Methods of Meditation

Methods of Meditation. Most who hear of meditation dismiss it as a tool that only monks and other such priestly persons take advantage of. They see no practical purpose in it's use for themselves. Sadly, such assumptions lead most people of Aabahran to vastly underutilize the power of their spiritual and mental energies. Meditation is a practice that focuses and strengthens one's attentions, will, and what we refer to as Chi. It has many practical uses, as well as spiritual implementations. This tome's aim is to outline methods of meditation, and it's use in every-day life.

The three most popular forms of meditation are what

we shall concern ourselves with. In order of effectiveness these are standing, sitting, and laying meditation. To get the most out of this practice, one must use concentration and circulation of Chi in conjunction. By opening the body's many channels and meridians, Chi can be allowed to flow freely and wash the body clean of negative energies and toxic substances. There are too many steps and details for me to properly convey in this introduction in regards concentration and honing of the mind.

Whether standing, sitting or laying, the most helpful and

well-known aspect of meditation is right concentration. This is achieved by quieting the mind, and allowing it to remain in stillness. It takes much practice and, perhaps several different methods before one finds their preferred means of meditation, but it's benefits outweigh the cost. Proper concentration allows one to make balanced and well-thought decisions, and quickly. Stress is virtually eliminated, and physical ailments caused by it removed.

So how does one come to correct concentration? There are

as many methods as there are people, but there are a few which provide universal results.

1. Visualize the Star; See in your mind's eye, in the blackness or infinite space your star. There is no limitation to the shape, color or type of star, only know that it is your own. Focus upon this star and this star only. Breath in to the abdomen, taking in your star's energy with it, and released the breath again in to space.

2. Count the Breaths

As earlier, breath in to the abdomen, counting each breath as it fills your lungs, and then following it out in to the atmosphere. Continue counting to ten, then begin again at one. Make sure your breathing remains even, not strained.

3. Repeat a Mantra

It has been found that repeating a phrase or mantra continuously can greatly assist people in focusing their attention. The mantra can be whatever pleases the individual, as long as it is something which draws and silences the mind.

4. Visualize a Place

See yourself upon a peaceful mountain top, or empty shoreline where there I nothing but the sound of nature and the soothing breeze. Remain in this place, remember it, and open up to the vision.

A common misconception of many is that meditation is an art

in which one closes themselves down. Proper meditation is precisely the opposite. When one meditations, it is their goal to open themselves up to the world, and take in the offered energies. The individual acts as a conduit, and as such feels a profound connection with everything and anything.

This is only intended as an introduction. Anyone who

becomes interested in further methods of meditation, including the rarely used moving meditation, should seek out a master or attempt it themselves, with caution.