Interested in meditation, please help.

nathan_forst · Aug 11, 2004, 21:21

Hello Everybody.

I am 18 and very interested in meditation. I have researched the subject but everything I have come across seems to be very vague. Could somebody please give me some advice and/or point me to a site that can provide me valuable knowledge.

Thank you very much!

TwistedMac · Aug 11, 2004, 21:25

you wanna hover, huh?

Buntaro · Aug 12, 2004, 01:51

Check out the Meditation Section of the Buddist Forum at eSangha:

http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showforum=8

akaisha · Aug 12, 2004, 02:29

Originally Posted by TwistedMac

you wanna hover, huh?

That's levitation not meditation

nathan_forst · Aug 12, 2004, 11:13

Originally Posted by TwistedMac

you wanna hover, huh?

erm...yeah...thats...it...

Thank you for the link Buntaro!

Buntaro · Aug 12, 2004, 11:32

Nathan,

Don't touch my moustache!

SensualTokyo · Aug 12, 2004, 19:08

Meditation in Action (click for link to amazon)
by Chogyam Trungpa

I have been meditating for about 15 years now, 50 mins a day and all I can say is, I can't imagine life without out.

First, there are SOOOO many different forms of meditation. If I can add my 2 yen....

Pick a time that you can do it everyday at the same time. Sit in the same spot everytime. Sit legs crossed, hands on knees, eyes closed.

That's it. THAT is meditation.

It is not about attaining perfect focus on any given thought..... not about emptying mind or gaining clarity..... none of that.

It is simply listening to all the thoughts that go on. They are not bad or wrong, they are not great and insightful, they are just thoughts that happen. You meditate to get to know what it is your mind is doing all day. Usually these thoughts go on in the background without us even noticing. Meditation is kind of like putting a spotlight on the mind for a set period of time, and just seeing what is going on up there.

You attention will of course wander off.... "boy, I hope I get laid tonight...." and you forget all about the fact that you are sitting in a room and have your hands on your knees. You "disapear". Keep bringing your attention back to reality. You are in a room. You are sitting there, and you are listening to your mind.

That really is it. So simple!

Eventually, it becomes your point of reference for the rest of your day.

Here is a link with some good articles on meditation for you:

Click HERE

TwistedMac · Aug 12, 2004, 19:29

LOL *someone* gave me bad rep points for my last post in this thread =P

comment: "think before posting"

it was a joke!

akaisha · Aug 12, 2004, 22:45

Thats a crummy reason to give someone bad rep points

TwistedMac · Aug 14, 2004, 07:31

LOL, wanna hear the punchline?

I just got another one for this thread.. this time without any comment

TwistedMac · Aug 14, 2004, 17:45

aaaaand another one ^^

this one was by *someone* -AHEM- with a low score so I only got a grey one there.

(with no comment on it.)

jovial_jon · Aug 14, 2004, 20:24

Hmm, maybe avoiding posting in this thread would be a good idea

*gets away from the thread before he gets a bad point*

phelonious · Feb 17, 2005, 03:35

i've been studying buddhism and meditation for a little while. the best thing to do is to start with something simple, like breathing meditation. search for a theravadin guide online, then you're set!

Hoyu · Feb 17, 2005, 10:41

Originally Posted by nathan_forst

Hello Everybody.

I am 18 and very interested in meditation. I have researched the subject but everything I have come across seems to be very vague. Could somebody please give me some advice and/or point me to a site that can provide me valuable knowledge.

Thank you very much!

You live in Canada eh? Check out the following website to find links to many different Buddhist meditation centers in your country.

http://www.buddhanet.net/amdir_na.htm

In Gassho,
Rev. Hoyu

Aug 11, 2004, 21:21	#1
nathan_forst 炉人 Join Date: Aug 11, 2004 Location: Chilliwack Age: 24 Posts: 20	Interested in meditation, please help. Hello Everybody. I am 18 and very interested in meditation. I have researched the subject but everything I have come across seems to be very vague. Could somebody please give me some advice and/or point me to a site that can provide me valuable knowledge. Thank you very much!

