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A Beginners Guide to Maha-Mantra Meditation

How
to meditate
with mantra?
How to practice
mantra meditation in a way
that best suits you?
Why this technique
is better than other
forms of meditation?
What is
mantra meditation and
the Hare Krishna maha-mantra?

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What's in it for me?

We are going to help you cut through the confusion—and teach you not only how to properly meditate using the best technique, but make sure you are able to build a comfortable, consistent routine backed by a supportive lifestyle and habits, which is essential to get the most out of your practice.

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How to meditate? What to listen to and think about? Such questions can come to mind and make meditation seem like a daunting task. Get instructions, guidance, techniques, and mentorship to help your body, mind, and emotions perform at their peak – allowing you to live life to the fullest.

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A Beginners Guide in Your Own Time: 7 Lesson Challenge

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What’s in the Class?

The classes are led by the folks at Chant Now. While they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages (yay diversity!), they do have one thing in common – they are all practicing bhakti yogis with a love for teaching and have spent their lives learning and teaching the practices and philosophy of this ancient tradition to thousands around the world.

The online classes include detailed instructions focusing on the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, guidance, tips, techniques, reading suggestions, and individual mentorship to help your body, mind, and emotions perform at their peak – allowing you to live life to the fullest.

Who’s the class for?

Whether you are a beginner who has never meditated before or you’ve had experience with other techniques and have not seen the results you’d hoped or just want to explore more options before committing to a technique – our classes promise a profound, truly transformational experience, which will positively benefit many aspects of your life.

TEAM

We are a dedicated team of bhakti yogis here to share our collective decades of wisdom and experience with you. We aim to teach, inspire and motivate spiritual seekers of all backgrounds on the wisdom and practice of Hare Krishna mantra meditation. Our service is based on the ancient bhakti yoga wisdom texts such as the Bhagavad-gita, as presented by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and form the spiritual foundation of the meditation training offered in our classes.

FAQ

What is chant now?

Chantnow.com is a dedicated team of monks, professionals, and volunteers with decades of experience in mantra-meditation, which is the heart of bhakti-yoga or devotional service. We live the lifestyle and personally practice what we share in our classes as per our individual capacities. Our teachings are based on the ancient wisdom texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, as presented by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, also known as the Hare Krishna movement, and form the spiritual foundation of the meditation training offered in our classes.

What is the maha mantra?

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

The literal meaning of maha-mantra is “The Great Chant of Deliverance.” While there are many mantras like ‘OM’ etc., the maha-mantra is the most powerful mantra in existence, also known as the Hare Krishna mantra. It has been a core practice of the ancient Bhakti Yoga tradition for thousands of years. Regular chanting of this mantra under proper guidance relieves one from stress, anxiety, and depression and instantly puts the practitioner in touch with a higher transcendental reality. Whether you are looking to improve your mental well-being, have greater focus and clarity, or have a genuine spiritual experience, meditating on this mantra will help you achieve your goals quickly.

Is chanting a form of meditation?

Yes! In fact, it is the best and easiest technique for meditation because it uses the transformative power of sound, allowing the restless wandering mind to concentrate on it easily and not get easily distracted by mental chatter, which is the number one source of distraction for beginners. Chanting on beads is especially beneficial, as it engages the sense of touch and speech and auditory functions in the meditation process.

What is bhakti yoga?

Bhakti is derived from the Sanskrit word bhaj, which means – loving service. Bhakti-yoga means to connect to the Supreme by means of loving devotional service. The path of bhakti-yoga is developed through a variety of activities. These include mantra meditation or the chanting of the names Hare Krishna. The chanting is done either individually or in the community by chanting mantras accompanied by music (kirtan). The study of sacred texts such as the Bhagavad-gita, associating with like-minded spiritual aspirants, eating sanctified vegetarian food, and living in a way that upholds the principles of truthfulness, mercy, austerity, and cleanliness, are all core practices for a life of followers of bhakti.

Who is Srila Prabhupada?

Srila Prabhupada is the founder acharya (spiritual head) of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Srila Prabhupada not only brought bhakti yoga and the Hare Krishna maha-mantra to the western world but also circled the globe 14 times on lecture tours, bringing the teachings of Lord Krishna to thousands of people on six continents.

Are all the courses, live sessions, and mentorship offered by Chant Now for free?

This project is run by practicing Bhakti Yogis voluntarily as part of our ‘Seva’ or service to humanity. While all our services are for free, some of our more advanced courses are donation-based, with the proceeds utilized for the maintenance and upkeep of the project/website.

How do I connect to a coach?

Sign up for our community using this link and write to the mentors directly. Our mentors are spread across time zones and offer their time voluntarily. You can generally expect a reply within 24 hours.

Are all your content/classes online, or do you meet in real life?

We have centers all across the world. Get in touch with us using the contact form on our home page using this link, and our team will help you locate your nearest center.