Ancient Art of Smudging Ceremonial burning of different natural substances has been used for countless centuries around the world. It’s been used by many indigenous peoples of different cultures and religions. Some say smudging comes from early man in caves needing to repel insects, or change the aroma of unbathed bodies. For instance, some herbs and natural leaves have been proven to be very beneficial….
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Creating a Meditation Space
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 to place that space as anything less important? But let’s ask the next question that might arise. Why is it important for meditation spaces to be dedicated just…
Just for Meditation?
How many of us wish we could do meditation but haven’t. How many of us have taken a meditation class, but never used what we learned? Or purchased a book on how to meditate, filled with dreams and ideas of how we’d sit on that cushion and change our life. And yet…we just never seem…
7 Great Meditation Space Links
Here are 7 great websites that have information about creating a meditation space in your home. The trend and belief that this may be the answer to why so many want to meditate, but so few stick with their meditation. Our website is a great resource, and these links will take you to articles that…
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…
The Artist’s Eye – Meditation Space
The Artist’s Eye The afternoon sun slants through the blinds, and the white shears that hang to the floor billow in the breeze coming through the window. There is a hawk that lives high in the large pine tree outside the house, and now and again he gives his high pitched caw that brings to…
Color in Your Meditation Space
Choosing the right colors for your meditation space isn’t always easy. While in the world of art, color is a study that connects with many different places in the mind, you can also use that understanding when considering a meditation space. In this article we will learn a little about colors and how the eye, the…
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 Cushion Stuffings and Material
Meditation cushions are an expensive investment for most people, so choosing the right one is important. It can also be something you have for a long time, so you want it to be a good quality cushion, versatile and adjustable. No matter what shape you chose, the inside stuffing and outside materials are just as…
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…
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