What is Stillness?

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

The Sage of Arunachala: Life and Teachings of Ramana Maharshi

Ramana Maharshi sitting at Arunachala

Early Life and Self-Realization Ramana Maharshi was born as Venkataraman Iyer in 1879 in Tiruchuzhi, Tamil Nadu. At the young age of 16, he had a profound spiritual experience that completely transformed his life. He experienced a sudden and intense fear of death, which led him to inquire deeply into the nature of the self. … Read more