2007-10-26 06:18:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Depends on you definition of meditate.
Does taking a really long hot bath and blanking out staring at a spot on a tile for an hour count? If so, almost nightly.
2007-10-26 06:29:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I practice Nichiren Buddhism.
Ideally I meditate morning and night. Most days, admittedly are not ideal.
If I am experiencing difficulties in my life or if others I care about are experiencing difficulty I may meditate more. Some days I might even enter in and out of meditation all day long depending on the circumstances and what I seek.
Sometimes I do formal meditation where I sit at my altar with prayer beads and chant a mantra to keep me focused and deep in meditation. Sometimes I just chant my mantra while going about my daily routine. It all depends.
2007-10-26 06:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Peace Yo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To relax and be rested, I do the Buddhist meditation on in-out breathing. It's not spiritual. 10-15 minutes, anytime I feel like it. Before going to sleep, I make it a point to do the meditative prayer of making contact with God. Sometimes I ask for something. Sometimes I just bask in His glory.
2007-10-26 06:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know which form or if this is even meditation...
I sit with a hot cup of a relaxing tea with my legs crossed, the TV off, and think about a single problem, or a single event that I need to reflect on or solve and usually a method comes to me.
2007-10-26 06:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life has become a meditation. I was actively engaged in contemplation for about 15 years total - which is a deeper use of meditative techniques, but purposeful.
2007-10-26 07:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by MysticMaze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been in regular practice for a while. At one point, I was in my Asana for upwards of 12 hours a day. But that kind of leisure time is hard to come by.
I've practiced the Buddhist and Hindu meditation techniques. Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara. I've obtained the "trances" called Dharana and Dhyana.
2007-10-26 09:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just did a pilates class following which we had to lie on the floor and relax. I was reasonably relaxed for at least 5 minutes but then my mind turned to something a little naughty and I nearly got an erection. Fortunately I was able to concentrate on my feet instead. Does that count?
2007-10-26 16:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sabbath day is a good time when you can staf off your earthly work and spend time in nature which helps your intuitive perception.
however, you can wake up early each day or take a break to contemplate about the things that come to your mind.
2007-10-26 06:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had any luck making my mind "blank" enough to meditate. I prefer contemplation--I read something thought-provoking, and then allow myself to daydream or drift off on whatever thought tangents arise.
2007-10-26 06:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ZaZen, on a daily basis.
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Have a Real Grateful Day.
2007-10-26 06:23:36 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