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Stillness Speaks® is a resource for self inquiry and self exploration – the endless journey of self realization. We offer works of teachers and traditions, both historical and contemporary, Eastern and Western, indigenous and otherwise. Our approach is integral – all are welcome!
“Your own self realization is the greatest service you can give the world.” ~ Ramana Maharshi
Why Stillness? And Its Gift: Invitation to Stillness, Jean Klein
“… You must accept it as a fact that your fundamental nature is stillness. It is in this stillness that all activities appear … Discover yourself in stillness …” ~ Jean Klein
How Bodyfulness, Kindness Free Us? Christian Dillo Zen Practice
“… The motivation to do this practice continuously…is maintained through savoring how being present increases our sense of aliveness, joy, and realness …” … ~ Christian Dillo
Real Gift Of The Pathless Path? Nothing to Grasp Joan Tollifson
“… The Holy Reality is already here, fully complete. And if you think otherwise, then simply stop, look and listen” …” ~ Joan Tollifson
Notable Posts From Our Archives
Beyond Knowledge Jean Klein: How To Truly Love The Other?
“… This maturity brings us to discover our silent being which is beyond knowledge …” ~ Jean Klein
3 Wondrous Answers: Miracle of Mindful Presence Thich Nhat Hanh
“… In mindfulness one is not only restful and happy, but alert and awake. Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality …” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Taoist Ways Alan Watts: What’s Wu-Wei And Why Is It Important?
” … Wu-wei means always acting in accord with the pattern of things as they exist …” ~ Alan Watts
Teachers
The greatest mystery of all: as your journey progresses, you will discover that there truly is only one teacher and that teacher is ultimately found within. Until then, we have many sages that guide us along … or illuminate the way …. we are honored to offer a small sampling of these luminaries … a list that will grow with time.
Traditions
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ~ Aristotle
We offer explorations into the “many paths up the mountain:” from Christian to Sufi, from Zen to Hindu, Kabbalist to Kashmir Shaivism, Advaitic to Indigenous, from philosophical to atheist, from spiritual to scientific – an endless list, that will continue to grow ! …
