How the Universe looks from here: Marbles and Inner Peace

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Thursday, August 18, 2005

Marbles and Inner Peace

I've been taught two different meditation forms that have each been quite useful and healthful when I practice with any regularity. Transcendental Meditation, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, from what he learned from his guru, Dev, was introduced to the West by The Beatles in the 60s. It uses repetition of a mantra-- the sound of a word with no intrinsic meaning-- to beguile the busy-ness of the mind, and provide a focus for being not busy. It carries the meditator away from the stresses of... Sign in to see full entry.

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