“Going to sleep so closely resembles the way I now must go toward my freedom. Handing myself over to what I don’t understand would be like placing myself at the edge of nothing. It will be just like ...
In the context of meditation practice, meditators can experience a state of "pure awareness" or "pure consciousness", in which they perceive consciousness itself. This state can be experienced in ...
The quirky helmer known for Boy Scout demeanor and twisted tales shares his creative vision in a surprisingly gentle tome informed by the underlying teachings of Transcendental Meditation. But don't ...
Rachel Feltman: These days, most of us have at least a passing familiarity with the idea of meditation. Whether it’s something you’ve seen portrayed on TV, something you have a casual go at to cap off ...
The word meditation stems from meditatum, a Latin term that means "to ponder." Davanger (2008) reviewed a cross-section of research looking at meditation and speculated that the practice might be as ...
Millions worldwide practice mindfulness meditation, not just for their mental health but as a means to enhance their general well-being, reduce stress and be more productive at work. The past decade ...
The article explores various states of consciousness, from wakefulness to deep sleep, unconsciousness, meditation, hypnosis, and altered states, emphasizing the ultimate state of enlightenment. It ...
In the context of meditation practice, meditators can experience a state of "pure awareness" or "pure consciousness", in which they perceive consciousness itself. This state can be experienced in ...
Today, millions of Americans say they practice some form of yoga and/or meditation. It’s become a health fad. Yet the goal of these practices seems unknown or elusive to many practitioners — ...