Meditation
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The Anatomy of a Thought
Thoughts are like waves, they may be inviting but they remain transient and volatile. Meditate for insight.
Nine Stages of Attaining Bliss
From a turbulent and restless mind to the calm-abiding mind, there are nine stages in Mahamudra meditation.
Nine States of Attention
To reach a state of deep absorption requires building your concentration. It's staged and measurable.
Six Principles of Meditation
Tilopa gave six short and profound instructions on meditation to his chief disciple. Every meditator should know them.
Images: The Fourth Hurdle in Meditation
As you sit down to meditate, trying to build your concentration, random images start bombarding you. It's a hurdle.
Thoughts: The Third Hurdle in Meditation
Tidal waves of stray thoughts can rock your boat of a quiet mind disrupting your meditation.
Laziness in Meditation
An elephant is the sign of dullness in meditation. A skilled meditator uses acceptance and alertness to tame it.
Restlessness in Meditation
A restless mind is comparable to a monkey, forever hopping and active. Mindfulness is the antidote.
The Practice of Concentrative Meditation
One of the best ways to increase your Brain Power
Two Types of Meditation
"One who understands the reality of one thing, knows the reality of everything." - The Venerable One
The Three Legged Elephant
You can't not think about something by not thinking about it. The mind will cling to whatever you want to avoid.
Traṭaka — The Practice of Still Gaze
Trataka, or the practice of still gaze, is the art of perfecting and stilling your gaze. It's a must for a serious meditator.
Shravana – The Practice of Listening
Good listening requires that you are attentive, in the present moment. And living in the present immediately makes you calm like a lake.
Ekagrata — The Practice of Concentration
The practice of concentration is an absolute must for any meditator. It is the basis of meditation, in fact.
Sankalpa: The Practice of Resolve
Sankalpa is often compared to the perfectly stable and still Himalayas. A sincere seeker's resolve is like the Himalayas.
