I am a little confused can you help me??? (Buddhism)?

Question

What are the chakras ???

i know of only one of the five (or was it six?)

At the base of the spine is the earth chakra

What does the earth chakra represent? and what blocks it???

Thanks!

Well that sounds good because i have been doing yoga for three years now :)

Answer 1

7 Chakras.
Here is a link that describes them well.
http://www.sacredcenters.com/chakras.html

Here is a Buddhist specific one
http://www.kheper.net/topics/chakras/chakras-Tib.htm
and some others:
http://www.dharmalife.com/issue26/playing.html
http://www.experiencefestival.com/buddhism_chakra

Another good one
http://buddhism.2be.net/Chakra

Answer 2

It seems to depend upon the source of the information.

7 is a common number for the chakra system. (could be 6-8 depending on belief). The first location tends to be either at the base of the spine or somewhere around the perineum. (male or female it's a location on the human body and it is the grounding chakra). The base is also considered the earth chakra.
If the perineum is considered as base, then the base of the spine is considered 2nd and in collusion with the solar plexus.

From there on up.....and the colors are red upwards to the crown which is violet or purple depending on the number of Chakras considered in the system.

The blockages are disruptions that discontinue the flow from within a single area...or that block the upward/downward flow of energy between chakras. (often thought or emotional in context).

I hope you get better answers than mine....because I researched this concept many times in the past. I still don't really understand it.

Answer 3

There are seven chakras in our body, you will find more information about them here
http://www.healthmantra.com/reiki/chakras.htm

You are talking about the root chakra - at the base of the spine. It represents grounding - to life's realities. A disturbing childhood, or even a seemingly simple incident in childhood, which shook a child's sense of security, could cause imbalances in this chakra.

This chakra even gets balanced if you move away from home and don't 'feel at home' in the new place.

Answer 4

Root chakra: This chakra is believed to be located at the base of the spine and governs basic instincts, survival, and feelings of security. It is said to be associated with the color red and the element of earth, and it is visualized as a four-petaled lotus.

Sacral chakra: The sacral chakra, is said to reside in the groin or pelvis, and is related to sexual energy, emotions, and creativity. It is thought to be associated with the color orange and the element of water. The sacral chakra is symbolized by a six-petaled lotus.

Solar plexus chakra: The solar plexus is the region where the abdomen and the thorax meet. The chakra associated with this area governs digestion, mental function, and power. Its color is yellow and its element is fire. The solar plexus chakra is represented by a ten-petaled lotus.

Heart chakra: This chakra is said to govern love and compassion. It is associated with the entire chest area, including the lungs. The heart chakra is said to be related to the color green and the element of air, and its lotus has 12 petals.

Throat chakra: The throat chakra is believed to be related to communication, self-expression, and growth. It is symbolized by a lotus with 16 petals and associated with the color blue and the element of sound or life.

Brow chakra: This chakra, also known as the third eye, is symbolised by a two-petaled lotus. It is said to govern intuition and perception. Its color is indigo and it is related to the element of light or time.

Crown chakra: The crown chakra is said to represent the pinnacle of spiritual awareness, or connection to the divine. It is symbolized as a violet or white lotus with a thousand petals and its associated element is space or thought.

God Bless You

Answer 5

the first chakra- is considered to be the "root" chakra/ also known as the primary survival chakra.

the second- is referred to regarding aspects of the pursuit of pleasure

the third is connected for one motivation (self assertive)

fourth is associated with finding love.

fifth chakra- is associated with ones creative side and expression of

sixth chakra is associated with "transendence" in basic terms one desire to seek out meaning of life

seventh chakra- associated with choosing to live a spiritual life or put it another way to live your truth.

There appears to be some variation depending on ones beliefs with regards to the details regarding Chakras.

Answer 6

You have to start doing yoga first, if you are good at it, you can go to realise chakras.

Its greatest level of yogic practice, where you realise chakras.