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Meditation & Mindfulness: New Adventurous Book On Ways To Make Exciting Inner Discoveries

by Jeffcmed

The incremental discoveries we make each day in expanding our awareness has a cumulative effect on us.  When we are gaining energy in each of our activities during the day and night, this energy can be stored and utilized to increase our ability to peer deeply into the inner layers of reality.

Some ways to increase our energy is by spending some time in a power spot and getting more proficient at slowing down or stopping thought via meditation practice, which creates an increasing stillness within our mind. This creates an opening to access a strong flow of kundalini energy, which is of the nature of awareness itself.  Another key is mindfulness practice, which engenders alertness and a fuller awareness of every moment of our lives.

There are many approaches to self-discovery and I am a big proponent of direct experience, where we find out for ourselves what-is-what in regard to reality.  I have experienced many years of a fantastic type of connection to the unusual teacher, Dr. Frederick Lenz (Rama), which continues to this day. He was highly pivotal in my gaining a very deep experience and understanding of deep aspects of our own vast inner nature. Primarily, there is mention of my interpretation of what was learned by many interactions with Rama in powerful settings, as well as with other teachers and types of knowledge.

Folding the mind is a wonderful occurrence, something totally unexpected and beyond our control, but it becomes increasingly more possible as we continue to make incremental steps every moment in our lives, twenty-four hours a day.  Self-effort is key as well as a modicum of grace that we might come across in our adventure of life.  As mentioned in this book, just ride that wave of infinite awareness and keep on getting back on your board when falling off of it.

“Folding The Mind” is now available in either the hardcover, paperback or kindle version on Amazon.com. Folding The Mind – Link To Amazon Page

Meditation Knowledge: “Rama Speaks – The Teachings of Rama – Dr. Frederick Lenz” By Lawrence Borok

by Jeffcmed

This book makes much more accessible a very unusual teacher, Dr. Frederick Lenz (Rama). Rama said he was fully enlightened in the traditional Buddhist definition, and it is fascinating to see how he taught specific methods in order to reach that state. The author’s emphasis on meditation throughout the book mirrors Rama’s own, which makes this popular subject approachable in many new ways. The opening of the book presents an updated version of the classic ‘Six Worlds’ Buddhist model that sets a sweeping context and tone. This makes it easier for me to consider the vastness of what I may be composed of. It motivates me to go deeper into my inner nature.

I was especially drawn to feeling the subtle energies of the actual words of Rama that are presented in each chapter. Lawrence Borok’s comments act as a guide layered on top of a very large body of knowledge. The combined effect is like riding a powerful ocean wave.

So, this meticulously rendered book has turned into quite an adventure for me. I will add further thoughts to this review as I go deeper into the book, but for now, I wish to relay my enthusiasm about entering into this bright new world. It is a clearly structured conveyance of an unusually energetic knowledge by an author with direct experience of this remarkable teacher.

Now that I have finished reading this book I can feel more of how the author has humbly weaved in his comments. They highlight very deep understandings that are then substantiated and clarified by Rama’s dialog following it. Thus, I am more drawn to immersing myself in the understandings without feeling threatened in any way. The simplicity and power of this pattern is prevalent throughout the book so that I walk away with a visceral feel for how perception expands via meditation and mindfulness practice. I cannot say enough about the understated way ancient knowledge (in a modern context) is presented in this book and the ever present opportunity to immerse ourselves in its endless wonder.

“Rama Speaks” is available on Amazon.com in either the hardcover, paperback or kindle version. Rama Speaks – Link To Amazon Page