Śunya: Stillness

There have been times in meditation when the wandering of the mind comes to a halt. Looking back at these moments, I have realized how much thoughts—much like landmarks in the external world—give us an inner sense of orientation. In the stillness that emerges as mental content dissolves, there is a feeling of being suspended in an empty openness, where even the sense of self fades away.

This week, we will focus on another aspect of śunya: stillness. As we move deeper into the winter, this inward pull feels natural and may be experienced in varying degrees. It is certainly something I have been feeling,  specially on snowy days.

I look forward to seeing you in class.

Breathe easy,

Blessings

Jorge Nihāl