Category Archives: Meditation
Concentrate On The Action, Not The Result
If you are doing meditation and I hope you are – you will face frustration from time to time because you will think that you are unable to focus well. I am doing Vipassana meditation and in this form of … Continue reading
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Lose Yourself
What is meant by spirituality runs like a common thread through all cultures and religious traditions? It is expressed in the Christian tradition by the words: “He that loses his soul shall find it.” A Buddhist poem expresses this intuition … Continue reading
Witness Your Own Thoughts
On being a witness, I am in the middle of reading Eckhart Tolle’s new book – The New Earth This article gives my views on this book. Eckhart Tolle’s first book – The Power of Now – is a modern … Continue reading
Witnessing – The Art Of Non-Judgment
Regarding Witnessing I was reading The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts and I came across a method that can make witnessing second nature and a habit for all of us. It is this: We all have this concept of … Continue reading
Personal And Spiritual Growth Through Acceptance And Surrender
One of the most useful concepts to grow spiritually and becoming happier is the method of acceptance and surrender. I have personally found this method to be perhaps the most workable and useful in retaining my poise and staying happier … Continue reading
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Letting Go Of Anger And Pride
“Let go of anger, let go of pride” – The Dhammapada Why it is so difficult to let go of anger and pride? And why is it important and necessary that we do so?. Both of these feelings are by–products … Continue reading
Gaining Peace Of Mind
How do we gain peace of mind? Or more to the point why are our minds so turbulent, why are we always so agitated? It is because we are not the masters of the mind. The mind is our master. … Continue reading
Transform Pain And Suffering To Gain Peace
Pain and suffering are an integral part of our lives. We have come to accept them as a fact of life. We do not know that it is entirely possible to transform it into peace and joy and thus grow … Continue reading
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Meditation And Impermanence
In this article I want to mention again one technique of meditation that can completely transform your life. I had covered this concept in one of my earlier articles. But this technique of meditation is so powerful and beneficial that … Continue reading
How To Witness Your Own Thoughts And Feelings
In some of my earlier articles in this series I have stressed on the need to be a witness of your thoughts and feelings. Through this we dis-identify with the mind and obtain some rest from out fretful, anxious selves. … Continue reading
