In this episode, Brother Richard deepens the exploration of the inner room, describing it as an inner sanctuary — a place of safety, refuge and rest.
He reflects on the meaning of sanctuary as a space where nothing is demanded and nothing needs to be defended. Meditation itself becomes this sanctuary, a place to enter with intention, gentleness and trust. Listeners are guided to prepare the body and breath, and to move gradually into stillness.
Through imagery of thresholds and inner chambers, the practice invites a resting in peace, presence and unconditional love. Fear gives way to safety, and the breath becomes a steady companion as awareness settles into quiet wholeness.
This episode offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you return to a deep sense of safety, peace and inner refuge.
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – The inner room as inner sanctuary
01:18 – Sanctuary as a place of safety
01:40 – Meditation as sanctuary
02:00 – Making an intention
02:20 – Ritual gesture
02:35 – The bell
02:50 – Entering stillness
03:46 – Opening the breath
04:05 – Noticing the breath
04:49 – Breathing in peace
06:35 – Following the breath inward
07:05 – Nothing to fear
07:20 – Entering unconditional love
07:30 – A doorway or threshold
08:10 – Resting in love
08:20 – I am I
09:20 – Receiving peace and love
10:04 – Three breaths of rest
11:40 – Closing bell
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