2006-11-20 12:57:03 · 6 answers · asked by amua p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Meditating under a tree would be helpful as the sun would not shine directly upon you- this could become a distraction if it was a very warm day.
Meditation can be a spiritual pursuit...a road to enlightenment, but typically material pursuits are a distraction and could delay enlightenment.
I cannot see the harm in meditating on a material pursuit, but I am not certain what the gain would be.
The tree doesn't mind either way.
2006-11-20 13:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by saopaco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siddhartha Gautama meditated under the Bodhi Tree...
I love meditating under a tree by a river bank. The shade stops the sun from shining in my eyes and the coolness is very calming. Then I just focus on the sound of the water flowing and let myself slip away...
2006-11-20 21:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sir Isaac Newton. If not for the apple tree bonking him on the head with an apple the world would have no gravity in it.
2006-11-20 21:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Barabas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that was Sidhartha, under the bo tree.
I think trees are often used as metaphors in religious writing -- as symbols of growth, shelter, nourishment, sturdiness (steadfastness), etc.
2006-11-20 20:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by world_gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as mediating on the beach, by a wall, etc. It is all IN YOUR HEAD. The environment is something you THINK you need to help. You do not.
2006-11-20 21:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
willow tree where pocahontas meets her soul mate!
2006-11-20 21:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by notProudatAll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