Meditation
Observing Noble Silence
Early morning and before retiring.
Meditation is a personal practice of calming oneself in the presence of the Universe. There are many techniques, and this is only one approach, for a short period. If this approach does not work for you, try another.
Directions:
• Before retiring, decide which blanket and pillow you will use.
• At arising, do not engage in any physical exercise.
• Do not communicate with anyone, even by eye contact.
• Wear little or no jewelry or makeup, and no watch.
• Do not bring any reading or writing materials with you.
• Brush your teeth, comb your hair, have a drink of water, and come comfortably dressed, remaining in pj’s if you wish.
• Sit where you have decided, back supported.
• Wrap up in your blanket and be seated quietly.
• The pillow goes under your feet, so you will stay warm and less distracted, or at your back, or under you, as you wish. Be as comfortable as you can. You may remove your chair and sit on the floor if you have meditated before.
• If alone you may wish to set a timer.
• Close your eyes and be silent. Place your hands in any position where they will not bother you or each other.
• Focus on your breathing, and make no physical effort.
Exit the your meditation place in silence and remain silent for a few minutes.
Suggestions: Do NOT try to control your breathing. Just observe the breathe flowing in and out. Thoughts will enter your mind. Fighting them will strengthen them. Just return your focus to observing your breathing. Observe the air as it touches your nostrils, and then all the way to your lungs. Allow your stomach to help with breathing. Notice any other body sensations but do nothing about them. Itches and tickles pass in moments. Do another short meditation on your own just before retiring.
Discussion:
A meditation experience is personal and unique. No two people have the same inner experience of life yet each one has a valid “window” into all reality. Therefore comparing your experience with another’s is really not necessary and sometimes it is discouraging.
For sustained development of meditation practices, attend a Vipassana 10 Day Meditation Retreat. Check the website for sites and other information.
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Comments & Questions? Email: womenbefriends@yahoo.com
Early morning and before retiring.
Meditation is a personal practice of calming oneself in the presence of the Universe. There are many techniques, and this is only one approach, for a short period. If this approach does not work for you, try another.
Directions:
• Before retiring, decide which blanket and pillow you will use.
• At arising, do not engage in any physical exercise.
• Do not communicate with anyone, even by eye contact.
• Wear little or no jewelry or makeup, and no watch.
• Do not bring any reading or writing materials with you.
• Brush your teeth, comb your hair, have a drink of water, and come comfortably dressed, remaining in pj’s if you wish.
• Sit where you have decided, back supported.
• Wrap up in your blanket and be seated quietly.
• The pillow goes under your feet, so you will stay warm and less distracted, or at your back, or under you, as you wish. Be as comfortable as you can. You may remove your chair and sit on the floor if you have meditated before.
• If alone you may wish to set a timer.
• Close your eyes and be silent. Place your hands in any position where they will not bother you or each other.
• Focus on your breathing, and make no physical effort.
Exit the your meditation place in silence and remain silent for a few minutes.
Suggestions: Do NOT try to control your breathing. Just observe the breathe flowing in and out. Thoughts will enter your mind. Fighting them will strengthen them. Just return your focus to observing your breathing. Observe the air as it touches your nostrils, and then all the way to your lungs. Allow your stomach to help with breathing. Notice any other body sensations but do nothing about them. Itches and tickles pass in moments. Do another short meditation on your own just before retiring.
Discussion:
A meditation experience is personal and unique. No two people have the same inner experience of life yet each one has a valid “window” into all reality. Therefore comparing your experience with another’s is really not necessary and sometimes it is discouraging.
For sustained development of meditation practices, attend a Vipassana 10 Day Meditation Retreat. Check the website for sites and other information.
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Comments & Questions? Email: womenbefriends@yahoo.com
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