Zen gardens are starting to become quite popular in the west.  Originating in the east, a Zen garden is thought to help put a person in a calm state of mind or a Zen state of mind.
Making a Zen garden is quite easy and is really calming.  A Zen garden can be a great hobby […]

Zen is a form of Buddhism that places emphasis on meditation and connection with the natural inner Buddha nature of practitioners.  Unlike other forms of Buddhism, Zen does not focus on theoretical knowledge or text studies.
Zen is rooted in the teachings of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama and Mahayana Buddhist thought.  The main Zen practice is zazen.  […]

Transcendentalism is a group of ideas in the areas of literature, religion, culture and philosophy.  It started out as a way to protest the culture and society in early to mid 16th century New England.
The main beliefs of transcendentalism are that the ideal spiritual state goes beyond the physical and can only be recognized by […]

The goal of transcendental meditation is for the mind to transcend the physical body without using any special techniques or concentrations.  It was introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1958.
There has been research into the effects and benefits of transcendental meditation that has shown that it may be quite beneficial to a person’s health.
Transcendental meditation […]

Tantra is a religious practice that is rooted in India.  It is found in Hindu, Bonpo, Buddhist and Jain beliefs.  It is believed that tantra works on the main energy that fuels life, called divine energy.
There are three different schools of tantra.  Each practice tantra differently and use the practices differently.
The Samaja tantra is done […]

Tai chi is a Chinese form of martial arts.  The movements are performed very slowly and methodically.  The goal of tai chi is to promote health and longevity.  It is not at all like the fast paced forms of martial arts that are seen in movies.
Tai chi is practiced by a variety of people.  Unlike […]

Did you know that meditation is a way of quickly bringing your mind to a state of total relaxation? One of the most instant benefits of meditation is reduced stress levels. In today’s fast paced society, less stress is something that can benefit people from all walks of life.
Have you heard about all of the […]

Mindfulness is a technique that a person uses to become aware of their thoughts.  It is similar to meditation except, instead of letting thoughts flow away, you bring them in and study them.
Part of the idea of mindfulness is to recognize thoughts and then be able to let them go freely.  Many times people struggle […]

Kundalini is a Hindu concept regarding energy in the body.  The word Kundalini means ‘coiled like a snake’.  It is believed that Kundalini exists in the root chakra and is responsible for energy phenomena experiences.
The root chakra is located at the base of the spine.  It is an energy center in the body.  Kundalini is […]

Esoteric is a term that has two meanings.  When looked at in a secular way it means to have great knowledge or knowledge which is difficult to understand or not available to the general public.  In a spiritual context esoteric means inner and deals with the inner part or soul of a human.
Esoteric is a […]