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Question for January 18, 2015: Where to Sit
Medivate — 12 years ago — in Question of the Week
Medivate — 12 years ago — in Question of the Week
Do you have a specific space in your home set aside for meditation? Are there any key objects or traits of such an area?
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fredclaymeyer — 12 years ago — permalinkI can't recommend highly enough setting up a shrine room, even a tiny one, in a clean, quiet room. If you've got the space, give it a try!▲
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Lullabyehaze — 12 years ago — permalinkWe have a small fenced patio with a bit of garden space. I created a small platform using a wooden pallet that I sanded a bit and spray-painted. This is a lovely meditation space-- it is fairly quiet, peaceful, and often sunny. But since I tend to meditate in the mornings, right now it's a bit cold to be outside. I usually set up my zafu and zabuton in an area of the living room and then put away the pillows again when I'm finished. Now that you mention it, I may try to think of a different place to set up-- maybe facing a wall or window. My current space is just kind of in the middle of things. I would love to have a little nook where I could keep my cushions set up, maybe add some candles or incense. One day!
For me, the real key is having a place that is quiet, if possible. Everything else is optional...and even the quiet is negotiable!