'This book is a collection of the writings of Swami Vivekananda on the theory and practice of meditation. It is more of an introductory book with plenty of inspiration passages to motivate a reader to adopt meditation for a better and peaceful life.
This book is a collection of Swami Vivekananda's explanation of Meditation, his writings and lectures on Meditation, its benefits and its methods. It is a book with teachings from the life of Swami Vivekananda, to help one get through the chaos in one's life. Swami ji believed that meditation should be of a negative nature. Think away everything. Analyze everything that comes in the mind by the sheer action of the will. Next, assert what we really are existence, knowledge and bliss being, knowing and loving. This book explores all his thoughts on meditation and its methods.
“The Powers Of The Mind” is a speech delivered at Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 1900 by Swami Vivekananda explained his thoughts on the Powers of the Mind. This book brings together that speech for followers everywhere in his exact words.
Strength and fearlessness are the two prime virtues which are the markers of the health of a human being and society. Every crime and and antisocial and inhuman act is the outcome of lack of true strength and fearlessness. But what do we mean by strength, and what does fearlessness connote? In this booklet published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, Swami Tathagatananda has presented Vivekananda’s views on this subject. We are sure the author's presentation will shed new light on our understanding of these eternal virtues and will urge our younger generation to imbibe and practice them.
This is the second volume of a two-book series that peels away the metaphors and explains the living traditions of Lao Tse's water method of Taoist meditation. The main focus of the book is to explain 'inner dissolving, ' its major mediation technique that helps people overcome deeply bound negative emotions, deepen their spiritual and psychic development, and develop balance and compassion. "The Great Stillness" is one of the few books that discusses the Taoist traditions of sexual chi gung and meditation. It is the only book that includes detailed instructions and illustrations for the moving meditation practice called Circle Walking that was developed in Taoist monasteries over 4000 years ago. This volume advances the breathing lessons taught in volume one: "Relaxing Into Your Being,"
Some people think meditation is something that takes years to learn. The truth is, it's a very natural state of awareness that can be developed in just a few minutes each day. The benefits of meditation are infinite! Develop concentration Learn to focus your attention Relax your body and mind quickly and easily Release fears Increase your health and wellness Exchange old habits for new ones Identify personal goals and aspirations Discover which meditation method works best for you 2003 COVR Award Winner (Best Alternative Health Book)
Invites seekers to open themselves to the authentic experience of meditation, revealing ways to ask spiritually powerful questions and determine the real answers.
Until you know what your mind is doing, you cannot control it. Meditation is one of the greatest ways to control your mind. Meditation is considered one of the most essential components in spirituality and used as a means to attain enlightenment. In this book, Swami Vivekananda, one of the most celebrated spiritual leaders of India, provides an introduction to meditation, its different methods, its power, and how it can bring enlightenment, happiness and peace to our lives. He delves deeper into the concept through two approaches—meditation through Raja Yoga by controlling the mind and through understanding the oneness of the soul and brahma as has been practiced in Vedanta philosophy. The simple yet effective techniques provided in this book can bring one balance of mind, body, and soul thereby bringing a sense of calmness and equanimity.