Dai no Shin Ji Buddhists

  

Types of meditation

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE LEVELS OF MEDITATION in Houston? Most people think that sitting with their hands crossed is meditating in a meditation center. But if it were so simple the world would be a calm and harmonious place.

Methods  of Meditation

Walking Meditation - My favorite, walking through the woods or zoo.

Internal Consciousness - This is used to create awareness of self. Don't get this confused with ego, self has nothing to do with ego but more with reality awareness, from the simple heart beat, to knowing who you are. Many people go through life unhappy, meditation on this level can help bring about the awareness that will allow the spirit to awaken to resolve problems, and for those of you that don't have problems, this will still help you bring about awakening.

Reflective Meditation - deals with the ability to learn and change. Wisdom of this type, derived only through meditation, begins during this period. The other two previous meditations are initial stages for this time of reflection. This whole period is an immenseness period of growth that should be supported by surrounding oneself with a life style that is supportive of your meditation. Which includes humility and you should reflect on freeing yourself from anger, greed, & jealousy.

Working Meditation - Yes, you can actually do this but it can take practice.

Do this exercise. Sit with eyes closed, pretend in your mind you're in a theater and you're looking at the movie screen. Now choose a goal or purpose, start with something small see your self on the screen sitting in meditation not moving, not thinking barely breathing, quiet and serene. Now every day do this for 5 minutes. By envisioning your self on the screen doing what you want to accomplish, you can use this process to improve performance in any aspect of life. Don't underestimate this exercise! This helps prepare you for meditation.
Sitting meditation rules:
You do not speak, you only listen.

Sit with your legs crossed or to the rear.
It is best to wear meditation clothing or Karate gi
Sit with back slightly arched
Inhale through nose
Exhale through mouth.