Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Meditation techniques

[Vaj]

On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:16 AM, sparaig wrote: Attention to breathing using the same technique as TM uses is  certainly a valid technique of meditation. Effortless attention to  any mental (or physical) object of perception is a valid form of  meditation according to MMY. Of course, why is it easier for you to  do this with breathing than with the TM mantra? My own belief, valid  or not, is that you're not being drawn inward as fast or as far with  attention to breathing as with the mantra so you're not experiencing  the more profound levels of unstressing/normalization that you  apparently are with the standard TM mantra-based technique. It seems  easier because its less uncomfortable. There are strategies for  handing discomfort during TM, BTW. The place attention is placed is not just on the breath but one of the few places on the body where you can access the awareness of the central channel and consequently can go much deeper (for some people). To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' SPONSORED LINKS Maharishi university of management Maharishi mahesh yogi Ramana maharshi YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "FairfieldLife" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.