Meditation has acquired an almost impossible reputation. It is supposed to calm the mind, reduce stress, sharpen concentration, awaken consciousness, dissolve the ego, heal emotional wounds, improve sleep, reveal hidden…
My aunt came to see me one afternoon. It was an ordinary visit. We had tea, talked about family, complained about how quickly everything seems to be getting expensive, and…
Part 2: The Witness Beyond the Doer Editor's Note In the first part of this series, we explored Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's remarkable question: "Who is really bound?" We discovered that…
Part 1: Who Is Really Bound? Editor's Note This article is the first installment of a two-part series exploring one of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's most profound teachings on karma. In…
"The mind is a wonderful servant but a dangerous master. Peace begins the day we stop obeying every thought that enters it." A few evenings ago, my nephew dropped by…
There are people who enter a room without announcing themselves, yet everyone somehow notices their presence. They are not necessarily the most attractive. They are not the loudest voice in…
A few years ago, I was listening to a talk by Swami Sukhabodhananda, and he shared a simple story that has stayed with me ever since. One evening, a lady…