A once-cherished belief held that you had to be an initiate in the Mysteries or a quantum scientist to explore macrocosm and microcosm theories.

Have things changed as our technology and culture advance at break-neck speed, or is that belief still valid?

The term ‘quantum’ has become a household word, but it’s difficult to take for granted.

Even those in the inner core of quantum science or initiated in the teachings of mystery schools can’t pretend to understand it.

Yet, as quantum theory becomes part of the growing, collective spiritual mainstream, people are drawn to it.

Without understanding its higher-mind concepts, we all can stand in awe of the possibilities quantum enlightenment presents for personal and even planetary transformation.

I gave a teleconference lecture on Quantum Enlightenment preceding one of my TeleMediations. It was based on some highlights from my thesis, and am in process of re-recording it for distribution.

Meanwhile, here are some slides from NASA, Hubble and other creative commons license sources. The captions are from my thoughts on quantum enlightenment. Music is Symphony 9-2, Dvorak. Enjoy.

Do you love to meditate to Ravi Shankar?

Then here is a clip from the live concert, Ravi Shankar In Portrait: Between Two Worlds. It was performed in the atmospheric Union Chapel in London, Summer 2002, with his daughter Anoushka, and with tabla virtuosi Bikram Ghosh and Tanmoy Bose.

The clip is from the full length performance of “Raga Rangeela Piloo” on the BBC release of the DVD set celebrating Shankar’s life and music. It is featured with another long raga “Raga Anandi Kalyan”, both of which make the DVD worth viewing.

The DVD also includes archive footage of Shankar’s key performances between the 1930′s and now, as well as interviews of Shankar. In the interviews on the DVD set, Shankar gives beautiful descriptions of the structure of Indian music. He also talks about his school, and provides glimpses into his personal life and family.

Om Surya Namaha is one of the twelve mantras to the sun given in the yoga meditation, Surya Namaskar (Salutation to the Sun). Surya Namaskar is the yoga asana (posture) for worshiping God by meditating on the Sun. As the energy provider for our solar system, the Sun is the primal representative of the inner sun of being.

The complete Surya Namaskar, which is helpful in support of the ability to concentrate, is a yogic meditation traditionally performed in the open air at dawn, facing the Sun.

But the Surya Namaskar is more than a physical exercise. It is a spiritual practice to dispel the darkness of our mind by the light of the inner sun. This is the aim of all true meditation. Our Sun, the star of our solar system, represents the highest form of divinity that we can see or contemplate.

The Yogi performs each of the asanas (postures) with a specific breathing pattern, chanting one of the twelve mantras for each pose. Each mantra is in honor of one of the twelve representations of the sun deity.

Below is a music video dedicated to the chanting of the Om Surya Namaha. Om Surya Namaha is the third mantra of 12 given during Surya Namaskar. It means, “Salutations to the God Surya, He who dispels our darkness.” Chanting this mantra is meant to invoke inspiration.

The purpose of meditation is stated so purely in this quote:

I bow to that which is the substance of all, which is all, the embodiment of the universe, the light on which the yogis meditate – Markandeyapurana

Celebrate the Great Night of Shiva

Here is a video in honor of Shivaratri, the Hindu festival also known as the “Great Night of Shiva”.

It seems almost everyone is either meditating or seeking to learn more about it. Even the mainstream medical community is promoting its benefits. Could even be the new ice-breaker at social events: “How do you meditate?”

However you meditate, the heart of your practice is similar to the central theme of the meditation movement itself: the desire to simply get in touch with your inner being.

You can even try the  various online guided meditation experiences available all over the web. So whether you’re seriously pursuing Zen or even transendental-like meditation states, you don’t necessarily have to go to meditation centers every time you practice.

And if there aren’t any meditation centers in your area or it’s not practical, there are events where you can gather in groups. Like when you subscribe to my TeleMeditations Updates (see the form at the top right side of this blog): you’ll hear about my live telemeditations events and how you can participate. You’ll also have access to my other meditation recordings featured here in podcast form.

At the core of all these opportunities is a common theme, one that helps you find the most satisfaction. It is from the knowledge that inner tranquility comes from the simplicity of the practice itself–just you and your breath, observing the moment.

So take a 5 Minute Meditation break with this meditation video to observe and accept the moment. The audio track on this video, “Zen Meditation: Observing the Moment,” is from my full-length Guided Meditation CD, “Loving Your Life.”

As with any meditation recording, listen to this one only when you are in a quiet location and not while engaged in any activity. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery or any equipment.

Video also posted at my YouTube page.