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Inner and Outer Peace through Meditation
"I greatly appreciate Sant Rajinder Singh Ji's contribution here to the goal of peace that we are all working towards." --H.H. the Dalai LamaImagine you are carrying a private retreat around inside you--a sanctuary you can visit whenever modern life gets too much. Imagine contentment and freedom from fear--whenever you wish it. You are imagining the peace of body, mind, and soul that meditation can bring you. This outstanding meditation handbook is by one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. His deep wisdom and sympathetic advice, together with the simple exercise techniques he teaches, have brought spiritual benefits to millions. Now he can help guide you on the path to divine love and fulfillment. Whether you are already meditating or a complete beginner, young or old, Sant Rajinder Singh's easy-to-read manual will help you achieve personal transformation. As a result, you can contribute to outer peace and the raising of global consciousness. "Rajinder Singh's new book is food for the soul. It is an inspiring and informative source that speaks to both beginner and experienced travellers on the path of life. I was uplifted as I read this book, and re-dedicate myself to honoring my inner work."--Steven Halper, recording artist and educatorSant Rajinder Singh is an internationally recognized expert teacher of meditation. He is the author of Empowering Your Soul through Meditation, Spark of the Divine, Meditation as Medication for the Soul, Silken Thread of the Divine, and Spiritual Pearls for Enlightened Living. He has taught his meditation technique to millions of people throughout the world through meditation seminars, conferences, books, CDs, DVDs, magazine articles, and appearances on television, radio, and Internet broadcasts. His regular talks on DVD, audio, and written messages are posted on www.sos.org.
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212 pages, Paperback
First published July 4, 1996
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About the author
Rajinder Singh
97 books22 followersAs one of the world's leading spiritual teachers of meditation, Sant Rajinder Singh's books show readers how meditation on inner Light and Sound that anyone can do leads to lasting happiness, peace, and joy. Spending time in meditation can lead to personal transformation with proven benefits for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Trained in both science with a B. Tech degree in electrical engineering from I.I.T Madras and an M.S. degree from I.I.T. Chicago and in meditation, he clearly and simply explains to modern readers the relationship of science and spirituality and how both can lead to knowing ourselves and our purpose in life. Through the scientific method, one can test the hypothesis of meditation to experience for one's self the inner Light and Sound and the spiritual riches that lie within. His books also present to readers descriptions of the inner spiritual journey anyone can take through meditation on the inner Light and Sound.
Sant Rajinder Singh provides clear and compelling support for the value of meditation for health and wellness of body, mind, and soul. In his book, Meditation as Medication for the Soul, noted medical doctors, cancer researchers, psychiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, homeopaths, physiatrists, brain researchers, neuroscientists, and those involved in alternative medicine provide rich evidence supporting meditation as a complementary treatment modality.
Each of Sant Rajinder Singh's books explore different benefits of meditating and include meditation instructions that anyone can try. His are must-read books for optimum physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness.
Traveling tirelessly throughout North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, he holds meditation sittings, seminars, talks, and conferences, in which millions of people benefit from the simple meditation on inner Light and Sound he teaches.
As head of Science of Spirituality, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace, unity, and selfless service he inspires many charitable works. This includes providing help to victims of natural disasters, free homeopathic, allopathic, and ayurvedic medical clinics, cataract eye operation camps, blood donation drives, and medical supplies to those who cannot afford them, and aid to needy and orphaned children.
Sant Rajinder Singh convenes two international conferences each year in February and in September where civic and social leaders and participants explore meditation and ways people can live together in peace and unity.
His organization he leads, Science of Spirituality has over 2800 centers worldwide where people can learn meditation. Among these are also retreat and meditation centers around the world. These offer to the public classes in meditation, spiritual topics, and personal transformation to benefit one's self and to make a postive difference in the world.
Besides his many books translated into over 50 languages, Sant Rajinder Singh has recorded many DVDs, CDs, and webinars. His articles and blogs appear regularly in print and online magazines, newspapers, and websites around the world.
Schedules of Sant Rajinder Singh's author talks and meditation programs can be found on Sant Rajinder Singh's Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram.
https://www.facebook.com/SantRajinder...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplF...
https://www.sos.org/
Trained in both science with a B. Tech degree in electrical engineering from I.I.T Madras and an M.S. degree from I.I.T. Chicago and in meditation, he clearly and simply explains to modern readers the relationship of science and spirituality and how both can lead to knowing ourselves and our purpose in life. Through the scientific method, one can test the hypothesis of meditation to experience for one's self the inner Light and Sound and the spiritual riches that lie within. His books also present to readers descriptions of the inner spiritual journey anyone can take through meditation on the inner Light and Sound.
Sant Rajinder Singh provides clear and compelling support for the value of meditation for health and wellness of body, mind, and soul. In his book, Meditation as Medication for the Soul, noted medical doctors, cancer researchers, psychiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, homeopaths, physiatrists, brain researchers, neuroscientists, and those involved in alternative medicine provide rich evidence supporting meditation as a complementary treatment modality.
Each of Sant Rajinder Singh's books explore different benefits of meditating and include meditation instructions that anyone can try. His are must-read books for optimum physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness.
Traveling tirelessly throughout North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, he holds meditation sittings, seminars, talks, and conferences, in which millions of people benefit from the simple meditation on inner Light and Sound he teaches.
As head of Science of Spirituality, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace, unity, and selfless service he inspires many charitable works. This includes providing help to victims of natural disasters, free homeopathic, allopathic, and ayurvedic medical clinics, cataract eye operation camps, blood donation drives, and medical supplies to those who cannot afford them, and aid to needy and orphaned children.
