Comments for Learn About Meditation http://learnaboutmeditation.com How to use meditation to improve your life Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:49:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants by Susan B. King http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/comment-page-1/#comment-457 Susan B. King Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:49:59 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/#comment-457 The gift that these men are able to share is worth listening to. To be quiet in yourself and allow space for this soulful chanting is an experience in itself. The gift that these men are able to share is worth listening to. To be quiet in yourself and allow space for this soulful chanting is an experience in itself.

]]> Comment on Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants by Josie Cabot http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/comment-page-1/#comment-456 Josie Cabot Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:01:45 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/#comment-456 I ordered this cd for a book club I was hosting on the book "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. It was perfect "mood" music for the discussion and the price was unbeatable! I ordered this cd for a book club I was hosting on the book “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett. It was perfect “mood” music for the discussion and the price was unbeatable!

]]> Comment on Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants by Donna Conant http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Donna Conant Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:01:06 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/#comment-455 It wonderful to hear the voices and to sit in a quiet room. Thank you. It wonderful to hear the voices and to sit in a quiet room. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants by F. T. Simpson http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/comment-page-1/#comment-454 F. T. Simpson Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:04:40 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/#comment-454 This is a wonderful sample of Gregorian Chant. For me it is a "thin place," that is, it takes me to a place where the barrier is thin between my spirit and the Spirit of God. This is a wonderful sample of Gregorian Chant. For me it is a “thin place,” that is, it takes me to a place where the barrier is thin between my spirit and the Spirit of God.

]]> Comment on Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants by Margit Pearson http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Margit Pearson Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:52:17 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/lost-in-meditation-meditative-gregorian-chants/#comment-453 I order two used copies of this book from two different vendors and one did not send the book, so your system must have no way of validating shipments from your vendors. I order two used copies of this book from two different vendors and one did not send the book, so your system must have no way of validating shipments from your vendors.

]]> Comment on How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Clearlight http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-to-meditate-with-pema-chodron-a-practical-guide-to-making-friends-with-your-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-452 Clearlight Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:32:04 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-to-meditate-with-pema-chodron-a-practical-guide-to-making-friends-with-your-mind/#comment-452 Pema Chodron is a wonderful teacher, of whom I have the greatest respect. This is another example of her down-to-earth, humorous and loving teaching style. For me, it was an excellent choice. However, just so you are not disappointed, be aware this is a specific type of meditation. She is teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques, which are a little different from other styles. In this style your eyes remain partly open to maintain a level of awareness. It is not the type you use to generate a trance state. <br /> <br />If you are unfamiliar with meditation and this is your first exploration, you may want to look at "The Art of Meditation by Daniel Goleman". It is an excellent first step. <br /> <br />Pema's training can take you to a deeper level of understanding, but may be a little too deep for your first attempt. Also, the fact her CD is speaking to those who have a background in Buddhism does'nt mean you won't learn from this CD. Buddhist are experts at meditation because it is part of their belief. The techniques taught can apply to any faith. <br /> <br />Pema's Chodron is an excellent speaker and this is another excellent example of her work. With the understanding that I would not advise this as the first meditation book I would read/listen to, I believe it is a valuable resource for those interested in this style of meditation. <br /> <br />Namaste <br /> Pema Chodron is a wonderful teacher, of whom I have the greatest respect. This is another example of her down-to-earth, humorous and loving teaching style. For me, it was an excellent choice. However, just so you are not disappointed, be aware this is a specific type of meditation. She is teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques, which are a little different from other styles. In this style your eyes remain partly open to maintain a level of awareness. It is not the type you use to generate a trance state.

If you are unfamiliar with meditation and this is your first exploration, you may want to look at “The Art of Meditation by Daniel Goleman”. It is an excellent first step.

Pema’s training can take you to a deeper level of understanding, but may be a little too deep for your first attempt. Also, the fact her CD is speaking to those who have a background in Buddhism does’nt mean you won’t learn from this CD. Buddhist are experts at meditation because it is part of their belief. The techniques taught can apply to any faith.

Pema’s Chodron is an excellent speaker and this is another excellent example of her work. With the understanding that I would not advise this as the first meditation book I would read/listen to, I believe it is a valuable resource for those interested in this style of meditation.

Namaste

]]> Comment on How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Jennifer A. Dedrick http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-to-meditate-with-pema-chodron-a-practical-guide-to-making-friends-with-your-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-451 Jennifer A. Dedrick Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:52:23 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-to-meditate-with-pema-chodron-a-practical-guide-to-making-friends-with-your-mind/#comment-451 I have read a few of her other books, and what appeals so much to me about Pema is how human she is. She has been doing this for many, many years and she still experiences the shortfalls that I experience trying to make time to sit with myself and meditate for the last 8 years. If you are new to the path of meditation or think you know what you are doing-get this book. I have read a few of her other books, and what appeals so much to me about Pema is how human she is. She has been doing this for many, many years and she still experiences the shortfalls that I experience trying to make time to sit with myself and meditate for the last 8 years. If you are new to the path of meditation or think you know what you are doing-get this book.

