Meditation: God speaks and listens

Many people are discovering in meditation a way to find peace of mind and a more centred focus on their true inner nature. This book is the first of the series of volumes where spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy answers a very wide range of questions about meditation, including the meaning of different meditation experiences, how to make meditation practical and the intrinsic value of meditation. Topics include: What is the best way to meditate; How to begin meditation; How to empty the mind; How to develop better concentration; The significance of mantras; How to keep inner peace in the outside world; Understanding of higher experiences in meditation.

Sri Chinmoy normally taught meditation in silence, through the inner contact he established with a seeker. However, over the decades that he spent in the West, inspiring and instructing both his own students and the public, he was approached on innumerable occasions for specific inner and outer guidance. His answers have illuminated aspirants from all backgrounds. This series of collections of questions and answers represents a portion of that dialogue.