The Value of Meditation One night while camping out at Palo Duro Canyon in Texas, looking up at the stars, I had a simple, yet profound, "aha" moment.In an instant I knew that I had come from some "place" or some "thing" which was beyond my comprehension, and that it was there I would be returning at some point in my life.Without trying to define or limit that "something" with my feeble understanding, I was able to authentically say to...more
Buddhist Meditation Techniques For All How to meditate.Some people may question as to why they should learn Buddhist meditation techniques. The fact is though that meditation, like many art forms, can only be perfected with the help of reliable, time-tested techniques.Think about it. You wouldn't undertake any serious exercise regime without first learning the movements and repetitions associated with exercise, or even learn a dance...more
Buddhist Meditation Retreats The perfect place to meditate.If you're in search of the ultimate meditative experience, thenBuddhist meditation retreats may be the answer.Buddhist meditation retreats are comprehensive centers for the time-honored meditative practice. This is a place where you can immerse yourself in the art of meditation, learning and practicing the rules and techniques that define this art. You literally breathe, eat, talk and live meditation at these centers, affording yourself the rare opportunity to visit a place of peace, tranquility and ultimate enlightenment.Indeed, a Buddhist meditation center may be the ideal place to learn about and practice meditation. Sure, you could always meditate at home; but you'll face constant intrusions from your family, from visitors, and from wonderful but loud modern conveniences such as the television, the telephone, the radio, etc. Home may indeed be where the heart is, but it seldom offers a guarantee of absolute quiet and privacy; or the pure, orderly atmosphere needed to facilitate successful meditation.And while a yoga studio or organized meditation class may offer these idyllic conditions, it can not do so on a...more
Buddhist Meditation Guides As you're in the process of learning the practice of true Buddhist meditation, you might seek the help of a sound and reliable Buddhist meditation guide.This guide could take the form of a book, a DVD or CD, a trained yoga or meditation teacher, or perhaps even a poem, novel or song that conveys inspirational...more
Among the reasons people have a mental decline as they age is the reduction of gray matter in the brain. According to a recent study, meditation helps to stop or slow the decrease in gray matter. This, in turn, lessens the symptoms of old age. PainGray matter helps to control the human body's motor skills and also its perception of pain. The...more
Simple Techniques to Perform Zen Meditation to Get You to clarification If zen is an unfamiliar concept to you, or if you are in search of a simpler way to meditate, think about utilizing audio that is specifically tuned for having the ability to decrease brainwaves. These kind of advanced sound frequencies that will allow you to achieve a deeper relaxation which is virtually like hypnosis. This is similar to the type of deep meditation that Zen Monks and yoga masters have reached on their own.Reaching enlightenment is just one of the objectives of meditation. Every aspect of your physcial, emotional and spiritual health and development are touched upon in your progress to an all-around healthier you.Given that no experience is required, you can use audio meditation recordings to start your meditation routine. Achieving that Zen-like state we all desire requires zen meditation that is not so easy to achieve without guidance. That is when audio recordings are useful. A thirty-six minutes recording will reduce your stress and anxiety,it will help you in achieving inner peace, reach meditative state of Zen monks, increase in IQ,reach a state where your body is...more
Common Meditation Myths You Should Avoid Like the Plague Meditation has been proven to lower blood pressure, induce a sense of calm and reduce stress in a number of studies. However, despite its virtues, many people are hesitant to pick it up...more
Learn How to Practice Different Meditation Techniques Mental calmness, sharp thinking ability, strong perception power, deep intuition and peace with inner self are the various goals of meditation. One can achieve these goals through different...more
Theta meditation - an explanation The brain is an extremely complicated system, working in a fascinating way and everyday making you go through different tasks. You are being programmed subconsciously by the brain to enable you to adapt to...more
Get Into the Zone with Binaural Meditation Binaural meditation is a form of spiritual practice in which you listen to sounds--musical tones--through headphones in order to induce a state of meditation. The practice of meditation, in the even...more
One of the techniques used to handle stress is Meditation. People puzzled with lot of problems will find it hard to focus. Such people will often end up creating problems for themselves. Meditation is a process which helps people attains a calm...more
A lot of people think that meditation and mysticism are not anymore relevant today, given the advancements in technology. As a matter of fact, it is definitely because of this modern technology that meditation has become even more necessary these...more