40+ Inspirational Meditation Quotes to Calm Your Mind
Meditation is like a gentle whisper to the soul in our fast-paced world. Let these inspirational meditation quotes guide you to a place of serenity and mindfulness.
Ready to explore? Let's dive in!
1. The Path to Peace
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." – Buddha
"The goal of meditation isn't to control your thoughts; it's to stop letting them control you. The power of meditation lies in its ability to unlock the stillness of your mind, creating a sanctuary where true inner peace and self-discovery await." – Unknown
2. The Gift of Presence
"The thing about meditation is: You become more and more you." – David Lynch
"Let silence take you to the core of life." - Rumi
3. The Art of Stillness
"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." – Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
"In silence, there is eloquence. Stop weaving and see how the pattern improves." - Rumi
4. The Power of Now
"Mindfulness isn't difficult; we just need to remember to do it." – Sharon Salzberg
"Meditation is the art of being present in the moment, without judgment or attachment." - Thich Nhat Hanh
5. The Essence of Simplicity
"Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively." – Sharon Salzberg
"You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer. Meditation is available to you at any moment, a path to tap into that treasure, bringing ease and simplicity to your life." – Eckhart Tolle
6. The Wisdom of the Heart
"Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you." – Amit Ray
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." – Dalai Lama
"Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already. Compassion comes from realizing that we are all in this together." – Pema Chödrön
7. The Joy of Being
"Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the immediate moment." – Alan Watts
"When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy." - Rumi
8. The Connection with the Higher Self
"Meditation is meeting eternity in the present moment. It is resolving every problem as it comes. It is resolving every tension as it creeps in. It is facing the challenges of life in a non-fearful way." – Vimala Thakar
"Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you. It's a direct connection with your higher self, a gateway to uncovering the hidden wisdom and unleashing the inner peace." – Amit Ray
"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." - Rumi
9. The Embrace of Silence
"Silence is not an absence but a presence. Not an emptiness but repletion, a filling up." – Anne D. LeClaire
"In the silence of the heart, one learns the journey of wisdom, love, and divine realization. Silence takes us beyond the noise and teaches us to hear what was never said." – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
10. The Healing Touch
"Meditation can reintroduce you to the part that's been missing." – Russell Simmons
"Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth." - Rumi
11. The Light of Awareness
"Meditation is like giving a hug to ourselves, getting in touch with that awesome reality in us." –Thich Nhat Hanh
"The garden of the world has no limits, except in your mind." -Rumi
12. The Freedom of Letting Go
"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." – Deepak Chopra
"The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward." – Steve Maraboli
"You can only lose what you cling to." – Buddha
13. The Beauty of Grounding
"The more regularly and the more deeply you meditate, the sooner you will find yourself acting always from a center of peace." – J. Donald Walters
"Meditation is the grounding wire of the soul's electric connection to the universe." – Terri Guillemets
"Through the practice of meditation, we become rooted in the present moment, grounded in our bodies, and connected to the Earth. It's a return to our natural state of being, where peace and stability reside." – Unknown
Want to explore grounding techniques in an easy, playful manner? Download the free ebook on grounding today!
14. The Connection to All
"Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification." – Swami Sivananda
"In the stillness of meditation, I transcend my body and mind, and I discover a oneness with all that is. This oneness is the true nature of who we are, always present, always accessible." – Deepak Chopra
15. The Harmony of Being
"Meditation is the secret of all growth in spiritual life and knowledge. It is the secret of discovering the harmonious relationship of the various aspects of our being." – James Allen
"Meditation is the glue that holds our mind, body, and spirit in harmony. It's a bridge that connects us to our true selves and brings balance to our existence." – Unknown
16. The Knowing Thyself
"Meditation is the art of being aware of your thoughts without judgment." - Jon Kabat-Zinn
"Close your eyes, fall in love, stay there." - Rumi
17. The Embrace of the Self
"Meditation is not to escape from society, but to come back to ourselves and see what is going on." – Thich Nhat Hanh
"Meditation is the practice of coming back to yourself, over and over again." - Pema Chodron
18. The Journey Within
"Meditation is a journey to know yourself. Knowing yourself has many layers." – Amit Ray
"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions." – Dalai Lama
19. The Gift of Clarity
"Meditation is not a means to an end. It is both the means and the end." – Jiddu Krishnamurti
"Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity." – Voltaire
20. The Celebration of Life
"Meditation is the celebration of life, not an escape from it." – Osho
"Meditation is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - Bhagavad Gita
Bonus: An inspiring meditation story by Buddha
A young man curiously watched Buddha meditating, sitting serenely in his trance as if free from any pain in this world.
After a long wait, Buddha finally opened his eyes and looked at him.
The young man eagerly asked, “What does meditation give you?”
Buddha smiled, and then he gave the most unexpected response, “Nothing”.
The young man was puzzled.
“Meditation does not give me anything. But it takes away my negative thoughts, my guilt, my blame, my anger, my pain, my fears, and my suffering.”
“It leaves me with positive emotions, peace and amusement.”
Why not try Art Therapy Meditation Classes?
Keen to practice meditation but don't know where to begin? Our Life Makeover Program might be just what you need, with tools like an art therapy class to explore creative self-expression, and techniques to manage stress and anxiety effectively.
Let's get the growth and healing party started now!
Take Control of Your Time: Think of this as putting your day on "Do Not Disturb" so you can focus on what really matters.
Bring Desires to Reality: Like putting your dream house on a vision board, but actually getting the keys.
Create a Safe Emotional Space: Imagine a place where you can be as real as you are in your car during a solo road trip.
Connect with Your Inner Guidance: It's like having a best friend inside you who always gives great advice.
Heal and Create a Joyful Life: Picture getting over your ex but like, times a hundred—plus with a meditation course online to guide you along the way!
Ready to Calm Your Mind and Find Inner Peace?
Escape from your mental prison and detox your brain with Art of Life Center’s free masterclass webinar. Learn how to use meditation to quiet your mind, release emotional stress, and cultivate inner peace.
Sign up now and start your journey toward mental clarity and emotional freedom today!
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT
