The Manhattan Meditation Center is an initiative of the Brahma Kumaris. The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization (BKWSO) teaches Raja Yoga Meditation as a way of experiencing peace of mind and a positive approach to life. The Organization provides opportunities for people from all religious and cultural backgrounds to explore their own spirituality and learn skills of reflection and meditation derived from Raja Yoga, which help develop inner calm, clear thinking, and personal well-bei ...
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Daily conversations with Baba and the knowledge and wisdom of navigating life, in today’s day and age
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In this episode we will explore how to cultivate true power through the recognition and mastery of the true eternal self and inner world.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Stepping Outside The Box
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This episode emphasizes the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones to broaden our perspectives and achieve happiness. It suggests that experimenting with new ideas and concepts can bring fresh perspectives and ways of thinking. Initially, life was filled with harmony, happiness, and contentment, but over time, we became influenced by our s…
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In this episode we explore the method of “thinking not by applying a dot” as an easy way to stay connected to one’s eternal truth, essence, whilst working with the expansion or the role played in the story of life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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In this episode we will explore the deep peace of a contended mind that knows the eternal perfection of every being of light and behind every scene, therefore having no resistance to the flow of life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Balancing on the Tight Rope of Life
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The image of the tightrope walker - it’s a powerful metaphor for the delicate balance we navigate in our lives. Each thought, each action, contributes to the fabric of our future. And just like the tightrope walker, we strive for inner alignment and peace. As we walk our own invisible tightrope, may we choose our steps with care, cultivating though…
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A Stable Mind is a Strong Mind
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It’s true that our mental resilience plays a crucial role in navigating life’s challenges. Building mental strength is like exercising a muscle. Consistent practice and self-awareness contribute to greater resilience. In this episode, let’s explore some practical strategies to build that inner stability.…
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In this episode we explore the invaluable treasure of “thoughts” and the power to choose the highest quality thoughts, which ultimately influences all levels of our functioning and experiences.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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In the grand tapestry of existence, spiritual efforts often hinge on a single second—the moment of choice. Within that fleeting time frame, we decide what to hold onto and what to release. Do we cling to reality or surrender to the ever-changing story?Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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In this episode we will explore how to cultivate a deep inner silence through the method of introspection and loving redirection of thoughts and feelings from external circumstances to our innate benevolent nature.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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From Worry To Being Loving
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We often worry and say, because we love or we care. But we all know that worrying doesn’t really bring the results that we like or prefer. It’s true that worry often consumes our energy and doesn’t necessarily lead to positive outcomes. Shifting from worry to trust and faith is powerful. Trusting in the inherent goodness of others and ourselves can…
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In this episode we explore how shifting our focus from mastering the outer world to mastering our inner world by stabilizing in the awareness of the eternal self naturally brings about a benevolent, solution-oriented attitude towards life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Can Something Good Be Bad and Something Bad Be Good?
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Embracing our spiritual identity can profoundly alter our engagement with the world, distinguishing between what nourishes our deeper peace and what merely distracts. In a gentle exploration of our non-physical essence, the speaker guides listeners through the concept of the soul as the seat of our true existence, beyond the confines of our physica…
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Focus Inside, Flow Outside
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In this episode we will explore how the art of shifting one’s focus or attention from that which is external to that which is within, determines the quality of life experienced. A life lived from the inside out allows for the innate beauty of the eternal self, the soul, to flow naturally into every aspect of the drama of life.…
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If I'm not my ego, then who am I
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Our ego manifests itself in some interesting ways. Ways like always looking for justification, always pointing fingers outward. It's always somebody else’s fault or to be blamed. And if I can't point finger to anyone, I'm looking for justification in myself. We have forgotten that the ego is not who we are. The ego is something that I have created …
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In this meditation we explore how to train the mind to let go of shallow, surface level “breathing” or thinking by contemplating thoughts about the eternal self, a being of peace. From this space of deep inner peace, the mind naturally creates thoughts that are few in number, deep, and restorative for the optimal health of the entire being.…
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LIFE AS A GAME: A Perspective On Life
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'Life is like a game'- Many of us might be familiar with this phrase. In this episode, we will explore a different perspective. I am playing the game not in order to enjoy, but I am playing the game and I am enjoying the game. The act of playing is the act of joy and not necessarily in order to attain joy. This is the aspect that is worthwhile to r…
