Archive for January, 2009

Buddhist Blogs

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

goodlife zen brings you regular articles on themes relating to spirituality. the emphasis is on how apply meditation techniques in daily life to create joy and ease. whether you practice meditation or just have a general interest in …

I want to learn meditation to further my concentration on daily work like study, which school should I go for?

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

gogo asked: I have meditation checked in wikipedia, there are just too many branches, can somebody just give me simple advice? I’m stressing more on concentrate on breathing.DIANNA

How can I find a meditation class in Pinellas county Florida?

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

jovrasich asked: I live in St.Petersburg, Florida. If I could find a meditation class I would be so happy. And I would be really happy if I could find one on Saturday’s between 1:30-3:30 pm.
This is my only free time. I’m a single mom.LINDSAY

What’s the difference between “meditation” and “concentration”?

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

heartscared asked: Every time I ask someone to explain meditation to me, their answer ends up sounding like the definition of “concentration”, except you close your eyes.DORIS

How was Tibetan Meditation introduced to the United States?

Friday, January 9th, 2009

quirkyq asked: I’m putting together a presentation on Tibetan Meditation and have no information on how it was first introduced to America. I have tidbits like: “there was a movement in the 1970’s” or “such and such was the first Theravada monastery in the United States.” What I need is a link to [...]

How much time is needed to achieve meditation?

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

unknown1 u asked: i know meditation is very good, but i want to know How much time is needed to achieve meditation?
Thanks.PATRICE

What is the most effective form of meditation for you?

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

CJ asked: There’s lots of different kinds of meditation, and I’m not sure which one would benefit me the most, and that I’d most likely be able to do.LOREN

What is the correct standing posture for yoga/meditation?

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

The Lady Amalthea asked: I am trying to get my standing posture correct for yogs/meditation. How do you stand to get the proud holding of lifting your adbomen over your pelvis? Do I tuck my butt in and pell my navel to my spine? Or, is it more analogous to how a [...]

I want to learn relaxation and meditation, where can I start?

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Butterfly asked: I need basics, are there any good books to help to learn how to relax and or meditate?
I want to learn.
I need to obviously start out with basics.
Is there anything you can tell me? do you practice relaxation/meditation?
I have practiced guided imagery. I like that.
I appreciate your answers in advance Thanks:)ADRIAN

Do you know that the Meditation can bring the peace to the world?

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Samarth P asked: Meditation is the mind training, train the mind to stop from wandering, train the mind to still, keep the mind prolong the stillness. The mind will meet the real happiness from that stillness and enjoy - enjoy - that inside happiness. The reality will be realized that the true happiness is the [...]