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Passage Meditation:
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Learn more about Passage Meditation, the Mantram, and the Eight Points
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Passage Meditation
Passage meditation, developed by Eknath Easwaran, is a practical and effective way to train your mind and find a more fulfilling life. With a regular practice, you’ll find greater peace and calm, and the ability to make positive changes in your daily life.
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The Mantram
The mantram is a practical, effective way to steady your mind throughout the day or night. You can find everything you need here to learn about what a mantram is, how it works, and how you can get started so you can see the benefits in your own life.
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The Eight-Point Program of Passage Meditation
Easwaran developed an eight-point program of passage meditation so we can lead the spiritual life and make our contribution, right in the midst of our homes, workplaces, and communities.
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Stories from the Worldwide BMCM Community
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Meditation & Meaning in Work
Susheelkumar describes how he established a daily passage meditation practice, and the results he’s seen in his personal and work life.
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The Mantram as a Tool for Transforming Difficult Relationships
Chris shares how she used the mantram to stay kind over the long haul in a difficult working relationship.
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It Takes Work but It's Worth It
LB, living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, shares his reflections on the effort required to maintain a regular passage meditation practice, and the benefits it brings.
Featured Passage
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The Prayer of Saint Francis
This is an ideal passage for anyone beginning a meditation practice. It embodies the transformation and spiritual wisdom of this great saint.
Inspiration from Easwaran
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Invitation to a Journey
Easwaran tells the story of Humphrey the whale and presents the spiritual life as a great adventure, encouraging us to put full effort into our meditation practice.
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Answering the Need of the Times
How can meditation help the world? Easwaran explains how this ancient spiritual practice helps us to create positive change in modern times.
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Instructions in Meditation From the Gita
In this six-minute video clip, Easwaran draws on verses from the Bhagavad Gita to present his instructions in meditation. When the mind is stilled, we will discover the divine spark within us.