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Learn about passage meditation and the eight-point program developed by Eknath Easwaran.

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Passage Meditation:
The Basics

Learn how meditation works, what the benefits are, and try it out for yourself.
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Learn more about Passage Meditation, the Mantram, and the Eight Points

Passage Meditation

Passage meditation, developed by Eknath Easwaran, is a practical and effective way to train your mind and find a more fulfilling life. With a regular practice, you’ll find greater peace and calm, and the ability to make positive changes in your daily life.
The Mantram

The mantram is a practical, effective way to steady your mind throughout the day or night. You can find everything you need here to learn about what a mantram is, how it works, and how you can get started so you can see the benefits in your own life.
The Eight-Point Program of Passage Meditation

Easwaran developed an eight-point program of passage meditation so we can lead the spiritual life and make our contribution, right in the midst of our homes, workplaces, and communities.

Stories from the Worldwide BMCM Community

Meditation & Meaning in Work

Susheelkumar describes how he established a daily passage meditation practice, and the results he’s seen in his personal and work life.

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The Mantram as a Tool for Transforming Difficult Relationships

Chris shares how she used the mantram to stay kind over the long haul in a difficult working relationship.

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Filling the Wild
With Mantrams

Jamie describes how he uses the mantram as an “outdoor traveling companion,” using it to both connect more deeply with nature, and as a first aid measure in times of difficulty.

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Featured Passage

The Prayer of Saint Francis

This is an ideal passage for anyone beginning a meditation practice. It embodies the transformation and spiritual wisdom of this great saint.

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Inspiration from Easwaran

Invitation to a Journey

Easwaran tells the story of Humphrey the whale and presents the spiritual life as a great adventure, encouraging us to put full effort into our meditation practice.
Answering the Need of the Times

How can meditation help the world? Easwaran explains how this ancient spiritual practice helps us to create positive change in modern times.
Instructions in Meditation From the Gita

In this six-minute video clip, Easwaran draws on verses from the Bhagavad Gita to present his instructions in meditation. When the mind is stilled, we will discover the divine spark within us.