If you meditate, which method have you found the best getting into it?
2007-06-22 10:52:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I work with a variety of meditation methods, and they all suit different purposes. The most common is probably just the focusing on the breath -- although of course for all types of meditation things like your surroundings and posture and so forth all come into play. Simple awareness meditation, very focused Buddha deity meditation, sound meditation -- it just sort of depends upon where my mind is and what I need to do to settle it to simple awareness and calm abiding.
One technique that I have found to be particularly powerful and transforming is Tonglen. Also known as "taking and giving" or "exchanging self for others," it can be incredibly healing.
And, of course, meditation upon emptiness and the Heart Sutra.
2007-06-22 11:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by buddhamonkeyboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I Meditate
to be a honest witness
to my mind
2007-06-22 22:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Shripathi Krishna Acharya 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Quiet place,sitting,close my eyes and let my mind clear of everything and then focus on the centre of my mind.
I've just read that back and it doesn't make a lot of sense.I find explaining how I meditate difficult.Sorry.
2007-06-22 11:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
try to get in a non stressful place, quite......srry fell asleep lol jking. i start off thinking of a place i would want to go or create one in my mind, just anyplace that makes you happy and what ever gets you relaxed and not fall asleep. i dont do the whole on the floor thing i lay on my bed. some times i can be out for like 1 1/2 hrs and when i come out of it i feel better maybe thats not how u want to go then just pick a book out on it but it doesnt have to be perfect. good luck
2007-06-22 11:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by shypet7 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Surat Shabd Yoga
2007-06-22 10:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Fourth Line 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buddhist meditation works for me. Buddhanet.net
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2007-06-22 11:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by vinslave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is best to meditate on your heart beats, the heart beat is in perfect harmony with universal rhythm and it is nearest too.
2007-06-23 19:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by shivamat bhairav 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just sit down, and I focus on my breathing. I then imagine a white light going up and down my spine (up as I breath in and down as I breathe out) it really helps focus the mind and keep it off things like "Oh I've got to go and buy milk" etc.
2007-06-22 23:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by sparkle 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
thoughtful reflection, which is a form of meditation.
2007-06-22 10:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just pray and think about what's on my mind, and I ask God to talk to me. Things come into my mind.
Whatever works for you is what you need to do. Try different things.
Good luck!
2007-06-22 10:58:58 · answer #10 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