Discover clear, practical guidance for calmness, inner peace, and self-awareness. In this section, you’ll find articles explaining what meditation is, why it matters, and how to practice it in daily life. Learn about the different meditation techniques, their mental and spiritual benefits, and how to make meditation a natural part of your routine.
Start with our in-depth guide — Meditation Guide — then explore the articles below.
Watching your thoughts as they come and go can help you calm the nonstop flow of your thoughts and bring peace to your mind. Watching your thoughts is one of the techniques of meditation and is the topic of this article. Meditation is not reserved only for people living in …
“Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its weakness; by constant meditation, it gains strength”.– Sri Ramana Maharshi These words, from one of the great spiritual teachers, Sri Ramana Maharshi, define in concise words what it means …
Are you keen on making progress with meditation but do not have enough time to practice it as much as you want? Do you wish you could join a meditation retreat at least once in your life? If you are earnest about meditation, you can progress even in a busy …
You might have considered learning to meditate, but you ask what you will get out of it. The following questions might have crossed your mind: Is meditation important? What will you get from meditation? Why do people meditate? Meditation Releases Stress Meditation is a mental – spiritual practice that relaxes …
People who start meditating often ask, “What is the best time of the day to meditate?” The short answer is now. Now is the best time to meditate. Any time of the day or night, morning, noon, or evening, is suitable for meditation. If you are earnest about meditation, do …
“Who Am I” Meditation In this article, you will learn how to practice the “Who Am I ” meditation. This meditation was recommended by the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi. Before we delve into this meditation, let’s first speak about meditation in general. Meditation might mean different things to different people, …
A regular practice of meditation has a profound effect on the mind and on one’s awareness and consciousness. Regular practice of meditation calms down the restlessness of the mind and, therefore, makes it possible to experience and become aware of something which is beyond the scope of the mind. Thoughts …
Meditation has always been recognized as the antidote and remedy for stress, worry and fear. It is not a magical medicine, and the results do not show overnight, but they are assured, if you commit yourself to meditate every day. We are living in a world full of tensions, stress …
I received an email some time ago from a person who read an article about the mind, saying that the article made him feel uncomfortable. The article’s title was “You are not the Mind”, and it stated that the mind is a tool we use and is not who we …
I always enjoy visiting Watkins Books in London. Whenever I happen to be in London, I like to go there and browse the many books on Esoterica, spirituality, meditation, and other topics. I like this bookshop for its outstanding collection of books on many of my favorite topics, and I …