Ramana Maharshi. Ramana Maharshi /ˈrʌmənə məˈhɑrʃi/ (1879–1950) is widely acknowledged as one of the outstanding Indian gurus of modern times.
He was born as Venkataraman Iyer, in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu [note 1] Tamil Nadu (South India). His first years were spent in solitude, but his stillness and his appearance as a sanyassin soon attracted devotees. In later years, he responded to questions, but always insisted that silence was the purest teaching. His verbal teachings flowed "from his direct knowledge that consciousness was the only existing reality. " In later years, a community grew up around him, where he was available twenty-four hours a day to visitors. Venkataraman was renamed Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi by one of his earliest followers, Ganapati Muni. Biography[edit] Early years (1879–1896)[edit] Temple of Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu Family background[edit] Childhood (1879–1895)[edit] Awakening (1895–1896)[edit] After leaving Scott's Middle School, Venkataraman went to the American Mission High School. Eckhart Tolle. Eckhart Tolle (/ˈɛkɑrt ˈtɒlə/ EK-art TO-lə; German pronunciation: [ˈɛkaʁt ˈtɔlə], born Ulrich Leonard Tolle on February 16, 1948) is a German-born resident of Canada,[1] best known as the author of The Power of Now and A New Earth.
In 2011, he was listed by the Watkins Review as the most spiritually influential person in the world.[2] In 2008, a New York Times writer called Tolle "the most popular spiritual author in the United States".[3] Tolle has said that he was depressed for much of his life until he underwent, at age 29, an "inner transformation". He then spent several years wandering and unemployed "in a state of deep bliss" before becoming a spiritual teacher. Later, he moved to North America where he began writing his first book, The Power of Now, which was published in 1997[4] and reached the New York Times Best Seller lists in 2000.[5] Tolle settled in Vancouver, Canada, where he has lived for more than a decade.
Early life and education[edit] Inner transformation[edit] Mindfulness CDs and Tapes - Meditation CDs and Tapes - Stress Reduction CDs and Tapes By Jon Kabat-Zinn. The Eightfold Path: the Fourth Truth (part.1) Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Discourse on Loving-kindness. 1.
"He who is skilled in (working out his own) well being, and who wishes to attain that state of Calm (Nibbana) should act thus: he should be dexterous, upright, exceedingly upright, obedient, gentle, and humble. 2. "Contented, easily supportable, with but few responsibilities, of simple livelihood, controlled in the senses, prudent, courteous, and not hanker after association with families. 3. "Let him not perform the slightest wrong for which wise men may rebuke him. 4.
& 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Audio: Meditation. Guided Meditations with Malcolm Huxter Body Scan gives instructions on bringing awareness to bodily sensations.
For the most part this exercise is relaxing. Occasionally practitioners initially feel uncomfortable with this exercise. If it becomes overwhelmingly distressing, merely distract or direct attention to something outside your body until you are more comfortable with the exercise at another time. Progressive Relaxation gives guidance for a common muscle tension and release exercise often used for stress management. Calming the body with the breath, describes a mindfulness of breath exercise coupled with relaxation. Cultivating peace and joy with the breath, is an extension of the track "Calming the body with the breath". Mindful Standing and Walking, provides simple instructions for mindful standing and walking. Mindfulness of Breath gives instructions for mindfulness of breath, as is it experienced as movement in the abdomen. Open awareness. A guided Loving kindness meditation.