“The practice of extending love towards all living creatures brings on ecstatic states of cosmic joy. In this intently concentrated state he (the meditator) has the power to send beneficent thoughts over land or sea to a distant person and let them penetrate his mind.” MeditationContemplationPaul BruntonPhilosophia PerennisPath Of The BodhisattvaCosmic Joy Book:Advanced contemplation: The peace within you Source: Advanced contemplation: The peace within you