The Inner Room as Inner Sanctuary

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 – Introduction00:40 – The inner room as inner sanctuary01:18 – Sanctuary as a place of safety01:40 – Meditation as sanctuary02:00 – Making an intention02:20 – Ritual gesture02:35 – The bell02:50 – Entering stillness03:46 – Opening the breath04:05 – Noticing the breath04:49 – Breathing in peace06:35 – Following the breath inward07:05 – Nothing to fear07:20 – Entering unconditional love07:30 – A doorway or threshold08:10 – Resting in love08:20 – I am I09:20 – Receiving peace and love10:04 – Three breaths of rest11:40 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.