Mystic

  • How can I become a self-sufficient meditator?

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    My effort is to leave you alone with meditation—without any mediator between you and existence. When you’re not in meditation, you feel separated from existence, and that very separation is […]

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  • What about the aches or pains I might feel during or after meditating?

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    If you have any pre-existing health concerns—such as back issues, heart conditions, or other medical conditions—it’s always wise to consult your physician before engaging in active or dynamic meditation methods. […]

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  • How do I deal with distractions like pain and itching during meditation?

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    If you feel pain, simply be attentive to it. Don’t react. Don’t try to escape. Attention is the great sword—it cuts through everything. Just watch the pain, stay with it. […]

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  • Does Meditation Have Anything to Do with Religion?

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    I’ve removed all religious labels from meditation—so a Hindu can remain a Hindu and still meditate. A Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, or even an atheist—anyone—can meditate without conflict. There’s […]

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  • What is Vipassana

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    Vipassana is so simple that even a child can do it.In fact, a child may do it better than you—because their mind is still clear, untouched by the noise and […]

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  • What Is the Mind?

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    The mind is your past—memories, knowledge, experiences, regrets.And the mind is also your future—hopes, fears, projections, fantasies. We plan our future using pieces of the past—choosing the joyful moments and […]

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  • Is Meditation a Belief?

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    No—meditation is not a belief. A belief simply means: you don’t know, but you believe anyway.My whole effort is to help you never to believe in anything unless you directly […]

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  • Is It Possible to Meditate Without Any Technique?

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    This question is deeply important, because meditation in its essence requires no technique at all. Meditation is pure awareness, simple presence, an effortless alertness. Awareness is not something you do—it […]

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  • Do I Need to Make an Effort to Be Aware?

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    Awareness does not come through effort. In fact, if you try to be aware, you create inner tension—because all effort breeds tension. When you try to force awareness, you end […]

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  • How to Know If You Are Making Progress in Meditation

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    When you are meditating or working on yourself and begin to wonder whether you’re making any progress, understand this clearly: if you’re truly progressing, you won’t need to ask. Because […]

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