Author Archives: Mataji

About Mataji

I have been practising still-mind meditation since 1982, teaching still-mind meditation since 1989, and training teachers since 1999. The greatest life change for me has been a steady easefulness with its ups and downs, and an ability to love the difficult folks as well as the easy ones. The more profound changes aren't so easy to put into words.

Surrender: True, or False?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Mataji

  A question that vexes yogis – when is surrender true abandonment of the ego, and when is it only an ego-hijacking of spiritual aspiration? Let’s think about some examples of both…

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I Like Jack Taylor

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Mataji

Jack Taylor lives in a cold, hard place – rejected by most of his peers , alcoholic, insightful, fights a lot and yet has his own integrity and a surprising kindness.

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Satsang Talk – Equanimity

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Mataji

What a ripper – Equanimity, or even-mindedness (Brief notes on a talk from Satsang) What I heard most from people is “What a ripper!”  Seems the talk on even-mindedness had all the lovely yogis present digging deep into their experiences and their intimate … Continue reading →

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As I was asked

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Mataji

Just letting you know that there is now a NEWS ! page on this site. And there is already an UPDATE ! on the page – look under May Satsang for a note about what we did. You might be surprised… You can … Continue reading →

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On Turning 65

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mataji

It’s a good age, and I am glad to be 65… though it is a time for reviewing and perhaps re-evaluating.  No time for illusions, that’s for sure. I think the best year of my life, the standout one, was 60 … Continue reading →

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Meditation – being comfortable with reality

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mataji

Meditation can do more for us than relieve stress. Continue reading →

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Shivaratri

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Mataji

Shivaratri – the night of Shiva, the dark night of the moon when God makes his presence felt most strongly… ahh, don’t you feel it somewhere deep and intimate? Of course I want to stay up all night and welcome … Continue reading →

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Chatting with Patanjali

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mataji

Patanjali explains himself in this conversation. What are the Yoga Sutras really about? Is Patanjali non-dualist or dualist? what difference does it make? Continue reading →

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CRASH COURSE IN SANSKRIT, with Dr Andrew Kelly

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Mataji

Just a quick note to let you know about an opportunity in Melboure for a serious dip into Sanskrit with a great teacher, Dr Andrew Kelly of Melbourne University. SANSKRIT – CRASH COURSE – IN JANUARY, 10th Jan – 8th … Continue reading →

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Monistic not Monastic

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Mataji

Trying to put “swami” into a Western context is like trying to squeeze a tomato through a keyhole. Sometimes a swami is regarded as a monk.  That seems easy at first, as many spiritual traditions have an established and accepted order of … Continue reading →

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