Dhyana van der Pols was born on July 30, 1970, in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.

Dhyana is a Sanskrit term that translates to meditation or contemplation. It is a state of focused attention and concentration, leading to a deep sense of inner peace and tranquility. In the practice of yoga and meditation, dhyana is a key step towards spiritual growth and self-realization.

The Sanskrit word for meditation is "Dhyana."

Hinduism is not like any other Religion.

It has no founder nor basic tenets. so it is the most free Religion on earth.

There are no fundamental Hindus because there are no fundamental principles to believe.

You can live as non-believer also in Hindu Religion. It is not a sin.

People practise religion in many ways.

PRARTHANA ( Prayer ) ARAADHANA ( Worship) JAPA ( Chanting) DHYANA ( Meditation) ADHYANA ( Learn /Read holy texts) area few Practices.

Japa ( Chanting/reciting holy names of Almighty - like hare Krishna) Dhyana ( Meditating - hundreds of ways to do this right from remembering the Sacred Syllable AUM ..viewing the light/lit lamp, view bruhmadhyam ( centre of forehead), focusing on ISHTADEVTA ( favourite Idol) Image, Kundalini Dhyana, Rajayoga dhyana, TM, an so on so forth) Living observing YAMA / NIYAMAS are also worshipping, Go to Temple and holy places and worship, Do achaaras, ADHYAYANA ( Learn) is another way. some people observe VRATAs (Fasting) others follow strictly YOGA & PRANAYAMA Practises. There are thousand practices to follow. There are no established hierarchical control like church in Hindu society. So you are a free bird to find your path.

The word 'zen' abbreviates the Japanese word 'zenna,' which is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word 'dhyana.' 'Dhyana' is 'ch'an (or 'chan' or 'ch'anna) in Chinese. They all refer to the process by which the mind is brought to one-pointedness by a strenuous process of self-discipline and then awakened.

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