analytical and transcendental meditation?

Question

can anyone who practices analytical or transcendental (or both) forms of meditation please give me help. how do they work? i know in analytical you think about something, but what do you think about? or in transcendental what kind of saying would be a good mantra? also, what do you feel is the best form of pre-meditation, breathing techniques, clearing of the mind, etc.?

for those who have done both, which do you think is the best form

thanks

p.s. i'm looking for the form of meditation that is best for relaxation (all the time, not just during the meditation)

Answer 1

As we approach the stressors in our life with optimism, we effectively deal with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, worry, etc. successfully. Take 15 min. early in the morning, and 15 min. in the evening to practice a simple meditation called the mindfulness of breathing. [Practice Analytical meditation for 15 to 30 min. a day also; spoken of later].
Mindfulness of Breathing exercises:
1) Be in a comfortable position, whether sitting
or lying down.
2) Have someone watch your children for
about 15 min. [Increase in time gradually, after practicing for a month].
Then close your eyes, and concentrate
totally on your breathing.
3) At the end of your first inhalation of oxygen,
count one. Keep doing this until you get to Ten. Then start back at one. Remain patient with yourself.
4) Then focus your attention on breathing only
through your nostrils, which filter out all
the things, which are not healthy to breath
into your lungs. Be aware of the various
sensations through your nostrils, while you
continue the counting. When you get to
ten, start again at one.
5) When a distracting thoughts enters your mind
allow them to pass through {your mind], or judging them, or trying to fix them.
And then gently, patiently bring your full
attention back to your breath. Every time,
a distracting thought {any thought which
would take your attention of your breath),
comes to your mind, you need to use this
skillful, disciplinary method of bring it back.
Thoughts do come into our minds, especially
worrisome , or pressing thoughts
which indicate to us that we have an anxious mind.
Just be patient w/yourself, and keep practicing.
**"There is proven evidence of the
Success of The Mindfulness of Breathing
Exercises Proven by Dr. Jon Kabat-ZinnPhD
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. has a book
out called, "Coming to Our Senses' which
teaches this. *There is also a book called, " The
Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation"
by: Arinna Weisman & Jean Smith which is most
Excellent also.*” The Mindfulness of Breathing
greatly help us to clearly see things as they really are, in order to act and react in a healthy manner toward people, and situations in life.
I practice mindfulness of breathing to reduce stress and anger, and to cultivate Patience. I really enjoy the practice of mindfulness of breathing exercises. In Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's clinic in Mass. he teaches the mindfulness of breathing to his patients to help them reduce pain, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and worry. Many people establish the practice of mindfulness, as a way of life for themselves. For some, who are very Analytical, and might have a difficult time calming down their mind, "analytical meditation" is probably geared more for them. This method of meditation is excellent for effectively dealing with pain, anxiety, anger, stress, depression, and a poor self-image. Training in Patience: The meditation of observing our stress and anger (for example) involves paying close attention to the storyline behind stress and anger. We note the blood rushing to our head, our heart pounding, the emotional pain of hurt feelings, disappointment, & unfulfilled expectations. Simply observing these, “but Not reacting to them by clinging to them or pushing them away, we experience them as they are in the present. In doing so, we watch them arise And Cease in their own accord.” Mindfulness is very effective in letting go of Negative emotions. “Techniques in which we re-frame the situation constitute most of this volume, and they fall in the category of 'Analytical meditation, in which we investigate our thoughts, feeling, and perceptions to discern if they are accurate and beneficial. Changing the way we describe and interpret situations subdue stress, pain, anger because we stop exaggerating and projecting negativities onto people, situations, and objects.' In this way, the external event, its meaning, & our position in it appear to us differently, and our stress and anger evaporates.” Meditation on love and compassion{loving-kindness meditation], (which many do as form of walking meditation) strengthens these positive thoughts and emotions in our minds and hearts, which are beneficial because these thoughts and emotions act not only as antidotes to stress and anger, but also as measures preventing them from arising. So for some, mindfully observing their Thoughts and emotions allow stress and anger to subdue naturally, while for others, a more Analytical approach is necessary. Through investigation{introspection), we see clearly that stress and anger are states of mind that misapprehends their object {either the person or the situation). But remember cultivating Patience and a calmning Peace of Mind is a slow and steady process. Be very patient, and gentle with your mind, and keep practicing daily.
*These are Buddhist methods of Meditation.*

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you start your meditation with doing a focus on the breath, to calm your mind, for say... the1st 5 or 10 min of your meditation, or for the span of 24 breaths, after some practice of trying to maintain this kind of non-reaction to thoughts that arise, etc. for a time... you should find you're relaxed for your analytical meditation.

Now... about the analytical part: When it comes to analytical meditation you generally follow a plan of study according to what your guru, lama or teacher gives you. In Tibetan Buddhism, under study of the Lam Rim teachers generally give you concepts to contemplate, like the impermanent nature of this precious human birth, seeing all beings as your "mother" to develop altruism, etc. If you're interested in the Tibetan path of this kind of meditation topics, check out FPMT.org, ThubtenChodron.com (I think it's dot com... I'm on vacation and my "favorites" are on my large computer, play around with dot net if dot com doesn't work). Buddhanet.net can offer you links into other resources too.

If you're getting into tantric-type meditation, seek a guru first (even if you're trekking the Hindu path) so that they can be sure you're ready. Some meditation can be dangerous if you're not ready, or at best you just won't get a result of any kind.

Hope this helps some.

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Answer 4

If you just want to relax, just focus on your breathing. Breathe in slowly, in and out, in and out. You can use any mantra you feel most comfortable saying. I guess if you're not looking at it from the religious context, perhaps something simple like "peace" or "tranquility."

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

You can recite "Nam kyo, renge kyo" or something like that. Or you can go back to childhood days and recite, "Now I lay me down to sleep" or you can just give up the ghost and say to your creator, " I need you to help me to relax as I lay down and I pray that you will be with me when the time is right to awake. Keep your guardian angels over me. Thank You.....and close your eyes and sleep away. It works for me better than magic!

Answer 6

you, fool, need to convert to HINDUISM! and start praying to the god SHIVA OR KRISHNA FOR ENLIGHTENMENT! maybe you should talk to the great BUDDHA! that will help you in your desire to become mentally ill!!