2007-10-29 05:50:37 · 14 answers · asked by DING S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Need? No, not really. A quiet place is nice, but not necessary.
2007-10-29 05:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One can recite prayers anywhere, even in bus,train(Metro) or Air-plane or side walk.But to Meditate one needs a calm place.Close the eyes and all the cognitive senses need to be withdrawn in- wardly(Prathyaakaaram-in YOGA) disconnect the 5 media from cognitive senses(Dhaarana in YOGA) and Meditate(Dhyanam in YOGA)-preferably utter within oneself a brief/short "Mantram"-repeatedly-it will give the desired effects-in a joint study by a well known Neurologist and Professor of Electronics in I.I.T.(with his micro-electronic gadgets) have shown that it gives a lot of positive benifits.Some REAL YOGIS(Not upstarts and fraudulant YOGIS) are capable of going into Nir Vikalpa Samaadhi(it needs to be elaborately explained)--I do not agree one can "Meditate" anywhere under any circumstances-then it is NOT "Meditation".
2007-10-29 13:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-10-29 12:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Jesus said not to be like the self-righteous leaders in His day where they would pray and meditate in the open so others could see and praise them. Jesus said go to your prayer closet and meditate on the Lord where you can get approval from God and not man.
2007-10-29 12:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by Dee D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to listen to that quietness of the mind during the Now, not the past or future, I could meditate anywhere but find going near the water most centered and self aware.
2007-10-29 13:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by piscean_psychic7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
One can meditate anywhere, although it is easier and more effective with a quiet, comfortable place.
My favorite is practicing Thich Naht Hanh's "brake light meditation." Whenever I see a brake light in traffic, commence controlled breathing. It's very effective, and makes my hour-long commute much more enjoyable.
Peace.
2007-10-29 13:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but I do have a preferred place but its not necessary for me to be there to meditate.
2007-10-29 12:56:43 · answer #7 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im definitely not the best at it but I vote yes I do. When I do, do it, my backyard seems like the best 4 me. Just God & all his beauty
2007-10-29 13:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by Peace! Lotus Flower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't meditate. I just can't. I can't sit still long enough.
2007-10-29 12:56:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I can meditate in private, public, church, hallway, anywhere.
2007-10-29 13:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