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Meditation Tips?

Changed said:
there may be local meditation groups around you that get together in churches, etc... that provide a quiet, group atmosphere, etc...
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yeah i actually hear great reports on meditiation groups,

in saying that i wana meditate for my own personally reasons and relaxation. being new to this i hear alot of religions follow meditation, im not being anti religion when i say, i dont wana get involved in religion based meditation.. anyone catch my drift??
 
misteee said:
yeah i actually hear great reports on meditiation groups,

in saying that i wana meditate for my own personally reasons and relaxation. being new to this i hear alot of religions follow meditation, im not being anti religion when i say, i dont wana get involved in religion based meditation.. anyone catch my drift??
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Even if they are religion based, you can do your own thing. That's the beauty of group meditation; how are they to know what you are thinking and most meditation groups do not have discussions after meditating.

Just remember, meditation is for you to create your own spirituality. Just because they are praying to God doesn't mean you can't be sitting on a cloud somewhere, watching the passing birds.
 
I would look for a Zen center. There will be Buddhist imagery but no praying. They don't believe in "god".
 
There will probably be chanting after you do seated/walking meditation with a Zen sitting group. That being said, it will probably be in a language you cannot understand and it will make you feel amazing when you do it.
 
great!!! good recomendations peeps.

ive been thinkin bout giving a yoga + meditation class a go. they offer them at my gym, might be great and might not be,.
there is actually a buddist meditation temple about 5 minutes from my house, do you think they would mind if i rocked up and asked questions if they offer classes etc.
of course i wouldnt run in there shouting or anything..
 
I think you'll be surprised by the people you meet at the Buddhist center... My guess is that they will be totally normal people-- just with a better sense of humor and smiles on their faces.
 
Bumping this thread...

I've been fortunate to access a course in mindfullness meditation and just wondered if any of you have experience here?

It's challenging and the more mindful I become the more I'm aware of how un-mindful I am! Would really appreciate any comments and tips.

Aiming for an hours practise daily and finding it "life-changing" <3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness
 
^ I have recently been introduced via a book to the concept of being more mindful--Though during every day life, not only during mediation. I've found it life-changing as well with what little I've done towards it. Baby steps. :)
 
kate said:
Bumping this thread...

I've been fortunate to access a course in mindfullness meditation and just wondered if any of you have experience here?

It's challenging and the more mindful I become the more I'm aware of how un-mindful I am! Would really appreciate any comments and tips.

Aiming for an hours practise daily and finding it "life-changing" <3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness
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This is exactly how I was introduced to meditation. Take the course. If it's crap, drop it before the first week and you're still golden. I liked the course so much, I did reading on my own. I still have the two "textbooks" from the class. They are very enjoyable to read. I am very happy to say I am slowly extending my awareness of my surroundings.

However, my own problem is extending my awareness to my inner self. No matter what your circumstances are, you're going to have some difficulties, but take the course and keep an open mind.
 
SIMPLE MEDITATION Teqnequies - for dealing with anxiety

Hey all, i wasnt sure weather to post this in healthy living or spiriuality, Mods if u culd pls move to the appropriate place

Basicly im dealing with depression/ anxiety and panic disorder, im maxed out on meds but a certain degree of anxiety remains. This is where i would like to and have been fooling about with simple meditation practice, I genraly lay in bed breathe and try and not think, i also have had calming results with candels.

Anyhoos i was wondering if some of my fellow bluelighters with more experience in this field could give me some simple and different meditations to try out? im only new to it and just wonder if theres a better way than what im doing and im willing to try different methods. Many thanks in advance...sorry if its been covered i just have little time to search.
 
Don't try to hard at pushing those thoughts away. Give them space to stretch and move around, they'll eventually fall back into the abyss.
 
When your starting out, I personally like to focus on my breathing, slowly, in through nose, out through mouth.. then going from in and out of nose. As i focus on the breathing more and more.. it distracts me from my thoughts, and from that i can begin to let my breathing become a process which i don't need to think about doing, and my mind becomes clear and relaxed.

I'd love to learn more about meditating.. i've no idea where though! i'm gonna keep my eyes peeled on this thread ;)
 
juniorcat said:
Don't try to hard at pushing those thoughts away. Give them space to stretch and move around, they'll eventually fall back into the abyss.
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Yea i can understand that, it seems as soon as im trying too hard i loose focus.
I understand the importance of breathing properly which is a task i find hard to do at the start, Im totaly new to this but this thread seems to be a wealth of info. Thnx 2 modz for mergeing :)
 
I think the aspects of focus and the mental techniques have been pretty well covered, let me talk about the physical form, according to some the only truly important aspect of it, and according to others the least important part. Who's to say who's right?
Try to use a mirror, a tall enough mirror to see your whole body sitting, and put a string with a weight on the end of it directly in the middle of the top of the mirror and as it hangs down it should be a perfectly vertical line. Perfectly plum. Try your best to be completely symmetrical and aligned with that string, and check your posture constantly. The posture IS the enlightenment, is what a Roshi once said, and this is a great way to practice your own posture without a master of meditation showing you the ropes. Tuck your chin in, push the top of your head to the ceiling, shoulders down and relaxed, keep your eyes slightly open and fixed on a point, or closed and visualizing, or open and visualizing, or closed and stuck on a point. All 4 variations have something to offer. Push your belly slightly to the ground with your stomach muscles as you inhale, and every now and then, when you exhale, exhale so thoroughly that you completely empty yourself of all breath, then take a very deep breath, then return to normal, counting your breath all the while, and put those extremely deep breaths in at irregular intervals. That tends to get your body out of a simple hypnotic repetition, and challenges your mind a bit more. Plus the exhalation has been very important in "achieving" samadhi. Many people say that keeping a wry smile, a slight smile, while meditating adds another dimension. Try that! Smile even when you aren't meditating, and have no real reason to smile, just smile to make yourself feel better and at ease. Your behavior controls your feelings as much as your feelings control your behavior.
Do an exhalation before you start counting, that is like your primer. Some people can fall into a state of samadhi with just that one exhalation, masterfully done. Practice that, keep doing it.
The key is to meditate until you "reach" enlightenment, then keep meditating, then keep meditation after that. That is the original Buddha Nature.
Or something...idfk
 
Thnx everyone the breathing is so important but focusing on it is proveing to be harder as my mind tends to wander off, CoffeeDrinker very interesting and good advice regarding the physical side of things which ive never really thought of apart from "fuck my feet are sore after sitting in lotus position" am gonna give all this a try and keep @ it. I understand now that it takes much practice to get to where i wanna go:|
 
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