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Allowing the eyes to rest in a soft downward gaze has an instant, automatic relaxing effect.



Steps of Relaxation Meditation

Sit comfortably with your spine reasonably straight.

Allow your eyes to rest comfortably downward, gazing softly, but not focussed on anything.

Without closing your eyes completely, let your eyelids drop to a level that feels most comfortable.

Continue gazing downward... the act of gazing is your primary focus (rather than the area at which you are gazing). You may notice your breathing becoming more rhythmic.

It's ok to let your attention drift a bit. If your eyes become very heavy, it's ok to let them close. If you notice you've come out of your relaxed space, simply bring your attention back to your relaxed downward gaze.

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Buddhist Meditation
Meditation and mindfulness

In the Buddha's great discourse on the practice of mindfulness, the Maha-Satipatthana Sutta, both the object and the means of attaining it are clearly set forth. Attentiveness to the movements of the body, to the ever-changing states of the mind, is to be cultivated in order that their real nature should be known. Instead of identifying these physical and mental phenomena with the false concept of "self," we are to see them as they really are: movements of a physical body, an aggregate of the four elements, ('mahabhutas') subject to physical laws of causality on the one hand, and on the other, a flux of successive phases of consciousness arising and passing away in response to external stimuli. They are to be viewed objectively, as though they were processes not associated with ourselves but belonging to another order of phenomena.

Buddhist Meditation : true self

From what can selfishness and egotism proceed if not from the concept of "self" ('sakkayaditthi')? If the practice of any form of meditation leaves selfishness or egotism unabated, it has not been successful. A tree is judged by its fruits and a man by his actions; there is no other criterion. Particularly is this true in Buddhist psychology, because the man 'is' his actions. In the truest sense they, or the continuity of kamma and 'vipaka' which they represent, are the only claim he can make to any persistent identity, not only through the different phases of this life but also from one life to another. Attentiveness with regard to body and mind serves to break down the illusion of self; and not only that, it also cuts off craving and attachment to external objects, so that ultimately there is neither the "self" that craves nor any object of craving. It is a long and arduous discipline, and one that can only be undertaken in retirement from the world and its cares. Yet even a temporary retirement, a temporary course of this discipline, can bear good results in that it establishes an attitude of mind which can be applied to some degree in the ordinary situations of life.

Buddhist Meditations: Detachment & Concentration

Detachment, objectivity, is an invaluable aid to clear thinking; it enables a man to sum up a given situation without bias, personal or otherwise, and to act in that situation with courage and discretion. Another gift it bestows is that of concentration -- the ability to focus the mind and keep it steadily fixed on a single point ('ekaggata', or one-pointedness), and this is the great secret of success in any undertaking. The mind is hard to tame; it roams here and there restlessly as the wind, or like an untamed horse, but when it is fully under control, it is the most powerful instrument in the whole universe. He who has mastered his own mind is indeed master of the Three Worlds.

In the first place he is without fear. Fear arises because we associate mind and body ('nama-rupa') with "self"; consequently any harm to either is considered to be harm done to oneself. But he who has broken down this illusion by realizing that the five 'khandha' process is merely the manifestation of cause and effect, does not fear death or misfortune. He remains equable alike in success and failure, unaffected by praise or blame. The only thing he fears is demeritorious action, because he knows that no thing or person in the world can harm him except himself, and as his detachment increases, he becomes less and less liable to demeritorious deeds. Unwholesome action comes of an unwholesome mind, and as the mind becomes purified with Meditation, healed of its disorders, bad kamma ceases to accumulate. He comes to have a horror of wrong action and to take greater and greater delight in those deeds that are rooted in 'alobha', 'adosa', and 'amoha' -- generosity, benevolence and wisdom.


Kabbalah Meditation
What is Kabbalah?
Kabbalah is an ancient Jewish mystical system of meditation that teaches the profoundest insights into the essence of God, how He interacts with the world and the purpose of creation. Kabbalah and its teachings are an integral part of Torah, the entire body of Jewish wisdom and teachings, both the Oral law and the Written law. Some Jewish scholars even suggest that Torah is the hand-written scroll of the Divine Law or the Five Books of Moses.

