In this chapter of THE DAILY MEDITATION we share powerful methods for achieving spiritual enlightenment.
One of my number one goals in my life has been to become enlightened. Enlightened people are rare but there are some examples, such as The Dalai Lama. They are often the quieter ones, the ones helping out their fellow man, the ones protecting the environment, the ones living their entire lives helping those in need….
Through more than 25 years of practice, I’ve seen how Buddhist meditation techniques help people who feel overwhelmed, restless, or trapped in constant overthinking finally experience moments of real mental quiet. In this guide, I’ll share eight practices that have helped my students (and I) build real calm, clarity, and resilience. If you’re unsure which…
Spiritual enlightenment is the highest state a person can achieve. It is the divine moment when you become one with the universe. It is like awakening from a dream. Basically, it means being completely freed from our delusional idea of reality [READ: How To Become Free Spirited]. There are many ways to achieve enlightenment. Perhaps…
In this article, we’ll look at Bhakti, an ancient meditation technique that stems from yoga, Hinduism and Buddhism. Paul Deussen, the author of Sixty Upanishads of the Veda, states that Bhakti was first mentioned in the text the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. Hence, it has a very spiritual origin. However, today it is mostly associated with yoga…
When I first learned Anapanasati meditation, I struggled to focus and found myself anxious and restless. But over weeks of practice, I noticed my mind settle, my energy stabilize, and my sense of inner clarity grow. This simple breath practice transformed my meditation experience—and it can do the same for you. Anapanasati, the Buddhist practice…
Dhyana is the 7th limb of yoga and a powerful meditation practice in Hinduism and Buddhism. Unlike ordinary meditation, it helps you achieve deep states of oneness, insight, and mental clarity. If you’ve struggled to reach profound meditation experiences, learning Dhyana properly can help you access these states more consistently. In this guide, I’ll explain…
Deep meditation occurs when we enter an altered state of consciousness where we experience profound relaxation and peace. It can feel absolutely transformative, and sometimes, it even leads to experiences like astral projection. If you’re ready to explore deep meditation, let’s dive into these powerful techniques. The Most Powerful Meditation Technique The deepest meditation techniques…
Every day we walk through a world that some believe to be physical, but which others know to be pure energy. We’re surrounded by events and people that some consider mundane, but which others know are mystical wonders. Unenlightened people have yet to discover the true importance of spirituality. They view the world as nothing…
When I first started practicing Vipassana meditation, I wasn’t looking for peace—I just wanted the noise in my head to stop. I felt overwhelmed, restless, and stuck in loops I couldn’t think my way out of. Sitting with all of that felt impossible… until it didn’t. Vipassana meditation taught me how to observe without reacting—to…
Recently I’ve been working with a new client who was involved with Maum and wanted to know my thoughts about it as a meditation teacher. Maum is a syncretic religion founded in 1996 by Woo Myung in South Korea, known for its distinctive meditation technique focused on eliminating the “false mind.” As a meditation teacher,…
