Meditating on the image of the Medicine Buddha aids you in embodying the Buddha’s healing qualities.

The Medicine Buddha Sutra teaches that Bhaisajyaguru became the Medicine Buddha when he entered into the state of samadhi and spoke the Medicine Buddha Dharani for the first time. The purpose of samadhi is for the elimination of the suffering and affliction of all sentient beings.

It is said that one who venerates the Medicine Buddha deity will experience increased healing powers, and decreased physical and mental illness and suffering. Following is the Read the rest of this entry »

This 52-minute film (split into six shorter videos) features sacred rituals of Tibet.

Produced by Sheldon Rochlin and Mark Elliot, and narrated by Francis Huxley, the film includes rare archival footage of old Tibet. It also reveals lamas and monks performing sacred chakra rituals taught by His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

The film summarizes Tibetan history with video shorts from from the 1920′s until 1959 when Communist China overtook Tibet. The monks performing these sacred rituals of Read the rest of this entry »

NEW STUDY: THE STRESS OF ANGER AND AGGRAVATION CAN LEAD TO HEART ARRHYTHMIA

It’s just as important for your physical wellbeing as it is for your spiritual life to dedicate yourself to the kind of self-discovery that contributes to the serenity of the heart.

And you can do this as both prevention and antidote for the stress on the heart resulting from Read the rest of this entry »

Buddhist doctrine was first articulated by the Buddha (ca. 563 BCE to ca. 483 BCE). The establishment of a self-conscious field of Budhist psychology as the empirical assessment of human mental activities and behavior is often Read the rest of this entry »

Jack Kornfield teaches that there is an astonishing truth at the heart of Buddhism. It is that not only is there a way out of suffering and into a more deeply fulfilling life, but that this concept is not a Read the rest of this entry »

Buddhist doctrine was first articulated by the Buddha (ca. 563 BCE to ca. 483 BCE). The establishment of a self-conscious field of psychology as the empirical assessment of human mental activities and behavior is often identified with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (August 16, 1832 – August 31, 1920).

Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., is both trained as a Buddhist monk and in clinical psychology who teaches both the concepts and the practice of buddhism, and provides a clear understanding of a Buddhism-informed psychology that can be applied to everyday living.

In this inspired audio series, part one of an entire audio set, you’ll have a glimpse at what Kornfield teaches as it applies to Buddhist psychology.

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 01

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 02

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 06

In simple terms, Zen meditation can be thought of as a means of letting go of pessimistic thoughts and just Read the rest of this entry »

A comprehensive study of the insight meditation tradition can teach you many things, including the Buddha’s teaching on how happiness itself arises in consciousness. The Buddha developed and taught the insight meditation method of using the power of Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that classical yoga, also known as the ‘royal yoga’ or ‘raja yoga’, is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy? This authentic yoga practice helps you seek enlightenment through direct control and mastery of Read the rest of this entry »

Meditation Montage: meditation tips, trends and lore…

Meditation Montage’s Mission

To encourage spiritual growth through learning and experience.

Meditation Montage’s Vision

To promote open dialog about the path.

Meditation is a universal method of aligning your mind and body to be present in the moment. Although no spiritual path is necessary to practice it, all the world’s traditions are rich in historical teachings and each has a place in its evolution. Meditation is not found only in Buddhism or Hinduism, but also has spiritual or traditional origins in Judaic-Christian, Muslim, American Native, Mysticism and many other cultures.

Medical science is even involved in its current evolution, with hospitals and clinics conducting studies and offering courses to patients for practicing meditation mindfulness to reduce stress and the effects that often result in illness. With the scientific community becoming increasingly interested in measuring the effects of meditation, it is gaining validity as a method for beneficially integrating body and mind, and is still providing scholars with a provocative look at how the mind-body interacts with the unseen nature of reality.

People from all cultures and walks of life are finding that meditation as a mind-body practice can help with reducing stress, relieving pain, increasing well-being and vitality, and finding simple happiness. Whatever your individual practice of spirituality, meditation can offer you pearls of great worth. Your reward can be found in any practice, including meditation and guided imagery.

If the concept of meditation is new to you, I invite you to take the time to explore until you find your own way to appreciate this vast world within you, where you make your own connection with Eternal Source. If you already meditate you  know that it doesn’t matter how deep you go or how often you practice; the act of coming apart from the clamor of the outer world brings a simplicity unlike anything else.

You can study and practice for a lifetime, yet each meditation session brings its own truth. In Buddhist tradition this is known as beginner’s mind. It’s a good approach to anything in life including meditation because it relieves you of the idea that you need to do or be or even experience something for your practice to have validity or value.

Not true. While regular practice can even help you unburden yourself from energy blocks, meditation’s greatest treasure is not found by searching far from or outside yourself, but by going silently within to await its clarity. The secret is in just being easy with yourself, by yourself. And in so doing, finding your connection with everyone in the All That is.

I have organized this website in simple overall categories to assist you on this journey (you’ll find Catergoris listed on the sidebar, they are shown in all CAPs):

1. HEALING: a method of self-healing
2. ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING: the harmony of spirituality with sharing the planet
3. PRACTICES: here you’ll find a vast array of articles about types of meditation and exercise  examples, with links to podcast meditations to try some of these exercises for yourself
4. PREVIEWS: these are many articles and reviews on meditation videos, audios, books, music and other tools to aid in your  exploration.

For anyone who loves to learn about spiritual philosophies and practices, Meditation Montage is an eclectic mix of meditation and energy healing tips, articles and reviews.

You can subscribe to receive weekly email updates to keep up with my new posts–there’s a small form on the right side bar.  Let me know your thoughts and feelings as you read the blog; I’d love to hear about what you’re learning in the world of  spirituality and meditation.

All love,

Donna