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Like a Smile That Was Always There
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Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Judaism: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, POETRY : ME/CFS – Voices of Strength and Resilience, POETRY: Christian Mystics & More, Poetry: Expressions of Spirit, Heart, and Insight., POETRY: Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality, Etc., Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationLet’s just sit. No commentary. No effort. Just being. And let the Truth reveal itself like a smile that was always there. 🕊🪷✨
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Into the Mystic: The Journey from Meditation to Contemplation
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“The Wisdom of No Escape” by Pema Chödrön, Advaita Vedanta, “Ramana Maharshi’s Forty Verses On What Is”, “The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen” by Namkhai Norbu, “The Hakomi Way: Consciousness & Healing: The Legacy of Ron Kurtz”, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Blog Posts with Books in Associated, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christian Mystic: St. John of the Cross, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Guiding Principles, Hatha Yoga: The Path of Physical Mastery and Inner Balance, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., Hindu Sacred Texts and Scriptures, IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Neti Neti, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Sacred Community Collaboration, Sacred Text: The Bhagavad Gita: Dialogue of Duty and Devotion, Sacred Text: The Ramayana: An Epic Journey of Virtue and Valor, Sacred Text: The Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Byron Katie, Teacher: Carl Jung, Teacher: Joseph Cambell, Teacher: Joseph Goldstein: Insight Meditation and the Path of Mindfulness, Teacher: Paramahansa Yogananda, Teacher: Ram Dass, Teacher: Ron Kurtz, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Teacher: Tibetan Master: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Pema Chödrön, Teacher: Toni Bernhard, Teacher: Vipassana Master: S.N. Goenka, Teacher: Zen Master: Dogen, Teacher: Zen Master: Reb Anderson (Tenshin Roshi), Teacher: Zen Master: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Teacher: Zen Master: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, The Dark Night of the Soul, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga Nidra: The Path of Deep Relaxation and Conscious Awareness, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha Sara Pradīpika, Yoga Yājñavalkya, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this personal reflection, we explore the contemplative journey of shifting from meditation to contemplation, as inspired by St. John of the Cross. Drawing on insights from Namkhai Norbu, Ramana Maharshi, Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Dalai Lama, the post delves into meditative absorption and the quiet unfolding of awareness. By embracing curiosity and the…
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Resting in the Silence of Being: A Journey Into Stillness
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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Sri Ramana MaharshiDiscover the transformative power of stillness with the mantra “I am That.” In this meditation practice, we explore how resting in silence can reveal our true nature and lead us to self-realization. This gentle guide will show you how to stop chasing thoughts and desires, allowing the natural peace within you to emerge. Learn how…
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Introduction to Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance
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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, Teacher: Sri RamaKrishna, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yogapractice of sacred sound, in this introductory post. Learn how the repetition of mantras—sacred syllables, words, or phrases—elevates consciousness, focuses the mind, and fosters a deep connection with the divine. Discover the power of sound vibrations in aligning the mind, body, and spirit, and how consistent practice in Mantra Yoga can dissolve the ego and…
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A Universal Prayer: From Darkness to Light, From Untruth to Truth
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Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this blog post, we explore the universal prayer “Om Asatoma Sadgamaya”, an ancient mantra from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad that seeks to guide us from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, and from death to immortality. By connecting this powerful mantra with Biblical scriptures, we find shared spiritual aspirations that resonate across Hinduism, Advaita…