Aug 11, 2004, 21:25	#2
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	you wanna hover, huh? __________________ 夜露死苦! www.orz.eu I find affence at your post as I ware eyeglass and have lmited site. Sankyuu~! http://japan.orz.eu - A site for my trip to Japan.

Aug 12, 2004, 01:51	#3
Buntaro 運動不足 Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Westmorland, California, USA Posts: 802	Check out the Meditation Section of the Buddist Forum at eSangha: http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showforum=8 __________________ Tada yori, takai mono wa nai. "There is no such thing as a free lunch."

Aug 12, 2004, 02:29	#4
akaisha I like pegs..yea.. Join Date: Aug 4, 2004 Location: Lost Age: 20 Posts: 269	Originally Posted by TwistedMac you wanna hover, huh? That's levitation not meditation __________________

Aug 12, 2004, 11:13	#5
nathan_forst 炉人 Join Date: Aug 11, 2004 Location: Chilliwack Age: 24 Posts: 20	Originally Posted by TwistedMac you wanna hover, huh? erm...yeah...thats...it... Thank you for the link Buntaro!

Aug 12, 2004, 11:32	#6
Buntaro 運動不足 Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Westmorland, California, USA Posts: 802	Nathan, Don't touch my moustache!

Aug 12, 2004, 19:08	#7
SensualTokyo Giver of Wisdom Join Date: Aug 5, 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 19	Meditation in Action (click for link to amazon) by Chogyam Trungpa I have been meditating for about 15 years now, 50 mins a day and all I can say is, I can't imagine life without out. First, there are SOOOO many different forms of meditation. If I can add my 2 yen.... Pick a time that you can do it everyday at the same time. Sit in the same spot everytime. Sit legs crossed, hands on knees, eyes closed. That's it. THAT is meditation. It is not about attaining perfect focus on any given thought..... not about emptying mind or gaining clarity..... none of that. It is simply listening to all the thoughts that go on. They are not bad or wrong, they are not great and insightful, they are just thoughts that happen. You meditate to get to know what it is your mind is doing all day. Usually these thoughts go on in the background without us even noticing. Meditation is kind of like putting a spotlight on the mind for a set period of time, and just seeing what is going on up there. You attention will of course wander off.... "boy, I hope I get laid tonight...." and you forget all about the fact that you are sitting in a room and have your hands on your knees. You "disapear". Keep bringing your attention back to reality. You are in a room. You are sitting there, and you are listening to your mind. That really is it. So simple! Eventually, it becomes your point of reference for the rest of your day. Here is a link with some good articles on meditation for you: Click HERE

Aug 12, 2004, 19:29	#8
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	LOL someone gave me bad rep points for my last post in this thread =P comment: "think before posting" it was a joke!

Aug 12, 2004, 22:45	#9
akaisha I like pegs..yea.. Join Date: Aug 4, 2004 Location: Lost Age: 20 Posts: 269	Thats a crummy reason to give someone bad rep points

Aug 14, 2004, 07:31	#10
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	LOL, wanna hear the punchline? I just got another one for this thread.. this time without any comment

Aug 14, 2004, 17:45	#11
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	aaaaand another one ^^ this one was by someone -AHEM- with a low score so I only got a grey one there. (with no comment on it.)

Aug 14, 2004, 20:24	#12
jovial_jon Co-owner: Jovesca Records Join Date: Oct 4, 2003 Location: North West England Age: 24 Posts: 621	Hmm, maybe avoiding posting in this thread would be a good idea gets away from the thread before he gets a bad point

Feb 17, 2005, 03:35	#13
phelonious Regular Member Join Date: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 22	i've been studying buddhism and meditation for a little while. the best thing to do is to start with something simple, like breathing meditation. search for a theravadin guide online, then you're set!

Feb 17, 2005, 10:41	#14
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	Originally Posted by nathan_forst Hello Everybody. I am 18 and very interested in meditation. I have researched the subject but everything I have come across seems to be very vague. Could somebody please give me some advice and/or point me to a site that can provide me valuable knowledge. Thank you very much! You live in Canada eh? Check out the following website to find links to many different Buddhist meditation centers in your country. http://www.buddhanet.net/amdir_na.htm In Gassho, Rev. Hoyu

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