]]> Comment on How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Ken Mann http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-to-meditate-with-pema-chodron-a-practical-guide-to-making-friends-with-your-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Ken Mann Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:33:10 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-to-meditate-with-pema-chodron-a-practical-guide-to-making-friends-with-your-mind/#comment-450 Even though I know much about meditation, I learned a great deal from Pema's recordings. In fact, I had breakthroughts in my meditation and understanding. Even though I know much about meditation, I learned a great deal from Pema’s recordings. In fact, I had breakthroughts in my meditation and understanding.

]]> Comment on How do you meditate and what is meditation? by Tommy H http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-do-you-meditate-and-what-is-meditation/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Tommy H Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:14:24 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-do-you-meditate-and-what-is-meditation/#comment-447 There are some popular choices: yoga, Daoist and Buddhist practice. Secular yoga meditation provides a vehicle to calm down and letting go of some stress, slight increase of body immunity, and some benefit in treating some illness. When the yoga is practiced along with a philosophy, the meditation and good moral conduct promote longevity while the body ages. In the Eastern religion, the meditation is part of the practice dealing spiritual development. The meditation involves body purification, building strong inner peace, raising moral character via giving up bad habits and concepts, as to achieve Enlightenment. Here are some articles about the benefit in practice of Falun Gong meditation. http://www.theepochtimes.com/news/6-6-19/42960.html http://www.theepochtimes.com/news/6-5-13/41456.html http://www.clearwisdom.net/emh/download/publications/health_index.html Falun Gong is a unique Buddhist School, teaching an ancient practice for the mind and body; the practice is based upon the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance. Falun Gong consists of five sets of powerful exercises. The meditation in the Falun Gong practice is simple and requires no special breathing technique. Exercise and mediation demonstration mp3 files and books are free to download. If you need help, you can contact a nearby practitioner in your local area for free instructions. Falun Gong, Tibetans, Buddhists, and Christians have been persecuted in China. The most offensive human right violation is the organ harvesting from the Falun Gong practitioners in China. Can you kindly sign a petition to stop persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, please ? http://cipfg.org/en/news/petition.html There are some popular choices: yoga, Daoist and Buddhist practice. Secular yoga meditation provides a vehicle to calm down and letting go of some stress, slight increase of body immunity, and some benefit in treating some illness. When the yoga is practiced along with a philosophy, the meditation and good moral conduct promote longevity while the body ages.

In the Eastern religion, the meditation is part of the practice dealing spiritual development. The meditation involves body purification, building strong inner peace, raising moral character via giving up bad habits and concepts, as to achieve Enlightenment.
Here are some articles about the benefit in practice of Falun Gong meditation.
http://www.theepochtimes.com/news/6-6-19/42960.html
http://www.theepochtimes.com/news/6-5-13/41456.html
http://www.clearwisdom.net/emh/download/publications/health_index.html

Falun Gong is a unique Buddhist School, teaching an ancient practice for the mind and body; the practice is based upon the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance. Falun Gong consists of five sets of powerful exercises. The meditation in the Falun Gong practice is simple and requires no special breathing technique. Exercise and mediation demonstration mp3 files and books are free to download. If you need help, you can contact a nearby practitioner in your local area for free instructions.

Falun Gong, Tibetans, Buddhists, and Christians have been persecuted in China. The most offensive human right violation is the organ harvesting from the Falun Gong practitioners in China. Can you kindly sign a petition to stop persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, please ?
http://cipfg.org/en/news/petition.html

