Fire was of great importance in ancient Hindu culture, so it’s not surprising that Sanskrit provides many words for fire in addition to the common term, agni. Some words for fire are highly descriptive, like…
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The Vastness of Consciousness — Vedantic Teachings for Liberation: Moksha
Long ago, the ancient rishis explored the mysteries of creation – birth and death, heaven and earth, suffering and liberation. They sought not only spiritual wisdom; they sought knowledge of the cosmos as well. They…
Infinite Peace: A Meditator’s Guide to Mind and Consciousness
When I lived in California long ago, I loved to trek through the Sierra Nevada mountains, where I could hike for days without seeing a single car or building. Miles of winding trails led to…
Samadhi – Guided Meditation #3 – “Prana”
As with all of the Samadhi meditations there’s no ‘doing’ in this meditation. There’s nothing to figure out with the mind. But instead we will come to recognize what the mind is already doing, and…
Samadhi – Guided Meditation Series – Intro
These guided meditations have been created to be used freely by everyone. They reflect some of the core practices at the Samadhi Center and are just some of the many techniques that may be practiced…
Kundalini Yoga — as Envisioned by the Ancient Yogis
An astonishing energy, known as kundalini, is said to lay coiled at the base of the spine, dormant, like a sleeping snake. This serpent energy can be woken from its slumber by the practice of…
Samadhi – Guided Meditation #1- Breath as the Bridge
Start with a calm and peaceful mind. Relaxing deeply, yet being completely alert and present. Your outer posture should remain strong, but not rigid. Relaxed, but not slumping. Observe the natural breath. During this meditation,…
Samadhi Movie, 2017 – Part 1 – “Maya, the Illusion of the Self”
Samadhi is an ancient Sanskrit word, for which there is no modern equivalent. There is a fundamental challenge with making a film about Samadhi. Samadhi points to something that can’t be conveyed on the level…
Samadhi – Guided Meditation #2- The Hindrances
People often get frustrated when the hindrances arise and they feel that they’re doing something wrong in their meditation. It’s important to understand that the hindrances manifest because you are working correctly. They are a…
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