The principle idea of Passage Meditation as presented by Eknath Easwran is that we become what we repeatedly meditate upon. This is why the passage that Easwaran most often refers to and recommends is the Payer of St. Francis. Spiritual author Wayne Dyer has based his Book - There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem on this prayer and has declared it no less than a spiritual formular for iner peace and changing the way we view the world. This prayer is a blue print for making saints. It's the prayer I have returned to repeatedly in my own meditation practice. The key to using passage meditation is to slowly (very slowly) repeat the memorized passage silently to yourself, while seated, eyes closed, and breathing evenly. When the mind goes off topic bring it back to the passage - when it goes seriously awry then it is time to firmly yet gently return it to the beginnig of the passge to begin again. That's the nature of meditation - returning (again and again) to the Source. In time the mind quiet downs and we fall into an act of absorbtion that lies beyond the mere words to the source of their existence - we become one with their Source. We become one with God. We become God. It takes time, practice, kindness to self - all important attributes that we learn to apply not only on ourselves but to others as well. A pretty noble pursuit. Eknath Easwaran's book - Passage Mediation is available at all major book sellers and is an easy, enjoyable read with a lifetime of wisdom to be found within its pages. I highly encourage everyone (yes, everyone) to practice some form of meditation and passage meditation is easily accessable and the life changes are immense and quick to come about.
I hope this post can provide some direction to those who are searching. Good luck to all.
Peace,
Eric
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