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1 " Through becoming aware of how the inner man and woman relates and communicates inside ourselves, it creates a joy and satisfaction in the three life areas that they influence: our meditation and inner growth, our relationships and our work and creativity. "
― Swami Dhyan Giten , The Silent Whisperings of the Heart - An Introduction to Giten's Approach to Life
2 " We must approach our meditation realizing that 'grace,' 'mercy,' and 'faith' are not permanent inalienable possessions which we gain by our efforts and retain as though by right, provided that we behave ourselves. They are CONSTANTLY RENEWED GIFTS. The life of grace in our hearts is renewed from moment to moment, directly and personally by God in his love for us. "
― Thomas Merton , Contemplative Prayer
3 " If we emphasized only precision, our meditation might become quite harsh and militant. (...). One thing that is very helpful is to cultivate an overall sense of relaxation while you are doing the meditation. "
― Pema Chödrön , The Wisdom of No Escape: How to Love Yourself and Your World
4 " In Buddhist practice, the outward and inward aspects of taking the one seat meet on our meditation cushion. "
― Jack Kornfield , A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
5 " We don't have to be harsh with ourselves when we think, sitting here, that our meditation or our oryoki or the way we are in the world is in the category of worst horse. "
