Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
This is the central principle of meditation: we become what we meditate on. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Imagine a hot tub for the mind. That is what meditation is; it can bathe your mind in relaxing thoughts. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Meditation is warm-up exercise for the mind, so that you can jog through the rest of the day without getting agitated or… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Having come to realize in the first stage of meditation that we are not our bodies, in the second stage we make… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Today, everything I do from morning meditation on - eating breakfast, going for a walk, writing, reading, even recreation - is governed… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Eventually, meditation will make our mind calm, clear, and as concentrated as a laser which we can focus at will. This capacity… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
As meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings and fits of emotion begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior. We see clearly that… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
“Attention can be trained very naturally, with affection, just as you train a puppy. When something distracts your attention, you say “Come… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Don't think the purpose of meditation is to go deep into consciousness, wrap a blanket around yourself, and say, 'How cozy! I'm… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
At the beginning of every winter people are careful to install storm windows. These extra panes of glass protect their houses against… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
We can all learn to conquer hatred through love -drawing on the power released through the practice of meditation to throw all… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
“Meditation is the basis of a life of splendid health, untiring energy, unfailing love, and abiding wisdom. It is the very foundation… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
“As meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings, and fits of emotions begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior. We see clearly that… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
Meditation may require a lifetime to master, but it will have been a lifetime well spent. ... If you want to judge… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
When we truly are putting others first, we cannot but feel at peace with ourselves. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
The real essentials of life - compassion, kindness, good will, forgiveness - are what is fundamental to living as a true human being. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
At the beginning of every winter people are careful to install storm windows. These extra panes of glass protect their houses against the bitter… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
A calm mind releases the most precious capacity a human being can have: the capacity to turn anger into compassion, fear into fearlessness, and… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
Don't think the purpose of meditation is to go deep into consciousness, wrap a blanket around yourself, and say, 'How cozy! I'm going to… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
Meditation may require a lifetime to master, but it will have been a lifetime well spent. ... If you want to judge your progress,… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
“Meditation is the basis of a life of splendid health, untiring energy, unfailing love, and abiding wisdom. It is the very foundation of that… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
Love is so exquisitely elusive. It cannot be bought, cannot be badgered, cannot be hijacked. It is available only in one rare form: as… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
Meditation is warm-up exercise for the mind, so that you can jog through the rest of the day without getting agitated or spraining your… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
By removing that which is petty and self-seeking, we bring forth all that is glorious and mindful of the whole. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
As we get deeper, we move closer and closer to other people; we feel closer to life as a whole. — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
To be secure everywhere is the mark of sophistication, to be unshakable is the mark of courage, to be permanently in love with every… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
It is not action or effort that we must surrender; it is self-will, and this is terribly difficult. You must do your best constantly,… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share
“We expect professional and financial success to require time and effort. Why do we take success in our relationships for granted? Why should we… — eknath easwaran Copy Share
