Welcome to Stillness Speaks
Stillness Speaks is a preeminent resource for self inquiry and self exploration – the endless journey of self realization. We offer works of teachers (luminaries), and wisdom traditions (paths), 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
Compassion: Dalai Lama & Robert William Service
“… Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive …” ~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Sweet Obedience: Conclusion – Henry Shukman
“… Zen wasn’t—had never been—about individual revelation. That was all very well, but the core of Zen was sharing …” ~ Henry Shukman
The Hidden Treasure Is In Me – Kaygusuz Abdal
“… I am the infinite and the eternal. The hidden treasure is in me …” ~ Kaygusuz Abdal
Notable Posts from our Archives
Consciousness Transformation: Russell, Grof, Laszlo
“… we are rediscovering a wisdom that has been rediscovered many times in many cultures … a different mode of awareness that leads to a greater sense of inner peace and a more harmonious relationship with the world …” ~ Peter Russell
The Work of Byron Katie: Putting the Mind on Paper
…even the most unpleasant thoughts can be met with unconditional love. ~ Byron Katie
Stillness Speaks continues to introduce The Work, Byron Katie’s practical process of personal inquiry. This post concludes the series.
Danna Faulds: Experience This Moment As It Is…
Live this day as if the earth exhales blessings in your direction …
Continue reading to enjoy Danna’s full poem …
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 ! …
