Meditation

position in Meditations on First Philosophy by starting with pushing aside all that we know and learned as it was based on the empiricist thinking, that our beliefs are to be based on our sense experience, which is the perceived foundation of how everyone thinks. This way of thinking, according to Descartes, should be abandon as it is a defective way to do so when learning. Even thinking by numbers and figures are not a good foundation when gaining knowledge in Descartes’ Meditations, so he…

Meditation is a state of mind with telltale signs; one specifically is the absence of intruding thoughts and a focus on the now. It is a process in which the journey is more important than the destination. The practice of repeatedly practicing the skill and growing will power to focus is essential. This concept emphasizes that everything will pass, so it is imperative to posses the ability to let go of clinging. It teaches that being okay and enjoying what is now is essential. Meditation…

In the middle of this semester, each of us is asked to choose a type of meditation from the book The Miracle of Mindfulness and practice that specific meditation we chose for around two weeks. Being mindfulness means one should be completely aware of what he or she is doing. The book uses the example of washing dishes to illustrate mindfulness. When you are washing dishes, you should be aware of you are washing dishes. If instead, you are thinking about drinking a cup of hot coffee after finish…

dress code ranged from jeans and a plan bottom down to yoga pants and a t-shirt. No one wore shoe and some wore socks because during mediation wearing shoes was not culturally correct. The meditation leader worn robes like a monk/ nun would were also with no shoe or socks. The service ended with the meditation leader was talking about mission trip the were offering and asking for donation, which I understand why they asked for donation but it really killed the chill vibe of the service before…

Buddhism, but this particular temple focused on Zen. Zen Buddhism focuses on the meditation aspects. They strive to be at upmost peace with themselves and others. This type of Buddhism has grown from Mahayana Buddhism where the monks work to refine all the rituals of Buddhism. Part of meditation in Zen Buddhism is the enlightenment process which is called Satori. The Great Heartland Temple did not practice meditation for the aspect of enlightenment; they meditated to be peaceful with…

Learning about numerous methods of prayer and spirituality such as praying, encountering God, having images of God, meditation, journaling, showing gratitude, mindfulness, and studying scripture has influenced a more open attitude and positive approach on my own life. It has allowed me to grow steadily in getting to know my spiritual self and how to get closer to God. This…

activities such as mandala, guru yoga, thanka, panchamrita, yantra yoga and ganacakra. Worship in Buddhism involves a commitment to piece the triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). In pursuit of one’s spiritual aspiration in Buddhism, the concept of meditation comes with respecting Buddha, learning the Dharma and following the advice…

They believe meditation as a type of conditioning for one's mind and spiritual selves, and that by achieving these states of meditation they bring their thoughts and feelings under control. Only when this is achieved is it possible for them to achieve awareness which can lead towards enlightenment. Buddhists often meditate…

was centered around yoga and meditation, offering multiple classes and workshops through sessions throughout the day. I met many fellow yogis, some old friends and some new. The festival was made with the purpose of being kind of like a positive energy music festival. The “stages” were in nature on a pavilion, rooftop deck, garden, pond, hiking path, etc. The “acts” were wellness experiences like yoga, dance, stand up paddle-boarding, inspirational speakers, meditation, chef demonstrations,…

turn off the ability for outside stressors to reach you. Note: Cameras count as technology. Instead of taking a thousand pictures, actually experience the moment. 6. Meditation and Yoga You might find that a lot of anxiety comes from overthinking. One major impediment from relaxing during my downtime are my own thoughts. Meditation works to relax your mind and help you be in the present. Start or end your day with deep breathing techniques and some…