Some meditation designs suit those of an intellectual disposition, whereas others are additional attractive to those preferring the path of affection and surrender. Still others, with a lively lifestyle, could like the meditation techniques involving movement, while those with a robust mind would fancy the approach of visualization and concentration. Overall, there are many broad classes beneath which we have a tendency to will capture most of these varied meditation practices and in Part 1 I will explore Insight Meditation Techniques and Sound (Mantra) and Intention Meditation Techniques.
1. Insight Meditation Techniques: These are the meditations of alternative for the Gyan Yogis or those drawn to the intellectual path. It incorporates the advanced meditation techniques from the Zen college of Buddhism, the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism, certain schools of Western Religions among others.
A. WHO AM I Meditation Technique: This techniques comes from the school of Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dualism / End of Data). The meditation was popularized by Shri Ramana Maharishi and is based on negation of the false self so as to understand one's True Nature. Here is an example of my expertise with WHO AM I Meditation Practice.
B. Koan Meditation Technique: These meditations come back from the Zen faculty of Buddhism and are designed to interrupt down the standard pattern of conceptual, dualistic thinking. By breaking down the interference created by the thinking mechanism the practitioner is dropped at confront the non-twin reality of "what is" directly and thus Awaken.
C. Contemplation Meditation Technique: These meditations utilize introspection, self-study, reflection, self-dialogue and contemplation to cut through the layers of false conditioning and false understanding that deludes the mind. These meditations have their roots in many Western Religions and are a part of Jap philosophies.
D. Silent Mind Meditation Technique: This meditation technique is my contribution to the present category and it involves directly perceiving the actual fact of what is by acute observation of the thinking process. This is the flavor that I enjoy best and I have explained it thoroughly in the The Silent Mind Meditations, which are half of the Silent Mind Meditation Program. These meditations are an extension of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.
2. Sound (Mantra) & Intention Meditation Techniques: The meditations that fall under this class use the science of sound and thought vibrations (Naad Yoga), together with rhythm and music (Laya Yoga) to purify the center and mind. These meditations have a wide range of applications, from bestowing Enlightenment, to improving health, wealth, happiness, peace etc...
A. Mantra Japa Meditation Technique: This meditation technique uses the repetition of a mantra (a particular sound, word or phrase) verbally or mentally to create the necessary conditions for purification, refinement or growth to require place. Mantras are basically keys which permit one to tune into the individual energy field or tune into the Universal Energy field to produce sure desired results. Here is an example of using OM Mantra to activate the Third Eye Chakra.
B. Rhythm Meditation Technique: This kind of meditation uses the mix of rhythm, chanting, music and breath to calibrate and perfect the system. The wonderful Three Step Rhythmic Respiration (3srb) meditation technique of Sage Pantanjali and several Kundalini Yoga meditations fall under this class, among others.
C. Meditation via Song: Most of the meditations from the trail of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga) and Love, designed to dissolve the ego belong during this category. This is often a path most dear to those that are emotional in nature and feel a deep love for the divine. Christianity, Gospel, Sufi Meditations, Hare Krishna Meditations, Kirtans and Bhajans are some samples of techniques in this category.
D. Meditation via Prayer & Intention: All religions have meditations involving prayer and worship. The meditations that additionally use the ability of intention to manifest needs fall underneath this category.
Thus you can see from above, these is a wealthy diversity to the Art of Meditation and certainly one thing for everybody. If one in all the styles above will not catch your fancy, not to stress, I can be serving up a lot of tasty flavors in half 2 of this series.
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