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Buddhists' method of meditation is called "anapan sati dhyan".In this method of dhyan,incoming and outgoing of breath is watched.Inhalation and exhalation are watched.In otherwords, they witness the incoming and outgoing breath. Normally,our breath is shallow,but the moment you watch the breath, it becomes longer and deeper.Simply by waching,all the involuntary functions of the body become subject to qualitative change in their movements.Watching affects even the circulatory system of the body.
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∙ 14y agoIn the first place, the Buddha died many years ago. However, before he became enlightened, one of the techniques he practiced was Vipassana. It involves watching the breath. You simply sit comfortably, perhaps with legs crossed, back straight, and you watch as the breath comes into your belly and leaves your belly. No alteration of the breathing is needed. Eyes closed or half-open. If your awareness leaves your breath (as it almost certainly will!), simply notice, "ah, I am not watching my breath," and bring your attention back to your breath. Begin with five or ten minutes a day, in the morning or around sunset. Increase the time as you feel stronger.
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∙ 14y agoThere are many Buddhist techniques, but one is called Vipassana. It involves watching the breath. You simply sit comfortably, perhaps with legs crossed, back straight, and you watch as the breath comes into your belly and leaves your belly. No alteration of the breathing is needed. Eyes closed or half-open. If your awareness leaves your breath (as it almost certainly will!), simply notice, "ah, I am not watching my breath," and bring your attention back to your breath.
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∙ 13y agoThe meditation styles of various Buddhist sects vary greatly. It can be done standing, sitting or walking. Some like the Zen schools empty their mind to meditate on voidness, others like some Tibetan Buddhists imagine the Buddha sitting before them and concentrate on him.
In general meditation involves:
- becoming still internally - putting aside the clutter of your daily life
- being away from distractions such as noise, cold, hunger or external activity
- sitting standing or walking in gentle manner that does not need constant adjustment
- potentially listening to a simple harmonious sound (singing bowl), chanting a mantra or looking at a mandala to focus your mind
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How do Buddhists see or understand Siddhartha?
I'm Bhuddist, no not just people see Bhudda...who is Siddhartha, it's believed that only holy monks and people that meditate can communicate with Bhudda, but only by meditating or dreams. Well that was what I was taught anyway :)
Why did Ascetic Siddhartha choose to meditate under the Bodhi Tree?
the Bodhi Tree was just a normal tree before Siddhartha meditated under it so he just randomly picked any tree,maybe with leaves that shades underneath from the sun so he wouldn't be disturbed by heat. People named it because it was near siddhartha when he was enlightened.
What happen at the end of the book Siddhartha?
After his son leaves, Siddhartha meditates by the river and realizes that life is inevitable. He and Vasudeva meditate by the river, listening to the sound of the "Om" and Siddhartha no longer doubts his life or second guesses himself. He is at a state of Peace, and his enlightenment shows. Therefore, Vasudeva leaves Siddartha as the new ferryman. Word is out that a wise man lives on the river, and Govinda seeks out for his advice. Siddhartha tells him that enlightenment cannot be taught, it has to be acheived through your Self. Knowledge can passed along, but you must earn your own wisdom. He tells him that the word is complete, and you have to learn to accept it as it is. Govinda then kisses Siddhartha on the forehead, and through that, he too reaches enlightenment
What is the creator of the Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism. Interestingly enough, you could say it was because he was determined to stay against a tree and meditate - and not arising until he reached Enlightenment. It took about 49 days, but after that, he claims to have reached Enlightenment.
How did the religion Buddhism originate?
an Indian prince named siddhartha guatama did not love his religion. He used to sit under a tree and meditate, soon many people joined him and they listned to his ideas and thoughts, he became known as the enlightened one
Sentence with meditate?
I choose to meditate in this moment.
Where do buddihists meditate?
some meditate in monestrys some in a zendo or a place where they peacefully and seriously do meditation and some meditate in any place they want even in their home so you need not go anywhere to meditate you can meditate wherever you are however you are.
Why can't gotama teach siddhartha how has siddhartha's goal changed?
Siddhartha and Gotama is the same person.
Can you use meditate in a sentence?
He would always meditate before dinner.
Who does Siddhartha meet in Chapter one of Siddhartha?
Govinda
Is Siddhartha Gautama single?
No, Siddhartha Gautama is not single.
How would you use the word meditate in a sentence?
To meditate is to consider or think over carefully, or generally spend time in quiet thinking. The related verb to contemplate has a connotation of thought on a subject or subjects.Example sentences:Catholics meditate on the mysteries when praying the rosary.Do you meditate during yoga?I need to sit down and meditate on my life's goals.Taking time to meditate can be helpful and relaxing.I meditate about God and life.(The noun form is meditation.)
