Passage: Meditation : Bringing The Deep Wisdom O...

: Train your mind to focus on one thing at a time, whether you are working, listening, or eating, to improve productivity and relationships.

: Shift focus from your own needs to the welfare of those around you, which fosters flexibility, love, and a sense of unity.

: Silently repeat a holy name or phrase (like Om Mani Padme Hum or Lord Jesus Christ ) throughout the day to steady the mind when it is agitated or wandering. Passage meditation : bringing the deep wisdom o...

, developed by Eknath Easwaran , is a universal spiritual practice that involves memorizing and silently repeating inspirational texts from the world's great wisdom traditions. The core idea is that "you become what you meditate on," as the high ideals of these passages gradually saturate your consciousness and transform your daily conduct. The 8-Point Program

: Counteract the frantic pace of modern life by setting priorities, arriving early, and acting with deliberation to find more joy and patience. : Train your mind to focus on one

: Spend time with like-minded people who support your spiritual journey to help stay motivated.

: Practice for 30 minutes every morning by silently and slowly going through a memorized inspirational passage. , developed by Eknath Easwaran , is a

Easwaran's book, (originally published as Meditation ), provides full instructions and answers to common student questions.