There are few greater temptations on earth than to stay permanently at Oxford in meditation, and to read all the books in… — Hilaire Belloc Copy Share Image
Spiritual practice is not just sitting and meditation. Practice is looking, thinking, touching, drinking, eating and talking. Every act, every breath, and… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“It may work, Jeeves. It is, at least, worth trying. I shall now leave you, to prepare myself for the ordeal before… — P.G. Wodehouse Copy Share Image
In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
When your consciousness has become ripe in true zazen-pure like clear water, like a serene mountain lake, not moved by any wind-then… — Matsuo Basho Copy Share Image
Through the practice of meditation and the auric empowerments and guidance of an enlightened master, you can totally change your karmic destiny. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Tantric Zen is for someone who is really broad-minded. It is Bodhidharma's Zen, your Zen, my Zen. Which doesn't mean I have… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Seeing occurs, of course, through stopping thought. Thought is the fog. When thought stops in meditation, at any point, when there's no… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
I like how time goes on set. It's almost like time on an airplane or something where people are together. It's a… — Jeff Goldblum Copy Share Image
Where no interest is takes in science, literature and liberal pursuits, mere facts and insignificant criticisms necessarily become the themes of discourse;… — Madame de Stael Copy Share Image
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If you want to make a decision in life on what to do, but if you're trying systematically, through spiritual practice, through… — Seyyed Hossein Nasr Copy Share Image
What it felt to me was like the dissolution of my idea of myself. I felt like separateness evaporated. I felt this… — Russell Brand Copy Share Image
Zen wants us to acquire an entirely new point of view whereby to look into the mysteries of life and the secrets… — D.T. Suzuki Copy Share Image
Every morning during meditation, I prepare myself for the whole day's struggle. Holy Communion assures me that I will win the victory;… — Mary Faustina Kowalska Copy Share Image
The very aim of meditation is firstly subjugation of the mind, so that it can no longer be an obstacle to a… — Mouni Sadhu Copy Share Image
Old Zen was very funny; there was a great deal of humor and happiness. Zen today seems much drier. While there's a… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Work for god, love god alone, and be wise with god. When an ordinary man puts the necessary rime and enthusiasm into… — Paramahansa Yogananda Copy Share Image
“Mescalin opens up the way of Mary, but shuts the door on that Martha. It gives access to contemplation - but to… — Aldous Huxley Copy Share Image
“Anytime you meditate, some electric jerks occur in your thigh...the symbol of premonition of an unpleasant event that has happened or will… — Michael Bassey Johnson Copy Share Image
People who are meditating every day and involved in a serious spiritual practice don't usually wake up in the morning and want… — Marianne Williamson Copy Share Image
If every day you practice walking and sitting meditation and generate the energy of mindfulness and concentration and peace, you are a… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Consistent happiness is an art - An art that involves taking and maintaining control of which thoughts you give attention to and… — Gennaro Moccia Copy Share Image
Zen is the fastest method I know of, aside from mysticism, of dissolving the fixations people have about spiritual practice and themselves. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Not knowing anything, not searching for anything, understanding that we can’t hold on to anything, leaves us with nothing — nothing except… — Enza Vita Copy Share Image
I've done some meditation stuff like apps on my phone, but sometimes it's just about breathing deeply taking some deep breaths and… — Madison Keys Copy Share Image
“Those who can sit perfectly physically usually take more time to obtain the true way of Zen, the actual feeling of Zen,… — Shunryu Suzuki Copy Share Image
My goodness, there's nothing that feels better than to meditate, than to get quiet, and then to be at peace, and to… — Wayne Dyer Copy Share Image
“Nursing work is stressful - physically and emotionally demanding. The daily grind can cause back issues, ill health, and emotional distress. Fortunately,… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Meditation is a powerful way to enhance your attention, develop your ability to think mindfully, and to use the unlimited creative potential… — Ilchi Lee Copy Share Image
Mantras have an important place in meditation. But the idea has become somewhat prevalent in the West, and in the East to… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Reduce the stress levels in your life through relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and exercise. You'll look and feel way better… — Suzanne Somers Copy Share Image
When you meditate you feel joy, harmony, peace, stillness, ecstasy, laughter, certainty, courage, strength, awareness and immortality. In the beginning you will… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
This withdrawal from the day's turmoil into creative silence is not a luxury, a fad, or a futility. It dissolves mental tensions… — Paul Brunton Copy Share Image
“In the second training, we develop energy, concentration, and mindfulness. These are the meditative and life tools that enable us to awaken.… — Joseph Goldstein Copy Share Image
The ending of sorrow is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge is always within the shadow of ignorance. Meditation is freedom from thought… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Ego is the greatest hurdle for your ascent. You see that ego is at a place where you have to just cross… — Nirmala Srivastava Copy Share Image
For any practice to work, the mind which is meditating on the object must merge. Often they are facing each other. One… — Tenzin Palmo Copy Share Image
I've always understood that meditation had to be part of - or was part of the natural path and so I've always… — Anne Lamott Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening at this very moment and being keenly aware of your surroundings and the people… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
