Here’s a list of lessons you can learn from the life of the Blue God or the Destroyer – Lord Shiva. Never Tolerate Evil Shiva is known for his intolerance for evil and for his need to destroy it in a fair and just manner. He always took a stand against injustice. Practice Self-Control In […]
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A celebrated spiritual leader, Osho’s teachings resonate well with the modern man striving to strike a balance in life. Here are some of his wisest words!
By Shuddhanandaa Brahamchari Last week I wrote about listening body. This week I give you another dimension is to listen to our minds. As long as we listen to the conversations of our mind we are restless. But our practice of contemplation and meditation gradually takes us into the state of awareness of our inner […]
The efficacy of prayer is not dependent on the whim or favoritism of a mythical overlord, whom some mistake for the great Divine Source.
The more you talk about it, the more difficult it becomes to comprehend – “Anirvachaniya”
The meaning of the word ‘Vipassana’ is insight – to perceive things as they really are, without a veil, without any facade, in their absolute true nature. Practicing Vipassana involves a practical and scientific examination and observation of the self that results in complete purification of the mind and achievement of the highest possible happiness. […]
Recently a friend, a sincere seeker, sent me a query on Quora: What is the difference of involvement, participation, and witnessing in relation to meditation? What is the difference between totality and concentration? This is certainly a genuine question of all the seekers on the path. My response is based on my experience and my understanding: […]
uddha was to give an extremely special talk one day. Thousands of people from miles around had come. When Buddha arrived, he was holding a flower. Time passed but Buddha said nothing. He just kept looking at the flower. The crowd was growing unrestless. Mahakashyapa could no longer restrain himself and laughed. Buddha called him […]
Often, in our daily lives, we talk more than we listen. There’s more words in the air than silences. We often feel awkward when a silence surrounds the table. But often than not, these empty periods communicate more than our words ever can or ever will. Here’s a story about the same, from our very […]
“The child loved to dance. She didn’t respond to any therapy or treatment that her parents had arranged for her, but whenever she would see dance shows and/or hear upbeat music, she would dance,”