In the realm of Qigong and meditation, the interplay between stillness and motion forms the gateway to profound self-awareness. This chapter explores the concept of spontaneous movements as they arise from deep meditative states, weaving the physical, energetic, and spiritual layers of existence into a harmonious flow. With roots in ancient practices and contemporary relevance, … Continue reading The Subtle Dance of Qi: Spontaneous Movements of Qigong and Meditation
Meditation
Neuroscientist: A crazy meditation to empty your mind and reach the no-mind state
Here an introduction what to do if you want to meditate and what not to do from the perspective of a meditator and a neuroscientist. Shunyam at the Quinta Quixote The Gibberish Meditation: Unlocking Emptiness and the Path Beyond In the tranquil shade of banana trees, we delve into a meditation practice that is as … Continue reading Neuroscientist: A crazy meditation to empty your mind and reach the no-mind state
Mantra ‘Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt’
The mantra Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt is a classical invocation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe in Hindu philosophy. This mantra belongs to the Gayatri family of mantra's in its way it is sung (the meter), a highly esteemed structure in Vedic chanting, used to invoke divine … Continue reading Mantra ‘Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt’
Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt
Punakha dzong in Bhutan This eclectic profound mantra is based on various spiritual foundations. It is meant to be an invocation of the divine essence of peace, wisdom, and enlightenment. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Vedic and Yogic philosophy, the chant pays homage to Bhūmi Deva, the Earth as a living, sacred entity. It … Continue reading Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt
Why do we want to sustain attention?
Shunyam Points to Shiva Consciousness at Quinta Quixote Only a Krishnamurti can ask such a question. Why do we want to sustain attention? The Dance of Attention and Inattention: A Path to Self-Remembering Krishnamurti’s exploration of attention reveals profound insights into the nature of consciousness and its relation to our habitual, mechanical state of being. … Continue reading Why do we want to sustain attention?
The Levels of Consciousness
Self-Remembering: The Gateway to True Awareness George Ivanovich Gurdjieff introduced the concept of self-remembering as a central tenet of his teachings, emphasizing its transformative potential in breaking free from the mechanical patterns of everyday life. Self-remembering is not merely a philosophical idea but a direct practice aimed at achieving a higher state of consciousness. It … Continue reading The Levels of Consciousness
Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation
The Significance of Energy-Like Somatic Experiences (ELSEs) in Contemplative Practices So we call them ELSEs. On our VedicVibes website I discuss quite often the so called side-effects of deep meditation. Here we dive into one aspect and relate it to the inner lights you can see during meditation. Throughout the history of contemplative traditions, energy-like … Continue reading Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation
Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?
Alan Watts: The Dream of Life and the Nature of Reality Alan Watts, one of the most influential interpreters of Eastern philosophies for a Western audience, uses his characteristic blend of humor and depth to explore profound ideas about existence in this talk. He invites us to imagine the ultimate freedom: being a God capable … Continue reading Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?
Freeing your self of inner chattering, is that possible?
Breaking Free of Habit: A Deconstruction of Conditioning Krishnamurti’s discourse on habits we include here unveils the intricate mechanisms of the human mind and its propensity to create and sustain patterns. At its core, this talk is a profound exploration of how habits—both physical and psychological—arise and persist due to conditioning, and how awareness can … Continue reading Freeing your self of inner chattering, is that possible?
Tulku Lobsang on Rigpa the essence of This
Discovering Rigpa – The Essence of Natural Awareness Rigpa: to see Beyond into the clear luminosity of This! The teachings of Tulku Lobsang, as revealed in the video, beautifully encapsulate the essence of Rigpa, the nature of awareness in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. This profound teaching offers a direct and uncontrived approach to … Continue reading Tulku Lobsang on Rigpa the essence of This
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