Meditation
Published: 26/08/2008
Let us explore and understand the role of joy in daily meditation practice. The quote below reflects what I think about this very key aspect of meditation. Essentially it means that joy is a natural consequence of watching the mind and thoughts in action.
Joy in Meditation:
Happiness is...
Published: 26/08/2008
You've heard about various meditation techniques on television and in magazines, and you've seen the relaxed, peaceful and fulfilled expressions on the faces of those who successfully practice meditation techniques on a regular basis. But before you can begin to reap the benefits of meditation...
Published: 20/08/2008
Today, we always seem to be on the go. There is always something that needs to be done.
We place so much importance on activity, achievements and results and therefore it is not surprising that more of us are attempting to find or indeed, require a time for silence. A time to find inner peace,...
Published: 17/07/2008
There are thousands of different meditation traditions across the world. There are likely hundreds of thousands of meditation techniques. For the purposes of this article though, we will over-simplify and break these techniques down into two general categories: energy and insight.
Insight...
Published: 08/07/2008
Some masters meditate for hours. They just sit still in one spot, holding their focus for hours on end. In some rare cases, they sit in the same place for days! It is amazing to consider the things we can do with some practice.
But what about those us who have other things to do than just...
Published: 06/07/2008
Meditation is an ancient practice that has always had positive effects on health and mood. What allows meditation practice to persist is that in can be practice just about anywhere, and by anyone. One opportunity for meditating is often overlooked as being too noisy, the 'Rush Hour'
The Rush...
Published: 04/07/2008
It is very easy, particularly for students of meditation to get lost in austerity and ascetic practice. There is something to be said for learning to accept and transmute discomfort and pain, but it will drastically increase the momentum of your practice if you learn to reward yourself.
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Published: 04/07/2008
Learning to meditate can be somewhat challenging. If you really want to develop these skills, it isn't terribly difficult, but it will take some time and effort. Using traditional methods, it can take years to make significant headway. Students are often left to meditate with very little...
Published: 03/07/2008
We tend to be very driven. When we are consciously aware of and in control of this quality, it can be very useful. Of course, being aware of and in control of your compulsions, impressions, and experiences might be better described as 'driving'. For most of us, we are 'driven' as opposed to...
Published: 02/07/2008
Meditation can be a very long path. If you are a serious student, you will practice for the rest of your life. Sometimes it takes years to make significant headway. Frequently, students just sit in silence wondering what is supposed to happen... if they do it long enough, eventually the change...
