Meditation Quotes
Learn how to meditate on paper. Drawing and writing are forms of meditation. Learn how to contemplate works of art. Learn how to pray in the streets or in the country. Know how to meditate not only when you have a book in your hand but when you are waiting for a bus or riding in a train.
Thomas MertonThomas Merton Meditation is not a selfish thing. Even though you’re diving in and experiencing the Self, you’re not closing yourself off from the world. You’re strengthening yourself, so that you can be more effective when you go back into the world.
David LynchDavid Lynch A plant has to be watered but when it grows into a tree, it is no longer necessary. Similarly, if the inner consciousness becomes stronger, all these vikaar (distortions) get erased. Vishranti vikar mita (Deep rest removes negativity). There is no rest deeper than meditation.
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarSri Sri Ravi Shankar To meditate is to observe yourself, for you are totally responsible for your body, mind, thought.
Jiddu KrishnamurtiJiddu Krishnamurti The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then you experience mental resistance during meditation, remember that reluctance to meditate comes from the ego; it doesn’t belong to the soul.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda If we sit deep in meditation, the glow within the body will brighten, and will expand and spread outside. That is Devi Puja.
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarSri Sri Ravi Shankar This is something called “walking meditation.” The goal is to learn to be aware of each and every movement and feeling. I know it seems ridiculous, but it does change the way you experience walking.
Jon Kabat-ZinnJon Kabat-Zinn Meditation does not mean just sitting quietly for five or ten minutes. It requires conscious effort. The mind has to be made calm and quiet; at the same time, it has to be vigilant so as not to allow any distracting thoughts or desires to enter.
Sri ChinmoySri Chinmoy Meditation Should Not Be Torture. It Must Be Fun! Start Small. Five To Ten Minutes A Day Is A Great Start!
Sandeep MaheshwariSandeep Maheshwari Whenever and wherever you put yourself in touch with GOD, that is the state of meditation.
Sathya Sai BabaSathya Sai Baba Meditation is not a withdrawal from life. Meditation is a process of understanding oneself.
Jiddu KrishnamurtiJiddu Krishnamurti If we go down into ourselves, we find that we possess exactly what we desire.
Simone WeilSimone Weil Meditation means to look deeply, to touch deeply, so we can realize we are already home.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Being still and doing nothing are two completely different things.
Jackie ChanJackie Chan Start today by practicing constant conversation with God and continual mediation on his Word. Prayer lets you speak to God; mediation lets God speak to you.
Rick WarrenRick Warren J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.
Brian WilsonBrian Wilson