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Shakuhachi — 12 years ago — permalink
The kneeling chair would seem ideal. I have seen them and even sat in one but not to meditate. Maybe a backless chair or stool also. As simple as that sounds I don't think I have ever tried one.
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Shakuhachi — 12 years ago — permalink
This is one of the best treatments of all phases of meditation I haves seen but you have to search through all the highly technical stuff. it is written by a neuroscientist. Maybe look in the index.
I could not cut and past the link but if you search "elibrary Zen Brain Reflections pdf" you will find it.
I have a hard copy of the older edition "Zen and the Brain". It is a good resource.
I could not cut and past the link but if you search "elibrary Zen Brain Reflections pdf" you will find it.
I have a hard copy of the older edition "Zen and the Brain". It is a good resource.
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How do you sit?
Shakuhachi — 12 years ago — in Meditation Questions
Shakuhachi — 12 years ago — in Meditation Questions
Chair? or on the floor with Pillow? No pillow?
I have sat in a chair with pillow behind my back for years because I thought cross legged on the floor uncomfortable. The danger is getting sleepy. But lately I have bben trying sitting on a pillow on the floor with the legs loosely crossed. It is called Bermese position. Much easier than half lotus and lotus. I find it keeps me more alert and able to relax more deeply without falling asleep. I ordered a zafu cushion and am eager to try it.
I have sat in a chair with pillow behind my back for years because I thought cross legged on the floor uncomfortable. The danger is getting sleepy. But lately I have bben trying sitting on a pillow on the floor with the legs loosely crossed. It is called Bermese position. Much easier than half lotus and lotus. I find it keeps me more alert and able to relax more deeply without falling asleep. I ordered a zafu cushion and am eager to try it.
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Shakuhachi — 13 years ago — permalink
Meditation helps to get me beyond my routine consciousness. In the silence I sometimes touch "something else" where words have no place. Sacred ground.
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Shakuhachi — 13 years ago — permalink
Yes, mine was just off the top of my head. It occurs to me also that few meditations if any will be disturbing. Maybe something morel like like:
5 Great
4 Pretty good
3 About average
2 pretty distracted
1 Very distracted
5 Great
4 Pretty good
3 About average
2 pretty distracted
1 Very distracted
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Shakuhachi — 13 years ago — permalink
Something like:
10 WoW! Beyond anything i could have imagined
9 One of the best
8 Better than usual
7 Better
6 Good
5 Not bad, worth the effort
4 Marginally worth the effort, maybe not
3 Annoying, better not to have done it
2 Troubling
1 Disturbing
Why meditation would be troubling or disturbing I do not know. Mine are usually 5,6, ot 7. I
10 WoW! Beyond anything i could have imagined
9 One of the best
8 Better than usual
7 Better
6 Good
5 Not bad, worth the effort
4 Marginally worth the effort, maybe not
3 Annoying, better not to have done it
2 Troubling
1 Disturbing
Why meditation would be troubling or disturbing I do not know. Mine are usually 5,6, ot 7. I
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Shakuhachi — 13 years ago — permalink
I come to feel like a simple little child.
That is a good thing.
That is a good thing.
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Shakuhachi — 14 years ago — permalink
Either couch or easy chair but with pillows to provide more back support. As long as my back is straight and my legs are free so they don't get numb I am ready to go.
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Shakuhachi — 14 years ago — permalink
Frequent meditation helps me to feel more integrated, more whole, more centered. Without it I notice I can get to feel out of phase with myself, out of kilter. I think some people, need it more than others and I am one who needs it.
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Shakuhachi — 14 years ago — permalink
Closed, though sometimes I will briefly open them just a little.
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Shakuhachi — 14 years ago — permalink
Sometimes I am too sleepy or somthing on TV I would rather watch.
If I put meditation off to do somehting else I may or may not get back too it.
I have many possible distractions, pets & family.
Then if I have a very good meditation followed by not so good I get depressed and discouraged.
Sometimes I am just too impatient to sit there.
If I put meditation off to do somehting else I may or may not get back too it.
I have many possible distractions, pets & family.
Then if I have a very good meditation followed by not so good I get depressed and discouraged.
Sometimes I am just too impatient to sit there.