Sant Rajinder Singh convenes two international conferences each year in February and in September where civic and social leaders and participants explore meditation and ways people can live together in peace and unity.
His organization he leads, Science of Spirituality has over 2800 centers worldwide where people can learn meditation. Among these are also retreat and meditation centers around the world. These offer to the public classes in meditation, spiritual topics, and personal transformation to benefit one's self and to make a postive difference in the world.
Besides his many books translated into over 50 languages, Sant Rajinder Singh has recorded many DVDs, CDs, and webinars. His articles and blogs appear regularly in print and online magazines, newspapers, and websites around the world.
Schedules of Sant Rajinder Singh's author talks and meditation programs can be found on Sant Rajinder Singh's Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram.
https://www.facebook.com/SantRajinder...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplF...
https://www.sos.org/
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July 4, 2012
I took some last night and finished Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation. I have really mixed feelings about this book. The first couple of chapters teach how to meditate, and discuss the importance of meditation. Maybe it's because I was raised in an evangelical Christian home and am now very resistant to the idea of the interactive, caring 'God', but much of Singh's writing made me very uncomfortable. For example, his advice for meditating is to chant all of the names for god you can think of over and over again. While I like the idea of the soul and there being a little bit of the divine (light) in all of us in and through the soul, and certainly believe that humans need to act with kindness and love, I don't see myself practicing this brand of meditation. I don't know that I want or need to have an out-of-body experience through meditation; his writing made it seem like it was addictive, and the spiritual aspects concern me.
Singh also had lots to say on how to live, and this is really what I liked about this book. We spend so much of our time thinking about what we don't have, comparing ourselves to others, and wasting our time with empty pursuits. Reading this made me realize how full of disdain and condescension I am, and challenged me to try to change my attitudes towards others, to be filled with grace for others, and love.
I also realize I really need to stop eating meat again (sigh).
I am pleased that I'm starting Beginning Mindfulness by Andrew Weiss next week. I think Weiss' book will focus on more of the things I liked about Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation, perhaps with a smaller does of the spirituality, which I am hesitant to embrace.
Singh also had lots to say on how to live, and this is really what I liked about this book. We spend so much of our time thinking about what we don't have, comparing ourselves to others, and wasting our time with empty pursuits. Reading this made me realize how full of disdain and condescension I am, and challenged me to try to change my attitudes towards others, to be filled with grace for others, and love.
I also realize I really need to stop eating meat again (sigh).
I am pleased that I'm starting Beginning Mindfulness by Andrew Weiss next week. I think Weiss' book will focus on more of the things I liked about Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation, perhaps with a smaller does of the spirituality, which I am hesitant to embrace.
October 19, 2022
One of the last things my grandfather said to me was "meditate." I think it will take me my lifetime to come to these realizations of inner peace myself, and that is where they must come from. Right now it's beautiful to read what my grandfather believed and dedicated himself to.
One idea I really liked: "ecologists of the soul" are those who remove pollutants and reveal the beauty of the human soul.
One idea I really liked: "ecologists of the soul" are those who remove pollutants and reveal the beauty of the human soul.
August 9, 2011
This book is gift for humanity by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. Its simple & practical approach of Meditation appeals everyone. A step by step guide for fruitful meditation & making the life better.
April 3, 2018
Focusing on the Divine light and Celestial Sound to find Oneness with the universe. This is the crux of the book. Singh is famous for his leadership of the Science of Spirituality, "a non-profit, nondenominational organization, with centers in over forty countries." I won this book in a raffle at a program on mindful mediation at my local library. It has taken me years to finish the book even though it is not a difficult read. Each time I pick it up, I feel that I should be meditating instead of reading! Singh makes his case for seeking our soulful bliss through meditation, giving credit to all religions and many spiritual leaders as the book goes on. Learning that the body and mind can distract us from our own spiritual journey, the book tempts the reader to "savor what the mystics and saints of the past tasted and find the sweetness within ourselves." Divided into three sections: Inner Peace, Personal Transformations, and Outer Peace -- and further subdivided into eighteen chapters, each ending with bulleted "exercises" to try related to the chapter.
The preface of the book is written by THE Dalai Lama, so if that's not enough cred to entice, then just know that you are a drop of God's essence and when you become aware of that in your daily life you'll be on the road to inner and outer peace.
The preface of the book is written by THE Dalai Lama, so if that's not enough cred to entice, then just know that you are a drop of God's essence and when you become aware of that in your daily life you'll be on the road to inner and outer peace.
January 15, 2018
I did not realize this book would be centered on faith and getting closer to God. If I had, I would have chosen a different book on meditation. There were one or two chapters I appreciated and I like the focus on always working to improve oneself, but for me, the reason to do so is not God.
May 8, 2019
Great read for anyone seeking spiritual growth
May 23, 2022
Strong start with an interesting perspective on how to meditate. The book lost me when meditation was tied back to God and trying to get closer to God.
January 10, 2015
"Inner and Outer Peace through Meditation" is Rajinder Singh's meditation technique of "Sant Mat" or "Surat Shabd" Meditation on the "Inner Light and Sound". Unlike other meditation techniques, there are no difficult postures or "potentially" dangerous breathing techniques and anyone can engage in this practice. This approach to meditation is described as "positive mysticism" as one is able to achieve spiritual growth while fulfilling one's life responsibilities. However, one does need to be initiated into "Sant Mat" by a Living Master or Teacher. This book is informative, compelling and I would highly recommend it.
May 30, 2010
Great first few chapters. Seems this is for advanced meditation practitioners, people who want to travel to other worlds within their psyche. At this point I just want to calm down a little. Might give this another try later.
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