Gist of Eastern Faiths

[soham]

All eastern faiths directly or indirectly advocate transcending mental chatter so as to attain Being rather than Becoming. Practitioner is advised to watch the breath or thoughts passively ( thoughts and breathing affect each other ), concentrate on words or symbols or inner subtle centres, or simply sit at the feet of a holy sage or chant in a congregation or indeed resort to any other approved spiritual practice.

[Lady Dunsany]

Beautifully and simply put.