A visit to a temple is an opportunity to immerse yourself in divine presence, to offer prayers, and to connect with the sacred energy of the deity honored there. Whether you are preparing for the visit or reflecting afterward, this tea meditation helps you align your mind and heart with the sacredness of the temple, … Read more
Stillness is many things to different people. Its gifts are as varied as the ways we practice it. When we open ourselves to stillness, we discover its subtle power to transform our lives from within. Stillness in Everyday Life Stillness is the absence of noise—a gentle, inner hush that invites us to simply be. It … Read more
That which has created this and all other universes holds ultimate peace at its core—peace beyond all qualities or opposites. It is the very substance of existence itself. As we are made in its image, we share that same essence. We can realize this truth and experience our own absolute, inner peace as the essence … Read more
A Return to the Self Opening Prayer Beloved Presence,You who are not separate from me,You who dwell in the quiet center of all things—Let me remember You now.Let every breath bring me home to what never left.May this moment be a doorway into the stillnesswhere only Truth remains. Tathasthu – So be it. Guided Meditation … Read more
Chai, the beloved spiced tea, is much more than just a drink; in many cultures, particularly in India, it holds spiritual significance. The preparation, serving, and consumption of chai can be a sacred practice, one that fosters mindfulness, connection, and a deeper sense of well-being. In this post, we will explore how chai is often … Read more
Advaita, which means “non-duality,” is a profound philosophy that teaches us about the oneness of existence. At its core, Advaita emphasizes that what you experience as “you” is fundamentally the same essence experienced by everything that exists around you. This realization leads to a deep understanding that there is no separation between the self and … Read more
To meditate on light as Vallalar Ramalinga Swamigal taught: . . This practice purifies the mind, awakens higher consciousness, and aligns one with the universal light of creation.
Meditation is for You Why do you want to stay in a state of suffering if through meditation you can get out of it? Why do you want to experience the ups and downs in your moods (which are merely thoughts), if you can go beyond them through meditation? Who creates our positive and negative … Read more
This is an excellent question that was posted on Good Life Zen: Is Happiness a Worthwhile Goal? It was surprising to me to see that no one of the readers discussed in the comments meditation as a tool to reach a state beyond the dualities of life (happy & sad, warm & cold, hungry & full, etc.), a state of eternal … Read more
My art is about the bindu or dot. The bindu is the central focal point of a yantra like the Sri Yantra that is used for Sri Vidya Puja at Vedic temples. The bindu is created in black, perfect for meditation. It sucks the meditator right in like a black hole especially when the dot … Read more