I am catholic Christian .. is it against that religion to meditate? it may sound dumb but i heard that it was is this true? can anyone give me some good breathing instructions for meditation?
2007-03-26 13:22:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is a common misconception to many religions that Mindfulness meditation is where one is going to empty his mind/blank his mind out, and allow evil entities and evil spirits into his mind to take control over him.
This is non-sensical, and is furthest from the truth.
Mindfulness Meditation helps one to relax, calm down, deal with stress, anxiety, sadness, and the unsatisfactoriness of life, and brings one a very stable peace of mind.
But it does much more than this.
In mindfulness meditation we are the scientist, and our mind is the laboratory.
We objectively look at our own experiences,
at our own thoughts attentively without getting caught up in them. This helps us to see ourselves as we really are.
You ask about breathing. "Breathing in Mindfulness Meditation, is the central focus of our thoughts. We allow ourselves to see our experiences courageously as they really are, but before we anxiously get caught up in them, we gently, and patiently bring our attention back "to the Breath" The breath is the central focus.
*There is a book out that would help you to learn to practice the MIndfulness of Breathing = Mindfulness meditation.
It is called "Mindfulness in Plain English"
And just 2 days ago I discovered this
$18.00 book offered for FREE download at the site below:
http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/mindfulness_in_plain_english.php
Pages 69 - 148 are the pages I encourage you to mostly focus on, to learn and cultivate excellent breathing skills for mindfulness meditations. It is helpful to be gentle and very patient with yourself as you learn, and to practice daily, even if only 10 min. a day. As time permits, and as your progress, add a little more time. Do not force anything, or have too high expectations. Patiently, take one day at a time.
The Book does not make any attempts to convert a person from their religion.
Anyone can practice Mindfulness meditation
the mindfulness of breathing.
Hope this helps some. And Thank You for giving me the opportunity to provide you with "an" answer to your excellent question.
Have an optimistically fantastic wk/weekend!
2007-03-27 06:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholic spirituality is more closely connected to that of Eastern Orthodoxy than protestantism is. Centering Prayer is a form of meditation and the Catholic Church has had a long line of mystics to be canonized as saints through the centuries. Christian Mysticism is a valid and orthodox part of Christianity, often called Contemplative Prayer. So the answer is an exuberant NO.
2007-03-26 13:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not against that religion to meditate. Meditation is for the spirit and body and mind to come together and regain focus. How can that be against someones religion?! Common sense just tells me no. If you are in a religious sect that tells you meditation is wrong get out now!!!
2007-03-26 13:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by wpgsweety 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm a Hindu and that i in many situations meditate interior the early morning if i will. I start up and end via chanting "Om Namaha Shivaya" and end that why. some people do use it to experience comfortable,you do no longer unavoidably ought to be non secular to coach it.i exploit it to quiet my ideas and to become at one with Shiva. i think of that is a good religious practice. there are various actual and psychological advantages from meditating. i latterly examine The artwork of Meditation and it outlines the advantages,a number of that are being much less companies to stress and stress subject concerns,it additionally decreases blood tension and improves air bypass to the lungs to call some. i've got purely ever had one religious journey from meditating.I observed a discern sitting on a mountain and that i without postpone known him as Shiva. He got here in direction of me and that i observed his third eye became open,yet rather of his third eye opened of anger i observed he became smiling. A ray of sunshine got here out of his eye and hit my brow. i'm hoping i ought that might assist you.
2016-12-15 09:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You think it may be true that meditating is against religion yet you want to learn how. Then why listen to our answers? Meditation is an emptying of the mind which opens the mind for Satan to control. If you don't mind being controlled by Satan, by all means, meditate.
2007-03-26 13:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can meditate upon Gods word.I have found this to be wounderful.It is your time alone with God to just listen to Him,and talk to Him.<><
2007-03-26 13:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by funnana 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
meditation doesnt go against any beliefs so it's okay to meditate
2007-03-26 13:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by funaholic 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that's absurd
to think that meditation is an offense to god
2007-03-26 13:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No. It depends on what kind. Lectio Divina has been practiced by good Catholics of all kinds, clergy and lay alike, for centuries.
See: http://www.valyermo.com/ld-art.html
2007-03-26 13:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would say its not against it because it is like prayer in a way.
2007-03-26 13:27:03 · answer #10 · answered by mommy_2_little_man 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