i have this book...it's great..merle
I don't usually use quotes from Tibetan Buddhism. I find them much to mystical
for me. This quote however I think is spot-on:
Sometimes when I meditate, I don't use any particular method. I just allow my
mind to rest, and I find, especially when I
Hello.
Yes, this is a common sticking point. It certainly happens to me, and I've
heard many others describe similar things.
When thoughts arise in my sitting, I acknowledge them, and then gently
return to my breathing. I've learned that the expectation of a sitting
period without thoughts
Anil -
It seems natural to push away thoughts, and to have a meta-thought, Oh,
darn. I'm thinking again. I wish that thought would go away. Instead of
doing that, one teacher has encouraged me to welcome all thoughts. He has
suggested that making an effort to push the thoughts away is
Counting breaths is just a tool. If the tool doesn't work, then get a tool
that does work.
You might try just following your breath as it enters and leaves your body.
I recall reading somewhere that in some traditions there is a teaching to
focus on the nostrils where the breath first enters,
could use
Listen, listen to this wonderful sound,
It brings me back to my true home
Enjoy the ringing sound!
Mayka
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next ring. It may
sound all of it a little bit complicated because it comes in writing but in
practise it's not.
Mayka
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Subject: RE: [Zen] meditation bells
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Hello Mayka,
Thank you so much. I do understand the importance of experience and
understanding for ringing the bell. I have heard it done properly and it is
a very hypnotic sound.
JODY
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Hello Chris,
Thank you for the answer and not thinking my question was silly. I also
like the sound of the wood block and the accelerated knocking sound. Is
this done after the three rings?
JODY
Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently
: [Zen] meditation bells
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Date: Friday, October 15, 2010, 5:23 PM
Hello Chris,
Thank you for the answer and not thinking my question was silly. I also
like the sound of the wood block and the accelerated knocking sound. Is
this done after the three rings?
JODY
Thank you Kristy,
JODY
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*bows*
I just read this, and wanted
Jamie,
Welcome to the group!
You wrote:
I was wondering what kinds of meditations are good to use.
How often should one meditate for,ect? I want to get into
zen and not too sure how to.I'm 35 yrs old.
I'll respond to your post in reverse from bottom to top:
Your age does not make any real
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