• Eknath Easwaran

    “By virtue of being human, each of us has the capacity to choose, to change, to grow.”
    EKNATH EASWARAN
    (1910–1999)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Timeless Wisdom of Eknath Easwaran

One Day Introductory Retreat: Ossining, New York, June 16 If you're in the New York area and are interested in learning more about passage meditation, or if you know someone else who might be interested, please consider attending our one-day retreat in Ossining. We recommend this program for everyone coming to their first BMCM retreat, even for those with experience in other types of meditation. . . . more

New Video Clip: The Divine Lamp of Wisdom (2 minutes) In this clip, Easwaran comments on a beautiful verse from chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gita. The Lord promises that, if we strive earnestly on the spiritual path, he will dispel the darkness of ignorance with the divine lamp of wisdom. . . . more

A Practice for Today: Choosing and Using a Mantram "Whenever you are angry or afraid, nervous or worried or resentful, repeat the mantram until the agitation subsides. The mantram works to steady the mind, and all these emotions are power running against you, which the mantram can harness and put to work for you." . . . more

Easwaran on Thomas a Kempis' The Imitation of Christ: Talk 50 This is the 50th in a long series of talks Eknath Easwaran gave on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. In this talk Easwaran reads and discusses book 3, chapter 18, "That temporal miseries must be borne patiently after the example of Christ." . . . more

Free Passage Meditation Presentation: Thursday, June 14 in Oakland, CA If you're new to passage meditation and would like to find out more, and if you live near Oakland, California, do join us for a free passage meditation presentation in your area. These presentations provide an introduction to the practice and benefits of the eight-point program of passage meditation. . . . more

Thought for the Day

May 20

Who is wise? One who learns from all.
   – The Talmud

In many disagreements – not only in the home but even at the international level – it is really not ideological differences that divide people. It is lack of respect. Most disagreements do not even require dialogue; all that is necessary is a set of flash cards. If Romeo wants to make a point with Juliet, he may have elaborate intellectual arguments for buttressing his case, but while his mouth is talking away, his hand just brings out a big card and shows it to Juliet: “I’m right.” Then Juliet flashes one of hers: “You’re wrong!” You can use the same cards for all occasions, because that is all most quarrels amount to.

What provokes people is not so much facts or opinions, but the arrogance of these flash cards. Kindness here means the generous admission – not only with the tongue but with the heart – that there is something in what you say, just as there is something in what I say. If I can listen to you with respect, it is usually only a short time before you listen with respect to me. Once this attitude is established, most differences can be made up. The problem is no longer insoluble.

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Upcoming Introductory Programs (no experience necessary)

  • June 14, Oakland, CA (free introductory presentation)
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  • July 7, San Francisco, CA (free introductory presentation)
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  • August 24–26, Tomales, CA (BMCM Headquarters)
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    Our newest free offering is our Learn to Meditate on a Passage Online Course, which is designed to help someone become established in a daily practice of passage meditation. It is a self-contained course with four parts – each including instructions, questions for reflection, and two video clips of Easwaran. A great resource for anyone who is interested in joining a Satsang or eSatsang!


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