The Virtual Agora for Occidental Meditation
A road map for
clearer thinking
Reflection is the Western tradition of meditative thought — a practice for sharper decisions, deeper understanding, and a more considered life. No dogma. No incense. Just thinking, properly done.
Hear from the founder
Justin Glass speaks on the Scarlett Deva Antaloczy radio show
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What is Reflection?
Get started with a simple guide to what Reflection means and why it matters — and how the West has its own rich tradition of meditative thought.
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How to Reflect
Learn practical techniques with our Reflection manual — written for beginners and the experienced alike. Free to download, no sign-up required.
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How it can help you
Clearer thinking, peace of mind, better decisions. Read about the practical dividends of making reflection a regular part of your life.
The Institute
Four rooms, fully furnished
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Reflection
The foundation room. What reflection is, why it matters, how to do it, and what it can do for you. The place to begin — and to return to.
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The Library
Articles on Philosophy, Society and Science — the intellectual range of the Institute.
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Credos
What great thinkers believe. Personal credos, spiritual perspectives, and ideas worth sitting with.
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Sanctuary
A place to be still. Music, audio, and a virtual retreat — including an orchestral piece composed for the Institute.
“We are what we have thought.
We should think again.”
The Institute of Reflection