Words Of Wisdom - On Meditation
Kathmandu Vipassana Center on Meditation
There is a close inter-relationship between yoga and meditation. Ancient Yogis maintained that in order for a person to be in harmony with oneself and one’s environment, there is a need to balance the body, the mind, and the spirit, that is Yoga and Dhyan (Meditation). The tensions and strain of living in a hectic world create conflicting thoughts and actions that leave negative imprints in our mind. Meditation is an effective way to combat stress and tension in life. The Yogis claim that in human spiritual evolution, a stage comes when relationships and material wealth lose a sense of purpose and a confused and weary person becomes disillusioned with the ephemeral nature of worldly possessions and sensual pleasures.
Kathmandu Vipassana Center