Transcendental Meditation

A guided meditation script is basically a simple concept. Sometimes people find that during meditation they have trouble staying awake or focusing their mind on relaxation. They can't seem to stop their minds from wandering. When people listen to someone reading a guided meditation script, they are more likely to remain focused when they meditate. In ancient times, people would chant when meditating. Today, people use a guided meditation script. These two are different but they are based on the…

through meditation in the classrooms. She argues that while meditation may help and benefit a child mentally and emotionally, she is worried that these children will shape into what she calls it, “corporation humanoids”. Although Strauss explains why meditation is becoming a popular practice within businesses and schools and uses evidence to back up these claims, at the same time she is worried whether meditation will shape children in the right or wrong way. By assuming that teaching meditation…

Types of Mindfulness Techniques Used There are several different types of mindfulness techniques taught in mindfulness training programs (e.g. meditation, attention awareness exercises, breathing exercises, and body scanning), (Shonin, Van Gordon, & Griffiths, 2014). In the last decade, business settings have developed mindfulness programs to boost productivity, decrease stress, and improve overall well-being of their employees (Chen, 2015). The cultivation of mindfulness has roots in Buddhism,…

The results for the meditation effect were positive. According to The Journal of Educational Research Volume 107, 2014-Issue 3, students had higher reading scores when they showed more effort and perseverance in learning and when they felt a sense of belonging at school. As a result of real world applications, there are many of advantages for Booker T. Washington Academy students. Solution B Another way to decrease the percentage of in-school and out of school suspension to 0% at Booker T.…

As I began my field research exploration of Buddhism, I knew that I had some preconceived notions and expectations because of my own experiences at Buddhist institutions. Through my personal meditations at the Land of the Medicine Buddha from 2014- present, I have begun to learn how to practice silencing my mind in order to be more present and mindful of my current state. I have begun to live more morally and compassionately through my own desire to live a well conducted and disciplined life.…

The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on the Working Memory in College Students Previous research studies have exhibited evidence towards the relationship between meditation and improved academic scores (Foris, 2005). With meditation becoming a widely popular topic, especially for its benefits in the reduction of stress and anxiety, it is questioned whether the use of proper mindfulness meditation has positive effects on the working memory and if so, do those effects differentiate between males…

Throughout life, I have always heard the phrase, “Be mindful,” but only understood it as something to do before you speak, so when seeing the podcast’s title “ Mindfulness, Suffering, and Engaged Buddhism”, I wanted to know how mindfulness would be described. Not to mention, I had just finished an essay on dharma in my history class where I had to compare and contrast Buddha’s interpretation of dharma versus King Ashoka’s. When I saw that Thich Nhat Hanh was a follower and teacher, I wanted to…

Once a day, or more if you wish. Some people meditate in the morning before breakfast and have another session just before they sleep. Meditation may seem like a chore at first, but learn to enjoy it and look forward to it every day. See it as an opportunity, rather than an item on your to-do list, to spend some intimate moments with yourself. Cultivate meditation as a habit that you’d do naturally every day, like brushing of your teeth. HOW LONG DO I NEED TO MEDITATE EACH TIME? Aim for at least…

people could stay and chat while drinking tea. Over tea, I briefly interviewed a girl named Laura (she was not comfortable disclosing her last name) that was sitting next to me during the service. I first asked her why she came to these Buddhist meditation services, to which she responded that she had been coming for a few years now, she felt it was a way to disconnect with the rest of the world and relax. I then asked her how she found out about this temple that was located in Chapel Hill. She…

regression can be extremely beneficial, even when nothing else has worked for a particular problem. You can experience a productive and successful past life regression by following these tips. 1) Meditate: Learn and practice meditation before attempting regression. Meditation is a simple process of relaxing your body and mind, letting go of stress, and focusing your attention. 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference in your life and will allow you to perceive more during a regression. For…