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Come explore how using the power to withdraw from waste thinking restores energy that can be used to create positive and noble thoughts. Such elevated thinking will not only improve the quality of your own life but will also contribute positively to the creation of a more harmonious world.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Yoga - Align With The Divine
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In this meditation we explore how realigning one’s perspective to that of the Divine, to eternal truth, restores the original nature of the mind and the natural qualities of the soul. From this space, the soul can play the various roles of life infused with its innate qualities of goodness and experience the highest quality of life.…
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When we think of life as a game, then we have to also consider the various players in the game, including ourselves. We could be the spectator sometimes, or we could be an active player in the game sometimes. Life offers us the opportunity to consider both. In this meditation, let us spend some time reflecting on some of the areas of our life where…
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Benefits of Being Clueless
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In Spirituality, there is a benefit of being clueless about the things that really aren't relevant and have nothing to do with my journey, but being very aware of secrets that will illuminate my path to my objective. It helps to support lesser but deeper thinking, which is very essential for moving towards my destination, whether it's self-respect …
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Intermittent Fasting Of The Mind
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In physical fasting, we reduce or limit the food intake for a certain period of time to give the body enough space and time to recover or heal. Similarly, the practice of going into silence is a very fruitful and beneficial practice for the mind. The thoughts that emerge from that inner silence are then very empowering, uplifting and creative.…
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Spiritual Gymnastics - Seeing the Big Picture
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Intellect is our discerning power, our analyzing power, our reasoning power and our wisdom. In Gymnastics, you use/exert your body and stretch it beyond certain limits or beyond certain comfort zone. Similarly, in Spiritual Gymnastics, you stretch your intellect to widen your horizon, broaden your perspective and to see the whole picture instead of…
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Being in Love with Myself
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True love for the self is to have the aim to live in alignment with one’s innate nature of love, peace and joy and to have compassion, understanding and forgiveness for any mistakes made on the journey. To draw power and courage to hold myself in love and truth, I invite the companionship of the source, the Ocean of love, the Divine.…
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Using Mistakes in a Worthwhile Way
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In this meditation we explore how setting your inner posture in the experience of your intrinsic value as a spiritual being of peace, love and harmony serves as the foundation for cultivating a healthy attitude towards perceived “mistakes”. From this space of inner self-respect one has the power and clarity to be able to use every experience in lif…
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Come explore and experience the secret of switching off from the visible to connect to the invisible true self and to the Divine.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Your Outer World is a Reflection of Your Inner World
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In this meditation we will explore how being in the awareness of the true self as a spiritual being of benevolence invites the best response from the external world and the highest quality of life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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In this meditation we explore how knowing the true self as a benevolent being of love, peace and happiness naturally allows us to see the subtle nature of others in the same light. Each moment that we choose to come into thought, words and actions from this highest space of awareness, our inner “greatness” is nurtured and we become instruments of G…
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On a spiritual journey of self transformation, we continuously aim to “close the gap” between where we currently are and who we are destined to be - our highest potential. In this meditation we travel deep within the self to a safe, sacred, transformational space of a pure silence that re-emerges our true eternal nature of deep peace and calm. The …
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Secrets to Become Wealthy - A Spiritual Perspective
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Spirituality says our physical reality is a reflection of our inner reality. In this meditation we emerge our inner treasures of awareness, thoughts and feelings based on the eternal truth of the soul, which then invites external situations of wealth, health and happiness.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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In this meditation we explore how shifting from a task conscious approach to life to a soul conscious approach allows one to experience and express their eternal truth of love, peace and happiness naturally in all situations in life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Finding the Point within the Ocean
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In this mediation, we will explore how turning inward and holding a single point of experience of the deep peace of the soul unlocks an ocean of peace that floods into the mind and overflows out into a world.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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The Message Of Obstacles
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In this meditation, we explore how seeing life as a game allows us to adopt a mindset in which obstacles are seen as invitations to express the highest spiritual potential of benevolence that is inherent in all human beings.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Join us in this mediation to explore how surrendering your sense of responsibility of external situations and taking responsibility for your inner state of mind instead, invites divinity to flow through you.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Finding My Center (Point)
