Music can be a great aid to meditation. This flute music track recorded by Sri Chinmoy is very suitable for meditation and can be beneficial for reducing background noise.
More meditative music at Radio Sri Chinmoy.
Meditation books
Presented with the simplicity and clarity that have become the hallmark of Sri Chinmoy’s writings, this book will take you from the beginning stages of concentration and meditation through the advanced practice of contemplation.
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