Introduction The candle has symbolized wisdom, purity, and life's transient beauty across various traditions for centuries and is an irreplaceable companion for meditation owning to its two major uses:  Creating the perfect ambience and atmosphere for meditation  Acting as the object and focus of meditation, also known as Trakata (Candle Gazing) Now...

What is meditation? Put simply, meditation is a mental practice that trains your focus, attention and awareness.  The practice dates back millennia spanning both the eastern and western civilizations and adopted by nearly every major religion as a tool to cultivate one’s spiritual connection and presence. Today it is arguably the most...