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Come join us for this meditation to explore how positioning yourself in your “center point” of a neutral observer can bring stability, peace and happiness into every moment of your life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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From Problems to Solutions
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Come explore how by knowing and experiencing oneself as an eternal being of goodness we naturally begin to perceive others and life through a lens of goodness. From this position, our attitude is one of positivity, with an aim of sharing goodness and finding solutions rather than one of noticing problems.…
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Come join us to explore how aligning one’s self with eternal truth and the benevolent forces that rule the game of human life cultivates a clean and fearless mind, which in turn invites benevolence in one’s life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Transcend the Form to Transform
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On a spiritual journey of transformation, the aim is to live life in alignment with the eternal truth of the spiritual being, the soul. Come join us in this mediation to explore how transcending the form of thoughts, feelings and sensations that belong to the physical world of change naturally aligns us with our non-physical, changeless truth. From…
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Holding a sense of self based on the eternal and timeless existence of the soul creates an inner atmosphere or “vibe” that radiates peace and love out into the world. Come join us in this meditation to experience your innate nature and share those vibes with others.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Meditation - Peace Begins With Me
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Peace is one of the experiences that as a human spirit, we came into this world to enjoy, to experience. However, we tend to look out and hope that everything around us will be absolutely pleasant and peaceful, so that I can enjoy an experience of peace. Unfortunately, it's not a reality. Peace is found only when I look inward. When I look inward a…
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How to Increase Your Resilience Power
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Going within to overcome the challenging situations, we need to know that there is a place within me that is powerful that is 'Light' to deal with the darkness of the outer-world; then I can respond from a place of hope and security.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Join us in this meditation to explore the application of spiritual principles to live a Lotus-like life - a life in which ‘I’, the soul, can share my innate nature of love and peace while remaining untouched by the imperfections of today’s world.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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How to Make Difficult Things Easy
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Difficult things can be made easy by shifting our perspective and seeing the big picture. Even meditation becomes easy once we understand who is the real self that is meditating. Meditation is natural and easy and also allows us to see what seemed to be difficult from a different perspective. Experience the benefits of easy meditation.…
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Experience the detached love from the Divine Source irrespective of the role which makes the soul free and restores the soul back to its dignity. Explore the benefits of becoming free from the illusion of diluted love in the web of the story that brings sorrow and enjoy the unlimited love from beyond the story world.…
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The Hidden Meaning of Obstacles
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Life's obstacles may be a signal for us to go to a higher level of experience than just the material world. Explore the deeper insights and meaning in obstacles in our life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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How to be The King of My Inner Kingdom
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In this episode, in the spiritual context, we will explore what is inner kingdom and whether I am the king of my inner kingdom or a slave to my senses. Am I making decision for me or my senses are making decision for me?Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Getting to the point is more than what is important but more moving myself into an experience of operating at my highest capacity to maintain spiritual integrity and to preserve quality of life.Kirjoittanut Brahma Kumaris
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Silence is the Highway and Thoughts are the Exits
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The aim of meditation is to shift our awareness of the self from the physical dimension to the subtle. In this space, the soul experiences its true self and unites with the Supreme soul, the Source. In order to maintain this awareness and stabilize the self in its eternal truth, the soul becomes an observer who can see all thoughts but can choose t…
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Look in the Mirror of Your Heart
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On any journey of self improvement, it is important to take regular pauses to check if we are moving in the desired direction. On a spiritual journey, we reflect on the quality of thoughts, feelings and actions with an aim to check and shift our inner positioning so that it aligns with our innate virtues of goodness. This will in turn invite extern…
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By experiencing the true self as a spiritual being who is from a dimension beyond the physical dimension of sound and action, many innate virtues and powers naturally emerge from within. In this mediation, we explore the true power of tolerance that exists within each of us and can be experienced when we apply this spiritual perspective to the game…
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The spiritual principle of “less is more” is the idea that if I am efficient, accurate and in essence, I might actually get more results. In this mediation, experience how nurturing the seed of the true self allows us to express our deep innate qualities for better results in all aspects of our lives.…
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