]]> Comment on How do you meditate and what is meditation? by beautifully_broken_1994 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-do-you-meditate-and-what-is-meditation/comment-page-1/#comment-446 beautifully_broken_1994 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:52:14 +0000 http://learnaboutmeditation.com/2010/03/11/how-do-you-meditate-and-what-is-meditation/#comment-446 First of all, I am a practicing witch. We meditate a lot. Meditation is the art of silencing the mind. When the mind is silent, concentration is increased and we experience inner peace in the midst of worldly turmoil. This elusive inner peace is what attracts so many people to meditation and is a quality everyone can benefit from. Meditation is finding your inner-self, feeling calm and relaxed and going with the flow of nature. I use to be very depressed. I was diagnosed as major depression, I also had sleeping problems. Like anything worthwhile, meditation requires practice. To get the most from meditation you need to do it every day. This requires a place and time where you will not be disturbed. 1. Sit with a straight back. Don’t try to meditate lying down because you are likely to fall asleep. Meditation brings relaxation and peace but at the same time this is a dynamic peace. Meditation is quite different than the relaxation of sleep. When we really meditate, we are fully alert and conscious. Our sense of awareness is heightened. Afterwards you’ll have a positive feeling for the world and a renewed sense of dynamism. 2. Don’t eat before meditating. After a heavy meal your body will be lethargic with digestion. 3. It is not necessary to mediate in the lotus posture. It is fine to meditate in a chair, as long as the back is straight. 4. It is helpful to take a shower before meditating. 5. Burning incense and having a candle are not necessary, but they can add a little extra inspiration. 6. It is good to meditate early in the morning. It is said the best time is 3am, although, I feel it is more important to be awake and not sleepy. you must learn to concentrate on one thing at a time. Usually, the mind tries to hold several different thoughts and ideas at once. When you sit down to meditate for the first time, you realize how cluttered the mind is. Mediation teachers have described the mind as a “mad monkey”. However, the mind can be tamed and forced to concentrate on a single thought. One helpful technique is concentrating on a candle flame. Narrow your gaze to the small tip and block out all other thoughts. When you get distracted, go back to focusing on the candle flame. You can also use other objects like a small dot or flower. The important thing is that you concentrate only on one thing at a time. After you’ve practiced concentration and learned to focus on one thing at a time, you can proceed to the next stage: no thought at all. Achieving a silent mind is difficult, but when to attain it the experience is powerful. A technique I advise is viewing your thoughts as separate from your self. When a thought appears, make a conscious decision to throw it out of your mind. Over time you realize that you are capable of allowing or rejecting thoughts. Your real “I” is not a collection of thoughts, but something far deeper. This is the most significant realization of meditation - that you do not have to be a slave to your thoughts. Through meditation, you attain the power to control your thoughts, and on occasion stop them completely. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t attain a silent mind straightaway. It takes time and practice. There is nothing really else to it; meditation is a simple and spontaneous action. Unfortunately, our mind is used to complication and it takes time to unlearn bad habits. Hope I helped. Take Care First of all, I am a practicing witch. We meditate a lot.
Meditation is the art of silencing the mind.
When the mind is silent, concentration is increased and we experience inner peace in the midst of worldly turmoil. This elusive inner peace is what attracts so many people to meditation and is a quality everyone can benefit from.
Meditation is finding your inner-self, feeling calm and relaxed and going with the flow of nature.
I use to be very depressed. I was diagnosed as major depression, I also had sleeping problems.

Like anything worthwhile, meditation requires practice. To get the most from meditation you need to do it every day. This requires a place and time where you will not be disturbed.

1. Sit with a straight back. Don’t try to meditate lying down because you are likely to fall asleep. Meditation brings relaxation and peace but at the same time this is a dynamic peace. Meditation is quite different than the relaxation of sleep. When we really meditate, we are fully alert and conscious. Our sense of awareness is heightened. Afterwards you’ll have a positive feeling for the world and a renewed sense of dynamism.
2. Don’t eat before meditating. After a heavy meal your body will be lethargic with digestion.
3. It is not necessary to mediate in the lotus posture. It is fine to meditate in a chair, as long as the back is straight.
4. It is helpful to take a shower before meditating.
5. Burning incense and having a candle are not necessary, but they can add a little extra inspiration.
6. It is good to meditate early in the morning. It is said the best time is 3am, although, I feel it is more important to be awake and not sleepy.

you must learn to concentrate on one thing at a time. Usually, the mind tries to hold several different thoughts and ideas at once. When you sit down to meditate for the first time, you realize how cluttered the mind is. Mediation teachers have described the mind as a “mad monkey”. However, the mind can be tamed and forced to concentrate on a single thought.

One helpful technique is concentrating on a candle flame. Narrow your gaze to the small tip and block out all other thoughts. When you get distracted, go back to focusing on the candle flame. You can also use other objects like a small dot or flower. The important thing is that you concentrate only on one thing at a time.

After you’ve practiced concentration and learned to focus on one thing at a time, you can proceed to the next stage: no thought at all. Achieving a silent mind is difficult, but when to attain it the experience is powerful. A technique I advise is viewing your thoughts as separate from your self. When a thought appears, make a conscious decision to throw it out of your mind. Over time you realize that you are capable of allowing or rejecting thoughts. Your real “I” is not a collection of thoughts, but something far deeper. This is the most significant realization of meditation – that you do not have to be a slave to your thoughts.

Through meditation, you attain the power to control your thoughts, and on occasion stop them completely. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t attain a silent mind straightaway. It takes time and practice. There is nothing really else to it; meditation is a simple and spontaneous action. Unfortunately, our mind is used to complication and it takes time to unlearn bad habits.

Hope I helped.
Take Care

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