Kabbalah Meditation
Kabbalah meditations were devised by the Jewish mystics over 2,000 years ago to enhance the awareness and access higher planes of consciousness. The aim of Kabbalah meditation is to make the practitioners the true carriers of the light of God. Kabbalah meditation continues to flourish in the oral tradition and rises above the written word. This system will enable you to attain peace and happiness through the union with God.

The Objective of Kabbalah Meditation
The objective of Kabbalah meditation transcends the need for relaxation and quieting the mind. Kabbalah meditation enables the seekers to directly interact with the higher worlds and bring about positive changes in life. It wipes off the negative influences both from your body and mind and establishes the power of mind over the matter. The essence of Kabbalah meditation is to bring new resources of joy, love and understanding to everything you do.

Kabbalah meditation explores the complex character of the divine reality particularly the inability of the human thought to grasp Him. It uses various techniques including meditations on Hebrew letter permutations and combinations and the ways in which sefirot or the supernatural forces harmonize and interact with each other. These meditative techniques produce visionary experiences of the angels and their residential chambers. Another important objective of Kabbalah is to rectify the imperfections of the soul rather than creating spiritual knowledge.


Online Meditation
In ancient times, you had to visit and stay at the ashrams or meditation centers of the gurus or yogis to learn meditation. These centers were usually located in lush green forests, mountain valleys or the river sides. The reason why these spiritual meditation centers were situated far from the madding city crowds in the lap of raw nature was that this type of environment is conducive to undisturbed meditation. The green and natural surroundings themselves, without the tall concrete buildings and artificial city life, are closer to God.

This luxury is no more available now days. There are meditation retreats where you can go, relax, learn and practice meditation. But there are constraints of time and money. It is not possible to say at any meditation retreat indefinitely. Some people do not have time to spend even the weekends at the retreats. Meditation cannot be just a one day touch-and-go process. It is not like instant coffee. In fact there is no instant nirvana as such. In the ancient times the students spent years learning and practicing meditation at the feet of their spiritual masters. Meditation formed an essential part of their educational curriculum and it continued to be an inseparable part of their daily routine throughout their life.

Meditation is not one day or one week exercise. It is a life long process. It is as vital as your daily food and drink. If you want to learn and practice under the constraints of the modern life and circumstances, the best course available is to learn and practice it online.

You need daily guidance during the initial period of your apprenticeship in meditation. You need some inspiring talks, lectures, demonstrations in practical meditation. You also need music as an initial accompaniment to create an environment that is conducive to concentration which is essential in meditation.

All this training and practice is easily available online on daily basis. You do not need any special cds, dvds or separate cd/dvd players etc. There are many sites which offer online meditation lessons and practice sessions. They have mp3 files which can be accessed online. These files contain lectures, demonstrations, music and practice sessions. If you have any doubts and questions for clarification, you can contact the site in-charge or the guide online through chatting sessions or emails.

Yet another advantage of online meditation is that the site owners possess huge variety of music files and discourses on meditation which cannot be easily afforded by individuals. A small monthly charge provides you access to the huge resources of the website. Yet another benefit of online meditation is that you can interact with other members of the website and share your problems and practical experiences with them from the comfort of your home. You stay anywhere on planet and can avail clear, straightforward meditation instructions.

If you are experienced in meditation, you can benefit by finding new methods and approaches to deepen your practice and widen your knowledge horizons. If you approach a guru or guide of a certain specific belief or faith, you will have to either follow his line of thought or give it up if you do not agree with his philosophy. The online meditation sites understand these individual difficulties. They have devised meditation techniques that suit every individual seeker without interfering with his beliefs. You can meditate even if you are an atheist or a non-believer. But a guru or a guide who follows certain belief system or tradition will expect you to follow in his footsteps in respect of meditation.

The online meditation centers offer free meditation news letters daily which support your efforts in meditation by providing step by step instruction. They offer meditation tips and techniques to facilitate the process of meditation. Since these newsletters are sent online, they practically cost you nothing.