Candles are a traditional symbol in most meditation spaces, and many spiritual practices and beliefs. This light is often seen as illumination for those seeking spiritual comfort. Candles also bring warmth to a meditation space with subtle light and a peaceful aroma. In Christianity the tradition of using candles on the altar dates back centuries…
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Now that You Have the Meditation Space…?
So you now have a new meditation space set up in your home or office, and are really ready to move forward to commit to that daily sit down when you actually work on that busy mind that keeps you stressed and overworked every day. If you’re uncertain on how to take those next steps,…
Meditation Apps
Some of us have full days, and stressful lifestyles so we can’t always remember to meditate. Here is a solution: smart phone and tablet apps for meditation. Most of these applications have alerts or reminders, and are great choices to use in your meditation space in your home paired with bluetooth speakers. Some have guided…
Way of Tea Meditation
The Japanese tea ceremony began to evolve its own principles (sabi and wabi) that became a large part of the Japanese culture. After waning for some years early on, Zen Buddhism was a primary influence in the development of the Japanese tea ceremony and ultimately a connection to meditation spaces. The first documented evidence of what’s called…
Where Should a Meditation Space Be?
How do you choose just the right place or room in your home or apartment for your meditation space? What do you need to consider in that choice? By now you probably have an understanding that this adventure of creating your own meditation space can change your life, so why treat the selection of where…
Meditation Space Videos
I’ve collected a few really excellent videos on Youtube that are about creating a meditation space within your home. The idea is consistent with all that you can read here on this site, and a few other ideas to add. Enjoy watching, being inspired, and I hope these stories give you inspiration like they have…
One Meditation Room
I’m really just a simple student of the dharma, and I’ve been trying to get deeper in the practice of meditation for 10 years. I have had some changes – I can sit for longer – I can keep my mind focused longer – but….. I’m not really accomplished at all. Still, I have a…
Meditation Room Flooring
I’ve noticed when meditating in a room with hardwood or bamboo floors the energy feels better and brighter. But without padding, (a cushion or rug) different parts of the body tend to fall asleep. Ankles get really uncomfortable after an hour unless the cushion is thick and your feet and legs will tend to loose circulation….
Creativity to Benefit
I was born with the gift of creativity, finding a way to share that with others in a way that can bring such benefit is a real blessing. Many people have set the intention to meditate, but most lose sight of that intention in their busy day-to-day world. Without a doubt having a dedicated meditation…
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