The Elements of MeditationMeditation is an ancient technique which is used for physical and mental relaxation as well as for personal and spiritual growth. THE ELEMENTS OF MEDITATION explains the what, why, when, and how of meditation, its benefits, and answers many of the questions which arise for those approaching meditation for the first time. |
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... reality rather than a way of escaping from reality . Let's look at one or two of these dangers in more detail . DEPERSONALIZATION There's no doubt that , if we go into a trance - like state in meditation instead of keeping the mind ...
... reality rather than a way of escaping from reality . Let's look at one or two of these dangers in more detail . DEPERSONALIZATION There's no doubt that , if we go into a trance - like state in meditation instead of keeping the mind ...
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... reality not as forming a linear progression of events , each following on after the other , but as forming part of a simultaneous reality , as forming part of the ' All time is forever present ' world offered us by the poet T. S. Eliot ...
... reality not as forming a linear progression of events , each following on after the other , but as forming part of a simultaneous reality , as forming part of the ' All time is forever present ' world offered us by the poet T. S. Eliot ...
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... reality . It is a looking at , an enquiry into , reality . And the distractions both outside and inside the mind are part of that reality . They are not ' separate ' from you . They are part of your life - experience in the moment in ...
... reality . It is a looking at , an enquiry into , reality . And the distractions both outside and inside the mind are part of that reality . They are not ' separate ' from you . They are part of your life - experience in the moment in ...
Contents
Beginning the Journey | 1 |
Finding the Time | 12 |
Meditation Positions | 23 |
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abdomen able allow answer arise attention awareness become begin Blue Cliff Record body Buddha Buddhist centimetres centre Chapter Christian meditational circle clarity colours concentration conscious creative cushion Dervish develop distractions dreams emotions emptiness energy Eugen Herrigel example exercise experience experiencing EXTRA-SENSORY PERCEPTION eyes feel focused gaining insight haiku hand happens inner Jesus prayer journey of meditation keep kinhin knows I breathe koan label legs look lotus lotus position mandala mantra matter means meditation position meditation practice meditation session meditation teachers mind minutes nature Notice once one's ourselves out-breath path patience perhaps physical point of focus posture problem psychological Psychosynthesis reality realization relaxed retreat Sanskrit sensations sense shi-ne simply sitting someone sound spiritual symbolizes T. S. Eliot things thoughts traditions tranquillity and insight travelling unconscious mind usually vipassana visualization watching the breath words zazen