Buddhist teacher Dr Alan Wallace explains the purpose and benefits of shamatha, or "calm abiding," one of the foundational Buddhist practices.
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All forms of Yogic Meditation practiced today are based on the Yoga Sutras—a Sanskrit scripture by the ancient Indian sage, Patanjali. This famous text prescribes a sequence of eight specific practices, ending with samadhi, to reach the ultimate goal of spiritual life.
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Lorin shares his first experience of meditation which took place during an experiment at the University of California. There, sitting quietly in complete darkness, a level of relaxation emerged that was unlike anything he’d experienced before.
Join Lorin Roche has he discusses the experiences in his spiritual practice that have been enriched by a lifetime relationship with the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra.