It is very much a personal perspective and only a partial insight into the teachings and life of sri chinmoy. About the sri chinmoy centre free meditation classes in new. One of sri chinmoy s most beloved books, everestaspiration was compiled from a series of over one hundred extemporaneous talks given in the late 1970s. It looks at the way clarity, focus, meditation can contribute to bettering performance on the sports field and how we can all better ourselves. It is a thoughtful and practical guide that explains meditation, how to quiet the mind and to be closer to god. Chinmoy established his first meditation center in queens, new york, and. Sri chinmoy asked us to offer these classes to the general public free of charge the inner peace that comes from meditation is your birthright, and not something that should come at a price. With inspiring quotes from world famous athletes and sri chinmoy himself immersed throughout the book, it is a book you will refer to again and again. Meditation means our conscious growth into the infinite. With the simplicity and clarity that is the hallmark of sri chinmoy s writings, this comprehensive guide takes you from the first stages of concentration and meditation through the advanced practice of contemplation. Meditation by sri chinmoy is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn to meditate and to live a more spiritual life. Sri chinmoy 19312007, the celebrated spiritual teacher spent his adult life spreading music, poetry, and meditation in the west. This aspiration can be manifested in two different ways either through your most soulful prayer or through concentration, meditation and. The wisdom of sri chinmoy by sri chinmoy goodreads.
In 1964, out of obedience to an inner command, sri chinmoy came to new york in 1964 to share his inner realisations, where he made his home until his passing in 2007. Manperfection in godsatisfaction, is a definitive guide to the inner understanding of meditation and an faq for both beginners and experienced meditators. This album serves as both soundtrack and guidebook for beginning the practice of meditation. Find the distributor for your country below from there, you can easily order books along with music and gift items online or over the phone. In this book, you will meet a crosssection of the sri chinmoy centre. The meditation book new zealand sri chinmoy centre. In this remarkable book, spiritual teacher and athlete sri chinmoy reveals the inner aspect of sport a dimension that everyone can add to his or her current. This is the 3049th book that sri chinmoy has written since he came to the west, in 1964. Based on the writings of sri chinmoy, a pioneer in bringing meditation into the world of. On several tracks, sri chinmoy sings with sparse, simple accompaniment in his native bengali. When we are in meditation we want only to commune with god.
Sri chinmoy is a modern spiritual teacher who dedicated his life to the service of humanity. Nov 28, 2009 unique meditations of spiritual teacher sri chinmoy 19312007 from the early years of 19861988 from queens, new york. Meditation by worldrenowned author sri chinmoy quickly brings you up to speed with. These are some of our most popular recordings and can be downloaded for free. Sri chinmoy also explains two different ways of silencing the mind. In this insightful and uplifting book, sri chinmoy shares inner secrets and profound insights about what happens after death.
Chinmoy established his first meditation center in queens, new york, and eventually had 7,000 students in 60 countries. Jun 07, 2012 spiritual teacher sri chinmoy 19312007 was a true source of divine light and peace that he offered through his many meditations at peace concerts, private functions and public gatherings. Meditation is the art of silently going within of quieting the activity of the mind and discovering ones own unlimited self. Welcome to the usa sri chinmoy centres united states sri. This ebook will show beginners ways to start a meditation practice. The world beyond may be unknown, but it is not unknowable. The passages for this question are taken from meditation. This free ebook, 27 meditation techniques, is drawn from the longer and more comprehensive book 101 meditation techniques.
More this free ebook, 27 meditation techniques, is drawn from the longer and more comprehensive book 101 meditation techniques. The mind is vacant and tranquil, with neither good nor bad thoughts. Sri chinmoy offers solace and a new realm of hope in the face of death. Sri chinmoy on the basics of meditation sri chinmoy tv. This book will help you learn to meditate using methods sri chinmoy taught to thousands of students during his lifetime. They have been filmed with a super8 camera and later digitized on the. The ancient art of meditation irish sri chinmoy centre. We give meditation classes in over 350 cities all over the world. There are now sri chinmoy meditation centres in over 60 countries. This selection of sri chimnoys writing provides a clear u.
