Silentium $5 / month

Silentium is centered on the exploration and appreciation of silence, stillness, and minimalism, through meditations, contemplations, and examples from nature, art, and individuals. It offers insights into finding peace, wisdom, and balance through quiet moments, encouraging readers to integrate silence into their daily lives.

Silence Stillness Minimalism Meditation Nature Art Personal Growth Mindfulness Inner Peace

The hottest Substack posts of Silentium

And their main takeaways

Love letters

294 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Love Silence
  1. Ikkyū's words emphasize experiencing the essence of things.
  2. True understanding transcends words and is always present.
  3. The truth sought is in the core of being, here and now.

Be like incense

235 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Contemplation Prayer Meditation Silence
  1. Contemplating true nature and the Divine leads to transformation and a sense of unchanging presence.
  2. Burning like incense symbolizes the process of self-discovery and inner transformation.
  3. Through practices like meditation, self-inquiry, and prayer, one can burn away the false self to reveal their True Nature and attain Divine Union.

As it is

294 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Silence Mindfulness
  1. The post is about embracing silence and being present in the moment.
  2. The author reflects on the experience of solitude and the beauty of stillness.
  3. There's an invitation to subscribe for more content and a 7-day free trial.

The eternal hush

294 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Silence
  1. The author is passionate about silence and stillness
  2. In the haiku, the eternal hush can't be heard
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

The heart of awareness

196 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Wisdom Meditation Enlightenment
  1. The Ashtavakra Gita is an ancient classic of Advaita Vedanta literature, focusing on a dialogue between King Janaka and the Sage Ashtavakra.
  2. Many spiritual figures, including Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Ramana Maharshi, and Mooji, consider the Ashtavakra Gita to be profound and enlightening.
  3. The Ashtavakra Gita is described as containing all essential teachings, a source of truth, simplicity, and depth to contemplate and meditate upon.

Sound and space

235 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Silence
  1. This post discusses the relationship between sound and space.
  2. The author contemplates whether sound and space are the same or different.
  3. Readers are invited to subscribe for a 7-day free trial to access more content.

Music for quiet rooms

196 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎶 Music Silence Improvisation
  1. Lorenz Weber is a musician and artist creator of Music for Quiet Rooms.
  2. He found inspiration for his work at the Arvo P\u00e4rt Centre.
  3. You can listen to his music playlist 'Music for Quiet Rooms' on Spotify.

Ask the trees

196 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality
  1. The post is an invitation to silence.
  2. The message is to ask the trees because they know.
  3. There is a 7-day free trial available to continue reading the post.

Meditate like this

176 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation
  1. Meditation can be simple and not spiritual - just about stopping and sitting.
  2. It is about the absence of striving, the ultimate simplicity.
  3. Rest in this simplicity for a while.

Music for stillness

157 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎶 Music Instrumental Classical
  1. The post is about music for stillness and an invitation to silence.
  2. The featured music is Arvo Pärt's Symphony No. 4 'Los Angeles', which is described as being touched by the Divine in every note.
  3. Readers can keep exploring by starting a 7-day free trial on Silentium's website.

Who is hearing?

176 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation
  1. The post discusses the concept of silence and who is hearing.
  2. Zen Master Bassui had great faith in the Bodhisattva Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Silentium.

Notes from a contemplative traveller

216 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Reflection Nature
  1. Nature provides a shelter for the soul at Monastery Santa Cristina in Ribas de Sil, Galicia, Spain
  2. Explore 'the sacred river bank' of the river Sil in Galicia
  3. Subscribe to Silentium for 7-day free access to full post archives

Yobitsugi

196 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Silence
  1. The concept of Yobitsugi is an invitation to silence
  2. Suggests that one needs to seek the edges of existence to see the world clearly
  3. Encourages to start a 7-day free trial to read more on Silentium

Silence, walking

98 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Nature Silence
  1. The post is about the experience of walking in silence and nature.
  2. The author highlights the importance and value of taking silent walks.
  3. Readers can access more content by subscribing to Silentium for a 7-day free trial.

Let

78 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality
  1. The post is an invitation to silence by Ando on February 27, 2023.
  2. To read more, you can subscribe to Silentium for a 7-day free trial.
  3. Existing paid subscribers can sign in to access the full post archives.

Norrland

78 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. The post is about Norrland and an invitation to silence.
  2. To continue reading, a 7-day free trial subscription to Silentium is offered.
  3. Existing paid subscribers can sign in to access the full post.

Small things in silence

78 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
  1. The artist Yamamoto Masao encourages us to embrace silence through his contemplative artworks and books.
  2. Silence can be found in the small things around us, inviting us to pause and reflect.
  3. Consider exploring silence and solitude as a way to connect with inner peace and mindfulness.

The silence of Ryuichi Sakamoto

78 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🎶 Music Silence
  1. Ryuichi Sakamoto emphasizes the importance of silence for balance and mental clarity.
  2. Getting older has made Sakamoto value silence more as it helps empty the mind.
  3. Too much information intake can hinder our ability to move and think clearly.

Inner minimalism

78 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Silence
  1. Embracing inner minimalism means finding time for silence and stillness.
  2. Seek moments of opportunity throughout your day to discover stillness in movement and silence in sound.
  3. Consider subscribing to Silentium for more insights on inner minimalism and a 7-day free trial.

Be silent

78 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
  1. Silence is like a bird's wing.
  2. Avoid unnecessary words.
  3. Explore the world of silence.

Silence is not the absence of something

58 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Silence
  1. Silence is not the absence of something, it is the presence of everything waiting.
  2. Embrace the moments of quiet between thoughts, breaths, heartbeats, and natural rhythms.
  3. Silence offers a promise of fulfillment, punctuating all relationships.

The nature of the way

58 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Silence Poetry
  1. The post discusses an invitation to silence and introspection.
  2. It mentions the guiding words from Thomas Merton about the nature of the Way (Tao).
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Silentium for more content and a 7-day free trial.