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There are many ways to reach nirvana or enlightenment. Some Buddhists believe that it is possible for some people who, given the right causes and conditions, to become enlightened instantly. Even those who believe this is possible say it is very rare. More often, the path to enlightenment stretches over the course of many lifetimes. Practicing the Dharma (the path) helps to speed the process along, and it increases happiness in this lifetime. Some of the practices are meditation, analytical meditation, accumulating merit by reciting mantras, helping others and by other means, cultivating right views and generating compassion for all sentient beings. There are other practices and they all are aimed at training the mind to be able to understand in an authentic way that this life and the reality we perceive in everyday life is not the true nature of reality. Once we perceive the true nature of reality and cultivate compassion to the degree that we have loving kindness for all sentient beings equally, we will be enlightened. Yoga is a meditation practice which involves manipulating the mind and energies through assuming various poses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are some innacuracies in the answer above. Since 'I' am enlightened, let me explain: Enlightenment is not of the 'I' (or ego entity that we identify with). Rather it is from the 'I.' When this 'I' is seen as just another object in awareness, just like a pencil, a tree, your arm, or your thoughts -- then enlightenment has occured. At this stage identification with this ego or 'I' ceases, and one understands fully that what one really is, is the backdrop on or the awareness in which the 'I,' the thoughts, the arm, the pencil, and the tree appear. When this becomes known, all else becomes known as well. Therefore while all meditation and yoga is helpful as enabling practices and preparatory steps -- enlightenment occurs only as a result of an intense effort at self-inquiry, where the aspirant turns his own Self into an object of inquiry. Even then, the actual occurence is really causeless. That is, there is a jump! All other efforts just develop the fertile ground for the causeless to manifest.
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The answer above is inclined toward Buddhist perspective.. even that in an inaccurate way. What is Enlightenment... the answer cannot be put in words... the words are mere indicators or a metaphor... you have to experience it for yourself...In fact in the words of my teacher Dr. Maruti Sharma meditation is Spiritual Enlightenment and Yoga is Spiritual Enlightenment. He says if Spiritual Enlightenment is missing meditation is a simple mind bending exercise just like without Spiritual enlightenment yoga is just a physical exercise. I will put it how I experience it as 'Being free and happy beyond time and space'. This is my experience. You have to find your own experience.
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What is next after Pranayama practice?
After Pranayama practice it should be followed by meditation for 15 to 30 minutes for effective yoga practice. If meditation is practices after prnayama practice ,thenit is named as pranayama meditation.
How can you elevate on meditation yoga practice?
Your consciousness improves naturally after enough practice. Simple.
What practice contributed to American life by Eastern religions?
Yoga & Meditation
WHAT IS THE DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBER FOR MEDITATION?
The Dewey Decimal number for meditation is typically in the 200s, specifically around 291.4 to 296.6, depending on the specific focus or practice of meditation.
What is the difference between meditation and reiki?
* Meditation is part of yoga. Basically, yoga can be divided into two parts - physical practice (gymnastics) and mental practice (meditation). In modern world, yoga is often understood as gymnastics, which is wrong. Gymnastics is only a small part of yoga. The goal of yoga is to succeed in meditation. * Meditation can be practiced on its own or as a component of some other therapies, such as yoga, tai chi, and qi gong.
What can a person achieve during meditation?
Meditation allows a person to relax. However Buddhists believe the practice can elevate a person to ultimate enlightenment.
Are meditation and yoga the same thing?
The two words are sometimes used interchangeably. In terms of the meanings of the two words, the word "meditation" is wider than the word "yoga." It is possible to meditate about something merely by musing about it or thinking about it. It is also possible to restrict the word "meditation" to refer to a breathing (spiritual) practice such as zazen meditation. Since yoga is a disciplined method for uniting the mind, zazen meditation (as well as other kinds of breathing practices) are kinds of yoga. Therefore, the meanings of the words overlap, but "meditation" has a wider connotation.
Do Buddhas do yoga?
No. According to Hinduism, Yoga was brought to us by Krishna an Avatar of Vishnu. Yoga was first document by Patanjali. There is some debate as to when exactly Yoga is first mentioned, but it appears to me that it came after The Buddha. Many Yoga principals were probably around during the Buddha's time. Yoga and Buddhism are complimentary since the aim of both is stabilizing the mind; yoga doing this through the use of the body and the breath.
Definition of yoga by different person?
Yoga is a series of physical exercises to help prepare you for meditation. Meditation is the ultimate goal of yoga.
What is Russell simmons religion?
He does not define himself by any "religion", but uses yoga and other calming techniques to practice meditation.
Form of yoga in which meditation is used?
The form of yoga that uses meditation is known as Dhyana yoga. There are many forms, it can be called Raja yoga or king of yoga. It can be call the Patanjali yoga which takes you to samadhi. Therefore the names are plenty, but we should not get worried about the name. We should understand what that form of yoga, of meditation is - it is silence. It is being able to switch off, it is being able to become the witness, the observer. That meditation which gives you Dhyana or concentration gives you consciousness, you become conscious that you are the Divine Soul. You are not the body, you observe the mind as it wanders. This is Dhyana yoga or the yoga of silent meditation.
What are the release dates for Om Yoga and Meditation Workshop - 2005?
Om Yoga and Meditation Workshop - 2005 was released on: USA: 2005
