TYPES OF SILENCE

There are three types of Silence.

The first is the silence where there is no talking. This is very beneficial for
people just to be aware of what they are saying and how much energy they
spend talking. The second is the silence of stillness. This is the silence inside
us that is detached from the noise in the world. Silence is disinterestedness in
activity, an inward journey of the mind. This inner stillness is very important if
we want to understand and grow spiritually. Inner silence frees us from the
noise of the world. And finally, there is the silence of Oneness - Oneness with
the entire universe. Oneness is the goal of silent practice. Whatever
knowledge we study and understand with our intellect is limited. The
knowledge that we gain by effort is immanent. The knowledge which is gained
through effortlessness, through silence and intuition is transcendental.