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| Meditation Techniques And Buddhist Perspective For Real Happiness |
| Written by David Powell |
| Thursday, 01 July 2010 07:39 |
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In researching many materials regarding meditation techniques and practices, and even when working in group meditation programs, the main concern for most is the methodology. Especially in the West, people are generally most interested in the "technique" of meditation. However, it is crucial to know that the most important aspect of meditation practice is not method. Rather, it is our state of being, the 'spirit' in which we perform meditation techniques, which is known as the meditation "posture."
In researching many materials regarding meditation techniques and practices, and even when working in group meditation programs, the main concern for most is the methodology. Especially in the West, people are generally most interested in the "technique" of meditation. However, it is crucial to know that the most important aspect of meditation practice is not method. Rather, it is our state of being, the 'spirit' in which we perform meditation techniques, which is known as the meditation "posture." Only twenty-five percent of your attention should be focused on breathing, while the other seventy-five percent is relaxed. It is important to actually identify with breathing, rather than only monitoring it. You can also choose an object, such as a flower to focus upon. Many times meditation instructors teach us to visualize a light on the brow chakra or in the heart chakra. In other words, think of yourself as the sky, holding the entire universe. When sitting, let things calm down allowing all discord within yourself and any unnaturalness to dissolve, and out of that rises your real self. Then you are able to experience that part of yourself which is more genuine, authentic, which is the "real" you! Meditation is merely a matter of being, of melting, just like a piece of butter under the sun. It does not matter if you "know" anything about meditation techniques at all. Each time we practice meditation should be fresh, as if we are trying it out for the very first time. There is no particular part of the breathing process that you need to focus on, it is simply the process of breathing that matters most. Only twenty-five percent of your attention should be focused on breathing, while the other seventy-five percent is relaxed. It is important to actually identify with breathing, rather than only monitoring it. You can also choose an object, such as a flower to focus upon. When sitting to meditate, let things calm down allowing all discord within yourself and any unnaturalness to dissolve, and out of that rises your real self. Then you are able to experience that part of yourself which is more genuine, authentic, which is the "real" you! As you progress, you will discover and reconnect with your intrinsic goodness. The entire purpose of meditation is getting used to that part of yourself which may have been lost and forgotten. About the Author: David Powell is a yoga meditation specialist who enjoys group meditation practice. For many years, he has assisted others to experience enlightenment in meditation practice. For additional information related to Buddhism and real yoga meditation power visit www.thisispk.org |