The Forgotten Foundation of Meditation

Meditation begins with your state of mind.

In Vedic times, preparation for meditation began at school. Students were trained to steady their minds, sharpen their intellect, understand their true nature, and develop strong ethical values before even attempting meditation.

Today, the emphasis has reversed. Education is almost entirely focused on worldly success. Young people are under extraordinary pressure to perform, compete and achieve. Consequently, their minds are racing in all directions. And when the strain becomes too much, we ask them to sit down, close their eyes, and meditate!

Yet without essential mental preparation, meditation becomes a sedative, not a source of strength. And in many cases, it can do more harm than good.