and doubt—these are the known as the Five Hinderances to Medin Buddhism. In this dharma talk excerpt, Ayya Anandabodhi explains in-depth each of […]
5 Common Obstacles to Meditation
The Buddhist tradition notes five main obstacles during meditation. These challenges distract the meditator from the meditation technique. These hindrances sidetrack the mind away from present moment awareness, preventing relaxation […]
What is Kapha?
Kapha is principally a combination of Earth andWater and is the energy that forms the body’s structure, andprovides the “glue” or cohesion that holds the cells together.Kapha supplies the water […]
Ayurveda teaching on KAPHA (Dr. Lad explains)
Kapha is principally a combination of Earth and Water and is the energy that forms the body’s structure, and provides the “glue” or cohesion that holds the cells together. Kapha […]
Ayurveda teaching on Pitta
When fire and water combine, they create steam. Fire is hot, mobile and sharp and water is liquid and “oily. These are “pitta” qualities known to govern the workings of […]
Madame Guyon on What Silence Is
Now do you understand what Silence is, it is being Still, ceasing your efforts to make things happen…no sooner do the bodily eyes close, than the soul is wrapped in […]
Ancient Knowledge Of Sri Anandamayi Ma
In recognizing the eternal unconditioned awareness that is our true self, we unlock the door to the infinite, the eternal, the divine, the very essence of timeless teachings…in doing so, […]