Geoff-Allen
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Just curious - what is the best piece of advice you have received regards meditation?
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Meditation advice
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Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
1. Do it regularly. Make it part of your daily routine.
2. Explore different approaches - there are many. Find one that suits you, but keep a flexible approach, don't get bogged down in this or that technique.
3. Find a comfortable posture. Stools and chairs are fine, no need for yogic contortions, you can even meditate lying down.
4. Talk to other meditators and share experiences.
5. If possible get some face-to-face instruction. Going on a meditation retreat is also a good way to learn and deepen experience.
6. Be patient with yourself.
7. Enjoy it!
PS Sorry, that's more than one thing, but I just kept adding to the list!
2. Explore different approaches - there are many. Find one that suits you, but keep a flexible approach, don't get bogged down in this or that technique.
3. Find a comfortable posture. Stools and chairs are fine, no need for yogic contortions, you can even meditate lying down.
4. Talk to other meditators and share experiences.
5. If possible get some face-to-face instruction. Going on a meditation retreat is also a good way to learn and deepen experience.
6. Be patient with yourself.
7. Enjoy it!
PS Sorry, that's more than one thing, but I just kept adding to the list!
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Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
No it isn't. It's a bit like doing regular physical exercise to get fit, some effort and application is required. Obviously meditation is about developing the mind rather than the body, but there are some similarities.
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Right Effort and Right Concentration are useful in establishing a habit of meditation and making sure you are meditating productively.
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
I agree about not forcing it, but most types of meditation involve a method, for example paying attention to the breath.
buddhist
Well-Known Member
Yes, I agree ... at least in my meditation practice, I gently (not forcefully) pay attention to the breath, and I don't try to forcefully compel the mind to enter into jhana.
). Take meditation as mind-calming, thought-clearing exercise.
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
Peter Vredevold
Member
Your mileage may vary.
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
My comment was based on numerous conversations with Buddhist meditators over a long period of time.
I'm happy for you. My comment was perhaps no less informed by the advice of others. But most likely by different sources. At any rate, the Buddhism DIR is not a debate forum.
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
Are you actually a Buddhist yourself?
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
On the benefits of meditation:
https://suttacentral.net/en/mil5.1.9
https://suttacentral.net/en/mil5.1.9
Papoon
Active Member
Don't be a heroic, or a boyscout or a Calvinist.
What is often called meditation is actually an ego trip about self improvement, discipline or obedience.
Most of my religious beliefs are drawn from Buddhism. It's the religion closest to me. But I'll bow out of this discussion if I've offended you.
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
Do you mean in Sufism, or Buddhism, or where exactly?
The best advice on meditation is that you always practice it with two things as the foundation. You meditate with intention, and without expectation. Intention keeps you present, and being present without expectation keeps you open.