DOC WHAT IS MEDITATION?
Meditation is a method to make the mind calmer and more focused.
Meditation can also help to understand body and mind interaction.
Meditation can help to transform the mind:
1.from negative to positive,
2.from disturbed to peaceful,
3.from unhappy to happy.
Overcoming negative minds and cultivating constructive thoughts is the purpose of the transforming meditations found in the Buddhist tradition.
There is the need for Meditation because:
1.many people feel stressed and over-worked as the result of the hectic pace and stress of modern life
2.there appears to be insufficient time in the day to get everything done.
3.The stress and tiredness make people unhappy, impatient and frustrated.
4.Loss of self confidence in achievements can cause despondency or irritation.
The Purpose of Meditation is:
1.The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful.
2.If the mind is peaceful, there will no worries and mental discomfort and true happiness will be achieved
3.Meditation training will help the mind to gradually become more and more peaceful and a purer form of happiness will be obtained.
4.Eventually the person will be able to stay happy all the time even during the most difficult circumstances.
5.Training in meditation creates an inner space and clarity that enables the person to control our mind regardless of the external circumstances.
6.Gradually the person develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time.
7.In this way the person will come to experience a permanent inner peace known as nirvana where day and night in life after life there will be only peace and happiness.
The Benefits of Meditation are:
1.Meditation will remove all distracting thoughts and there will a sense of inner peace and relaxation.
2.When the otherwise incessant flow of distracting thoughts is calmed through concentrating on the breath, the mind becomes unusually lucid and clear.
3.The mind will feel lucid and clear and the body will feel refreshed.
4.It is possible to experience inner peace and contentment just by controlling the mind without having to depend at all upon external conditions.
5.Much of the stress and tension comes from our mind
6.When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and their mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.
7.This feeling of contentment and well-being helps the mind to cope with the busyness and difficulties of daily life.
8.Many of the problems in life including ill health are caused or aggravated by this stress and can be overcome with meditation.
9.Difficult situations will become easier to deal with.
10.The mind will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and the relationships with others will gradually improve.
A Simple Breathing Meditation
1.The first stage of meditation is to stop distractions and make the mind clearer and more lucid. This can be accomplished by practising a simple breathing meditation.
2. Choose a quiet place to meditate and sit in a comfortable position.
The most important thing is to keep the back straight to prevent the mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy.
3.First stop distractions and make the mind clearer and more lucid.
4.Sit with our eyes partially closed and turn the attention to the breathing.Breathe naturally, preferably through the nostrils, without attempting to control the breath.Be aware of the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils.
5.remain focused single-pointedly on the sensation of the breath
6.Slowly by focusing on the breathing, the mind becomes relaxed and that is the essence of meditation .
Meditation is a method to make the mind calmer and more focused.
Meditation can also help to understand body and mind interaction.
Meditation can help to transform the mind:
1.from negative to positive,
2.from disturbed to peaceful,
3.from unhappy to happy.
Overcoming negative minds and cultivating constructive thoughts is the purpose of the transforming meditations found in the Buddhist tradition.
There is the need for Meditation because:
1.many people feel stressed and over-worked as the result of the hectic pace and stress of modern life
2.there appears to be insufficient time in the day to get everything done.
3.The stress and tiredness make people unhappy, impatient and frustrated.
4.Loss of self confidence in achievements can cause despondency or irritation.
The Purpose of Meditation is:
1.The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful.
2.If the mind is peaceful, there will no worries and mental discomfort and true happiness will be achieved
3.Meditation training will help the mind to gradually become more and more peaceful and a purer form of happiness will be obtained.
4.Eventually the person will be able to stay happy all the time even during the most difficult circumstances.
5.Training in meditation creates an inner space and clarity that enables the person to control our mind regardless of the external circumstances.
6.Gradually the person develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time.
7.In this way the person will come to experience a permanent inner peace known as nirvana where day and night in life after life there will be only peace and happiness.
The Benefits of Meditation are:
1.Meditation will remove all distracting thoughts and there will a sense of inner peace and relaxation.
2.When the otherwise incessant flow of distracting thoughts is calmed through concentrating on the breath, the mind becomes unusually lucid and clear.
3.The mind will feel lucid and clear and the body will feel refreshed.
4.It is possible to experience inner peace and contentment just by controlling the mind without having to depend at all upon external conditions.
5.Much of the stress and tension comes from our mind
6.When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and their mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.
7.This feeling of contentment and well-being helps the mind to cope with the busyness and difficulties of daily life.
8.Many of the problems in life including ill health are caused or aggravated by this stress and can be overcome with meditation.
9.Difficult situations will become easier to deal with.
10.The mind will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and the relationships with others will gradually improve.
A Simple Breathing Meditation
1.The first stage of meditation is to stop distractions and make the mind clearer and more lucid. This can be accomplished by practising a simple breathing meditation.
2. Choose a quiet place to meditate and sit in a comfortable position.
The most important thing is to keep the back straight to prevent the mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy.
3.First stop distractions and make the mind clearer and more lucid.
4.Sit with our eyes partially closed and turn the attention to the breathing.Breathe naturally, preferably through the nostrils, without attempting to control the breath.Be aware of the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils.
5.remain focused single-pointedly on the sensation of the breath
6.Slowly by focusing on the breathing, the mind becomes relaxed and that is the essence of meditation .
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