There are a variety of different types of meditation along with a wide-assortment of techniques within each approach. Those who mediate may do so for diverse objectives including lower blood pressure and stress reduction, relaxation and peace of mind, internal energy and strength or even love and patience. The term mediation can describe a variety of different practices so here’s a basic guide to what possibilities may help you in your life. Mindfulness As part of the road toward enlightenment and nirvana, Buddhists practice a form of … [Read more...]
The Power Of OM – Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life!
If words are weapons then thoughts are what create those weapons - their power for good or for evil has been recognized by humans for centuries. The universal sound OM (or AUM, as it phonetically should be pronounced), according to the Hindus and Buddhists, is representative of God himself and is therefore the most basic, natural and pristine sound that man has ever uttered. According to Swami Vivekananda, “The first letter A is the root sound, the key which is pronounced without touching any part of the tongue or palate. U rolls from the very … [Read more...]