2007-04-19 08:40:34 · 9 answers · asked by john 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mindfulness Meditation has many, many
Benefits, and yes, it definately works.
It is much to your advantage to learn by reading the excellent Book, "Mindfulness in Plain English." by: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. This most excellent book is a
HOW TO Manuel on Mindfulness Meditation
and is very precise and detailed, yet not difficult to understand. It is very encouraging
going over all the Hindrances one will encounter during mindfulness meditation, and how to successfully overcome those hindrances. Mindfulness Meditation honestly has so many benefits, and will most likely become an important way of life for yourself, as you practice daily.
*This Book is offered Online, to read or to Download For FREE to learn How To
Practice Mindfulness Meditation, at the
Below Website:
http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/mindfulness_in_plain_english.php
The author, also has a very Good book out called, "Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness"
which is excellent reading for anyone to enjoy.
Thanks for your question, and have a fantastic weekend.
2007-04-19 08:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes meditation really works!
There are many ways to meditate and many religious tradtions in which to explore meditation. You need to decide which one is right for you.
There is Transcendental Meditation, Chakra Meditation and more. The basics of all practices however, whether they involve visualization or chanting are:
1) Clearing of the mind
2) Focus on the breath
3) Total relaxation of all the muscles
4) Non-forced concentration of the above.
Here is a simple starter technique.
Find a nice quiet spot to sit comfortably.
If you like, play some soft music.
Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
Breath in slowly through your nose and out slowly through your mouth. Do not force!
Visualize the breath as light entering your nose.
See it going into your windpipe and into your lungs and as it travels into your body it fills your body with light as well.
See it travelling into your limbs, up you neck, down your back and every muscle it touches relaxes and lets go
You may feel like you are sinking deeper into your chair or feel your head nod. That's good, let it happen.
Then feel like the light has filled you up so much it begins to seep through your pores and fill the space around you.
Soon you are glowing and surrounded by a halo of light
You should feel warm and peaceful and protected inside.
Open your eyes and take that feeling with you into your day.
2007-04-19 16:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by pixie_pagan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many many ways to meditate and they all work to make you calmer and more concentrated/ you don't say what you want from meditation or what religion if any you are interested in. / but there are basiclly two types of meditation. concentration and insight meditation and almost every system starts with a concentration practice. i'll introduce you to a website that is very broadbase and not too esoteric and has instructions on how to meditate./ i did it for years and it worked for me. (now i do something different because i wanted to, not because there was anything wrong with what i was doing)/
2007-04-19 17:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by robertbobbybob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meditation works wonders!!!! I learned alot of new things about my self and things around me. Through meditation I found a way for a car to run on air. To clean up the ozone and I learned mroe about myself. Just find a peaceful room. and think about your forehead
Imagine it tingling and then eventually it will tingle. You made yourself believe that it is tingling. This sensation make it spread over your body. When it covers your whole body imagine your body seperating into pieces and then just let your mind wander. It takes extreme concentration but the end result is cool.
2007-04-19 15:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by bboyballer112 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Meditation does really work believe you me.
I love a good meditation and do it on a daily basis.
Its not easy to start with though and you do need to persevere,
If you want details or further info just email me .....
2007-04-19 15:46:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it depends on what kind of meditation you want to do depends on how you do it. Instruction in Shamatha and "loving-kindness" meditation can be found at www.buddhanet.net
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2007-04-19 15:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by vinslave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many different ways. The one I like best is to just relax slow down breathe deep and gently push aside all thoughts until you are void of all thoughts. Thoughts will try to return gently push them away again. It rocks. Try it!
2007-04-19 15:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont know about meditation but medication works. WOO-hoo! Go XANAX!
2007-04-19 15:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by momof3 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You sit.
And you think.
Long and hard.
2007-04-19 15:43:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