Miriam's Meditations

Calm Abiding

September 26, 2022 Miriam Season 3 Episode 32
Miriam's Meditations
Calm Abiding
Show Notes

This week, we have a soothing, peaceful practice of simply breathing, noticing our breath and practicing Calm Abiding. Also known as Shamatha in Buddhist practice, Calm Abiding is breathing and letting the mind calm, a cloudy lake that settles the mud to the bottom. We breathe, we notice. Our mind calms. From this still, quiet place we might engage with Insight meditation (Vipashana), receiving wisdom and insight from our deepest being. We also open to releasing anything that is no longer serving us. We let go with ease, allowing this energy to flow out and away to its next level of evolution. We return refreshed and lighter, open to all the blessings that our day can bring.

Reflections on a Mountain Lake by Ani Tenzin Palmo
https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Mountain-Lake-Teachings-Practical/dp/1559391758/

'Sea of Light' music by Sanaya Roman (orindaben.com)
Podcast production by iRonick Media (ironickmedia.com)

Disclaimer:
Breath exercises are not intended to diagnose or treat illness. Anyone undertaking to practice breath awareness and exercises should be mindful of their health and consult their health care practitioner if they have any questions about their fitness for this practice.