Buy meditation by sri chinmoy from waterstones today. Smashwords 27 meditation techniques a book by sri chinmoy. The community itself is made up of sincere, loving and devoted followers. We each have our favourite spiritual books and this is a standout favourite for me. Meditation book by sri chinmoy new zealand sri chinmoy centre. Sri chinmoy advocates meditation on the spiritual heart as the simplest and most effective method of meditation. Unless otherwise cited, the writings in sections 1, 2 and 3 are taken from sri chinmoy s book meditation. Sri chinmoy advises his students to meditate on the heart. The mind is the restlessness of the ocean waves, always moving meditation is the silence of the ocean floor. Meditation gives us a natural and spontaneous life. There are now sri chinmoy centres located all over the world, and several thousand students study meditation and live a devoted spiritual life based on his teachings and guidance. The jewels of happiness a compilation of some of sri chinmoys classic writings grouped together by different topics, such as peace, power, and patience. Meditation simplifies our outer life and energises our inner life.
For those just beginning to meditate, sri chinmoys companion book, meditation. It is the favourite among those who have attended the free meditation classes at the sri chinmoy centre in new zealand. In the west sri chinmoy has lectured and written extensively on the subject of meditation. Since coming to the west he has taught meditation through lectures, writings and also through the silence of his own meditation. In the spiritual world, next to meditation is music, the breath of music. Orphaned at the age of 12, he entered the sri aurobindo ashram where he would spend the next 20 years engaged in intense spiritual discipline.
Silence is the eloquent expression of the inexpressible. Sri chinmoys creative output grew out of his work as a teacher and man of peace. Everyone learning meditation has to deal with one common and recurring challenge how to quieten the busy mind. Sri chinmoy 1 when we meditate, we make the mind calm, quiet and still without thoughts. All our meditations and concerts are free of charge, at the request of our spiritual teacher, sri chinmoy, who felt that meditation and spirituality is something that should be shared with everyone. Chinmoy has also published books, essays, spiritual poetry, plays, and. Sri chinmoy inspiration behind my photography my life with sri chinmoy. Welcome to the sri chinmoy library sri chinmoy library. Members of the sri chinmoy centre continue to give free meditation classes in cities around the world. Meditation book by sri chinmoy new zealand sri chinmoy. Feb 17, 2015 this book will help you learn to meditate using methods sri chinmoy taught to thousands of students during his lifetime. The sri chinmoy centre continues this legacy by offering meditation classes, concerts and other cultural events free of charge.
May 31, 2018 anyone can benefit from meditating on a regular basis just the act of sitting still and breathing for a few minutes each day helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and allow you be more present and engaged. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sri chinmoy was a renowned and prolific author, artist, poet, athlete, spiritual leader and a visionary of world peace. When we meditate what we actually do is enter into a vacant, calm, silent mind and allow ourselves to be nourished and nurtured by infinity itself. Music for meditation smithsonian folkways recordings. From philosophical to just plain fun, use these meditation books to help center yourself and live a more zen life. The sri chinmoy centre in new york was founded in 1966, and since then tens of thousands of new yorkers have taken part in at least one of our events. Above all, sri chinmoy was a meditation master, offering the path of the heart as the simplest way to make rapid spiritual progress. Although meditation transcends the mind, students of sri chinmoy endeavour to express some of the ways meditation has impacted on their lives. Presented with the simplicity and clarity that are the hallmarks of sri chinmoy s writing, this book will take you from the beginning stages of concentration and meditation through the advanced. Chinmoy kumar ghose, better known as sri chinmoy 27 august 1931 11 october 2007, was an indian spiritual leader who taught meditation in the west after moving to new york city in 1964.
If you have aspiration, that is the most important thing you need. Most of the music on this site is composed by the meditation teacher sri chinmoy, and is performed by him, or by musicians from all around the world who study meditation in the sri chinmoy centre. Learn to meditate with the most complete and easy to understand book on meditation available. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Aug 08, 2016 222 guided exercises suitable for both beginners and advanced seekers who wish to explore the world of meditation. Sri chinmoy feels it is the spiritual heart where a seeker can easily experience a sense of his own soul and connection to an inner reality of peace and happiness. The sri chinmoy centre offers free introductory meditation classes to the general public. Gods duty and mans beauty by sri chinmoy, agni press, 1974. Sri chinmoy visitor comments gratitude for your kind justice, fully informing the world about the real nature of guru sri chinmoy. Sri chinmoy offers suggestions on the basics of meditation, such as correct sitting posture, eye position, how to breathe and purify the breath. Do you want the real deal in learning how to meditate. This enlightening book consists of some of sri chinmoys key university talks and lectures on the spiritual life. Sri chinmoy s spiritual guidance, as well as the many meditative concerts he performed worldwide, was offered free of charge, in the belief that selfdiscovery is not something to be bought or sold. This video will be very useful for any beginner to meditation. See all books authored by sri chinmoy, including kundalini. Sri chinmoy, god the supreme musician, agni press, 1976.