Meditation

Meditation is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a mode

of consciousness.
The term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices that includes
techniques designed to promote relaxation,
Meditation often involves an internal effort to self-regulate the mind
Meditation is often used to clear the mind

meditation is derived from the Latin meditatio, meaning "to think, The Tibetan
word for meditation "Gom" means "to become familiar and has the strong
implication of training the mind. According to Buddhism this is the most
important thing we can do, and Buddhism teaches that it is the only real
antidote to our own personal sorrows. When our mind is peaceful we are free
and we experience true happiness.

Some of the earliest written records of meditation (Dhyana), come from the
Hindu traditions of Vedantism .With the growth of Japanese Buddhism from the
8th century , meditative practices were developed in japan. By the 18th
century, the study of Buddhism was a topic for intellectuals. New schools of
yoga developed india from the 1890s

Buddhist meditation refers practices associated with the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.
The Buddha is said to have identified two minds: "serenity" or samatha which steadies the
mind and vipassana wich enables one to see.

Atman: is a Sanskrit word that means soul, tman is the first principle, the true self of an
individual beyond identification, the essence of an individual. the universal self, identical with
the eternal core of the personality. It is often referred to as 'spirit'.

Dharma: it refers to the power which upholds the universe and society. dharma as the natural
universal laws whose observance enables humans , and to save himself from degradation.
Dharma is the "law of being" without which things cannot exist.

The om ; is a Hindu sacred sound that is considered the greatest of all mantras.
Thus Om envolve the essence of the entire universe. OM is a matrix of all
sounds. It refers to Atman and Brahman .The om is often found at the
beginning and the end in the Vedas
Japa mala : is a string of prayer beads. is how to keep track of the number of
repetitions of a mantra. At the end of this mala you can have a series of
filaments, which represent the wisdom of all the Buddhas, the correct way to
use a mala is with the right hand, Japa means "repetition" and mala means
"circle".

Once you are able to hold the state of no thought, You become able to enter
meditations easily . Meditation centres the mind and energies, With time and
dedication, meditation changes the way your brain processes , The traditional
Empty Mind method

Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan
Mahayana tradition. Were located in India. Tushita aims to provide a friendly
and conducive environment for people of all nationalities and backgrounds to
learn about the teaching of the Buddha

Chakra: There are seven main chakras, To visualize a chakra in the body,
imagine a Prana, is vital life force. your chakras can both be too closed or too
opened. Each chakra has a specific location and several unique attributes.

A koan is a riddle that man's intellect can not solve, because it is not able to
perform two states as one at the same time. This deep understanding is the
moment of enlightenment.example: Who You mean when you say "I"? , When a
tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it, does it produce a sound?

Asceta : philosophical and religious doctrine that seeks to purify the spirit
through denial or withdrawal material pleasures. aware of suffering, to
completely get rid of this, in the realization of nirvana, The sadhu tradition is to
give up all ties that bind them to earthly things in the search for values of life.

Mudra; a mudra is a gesture usually made with hands. los mudras se emplean
en la meditacin budista y en el yoga hinduista. Each area of the hand
corresponds to a certain area of the body, as well as various emotions and
behaviors

Nirvana: nirvana is the state of liberation both suffering (dukkha) and the cycle
of rebirths, The word comes from a verb meaning cool or off, as the end of a
candle. union with the absolute one (Brahman).
Some studies have led to suggestions that Sahaja meditation involves
'switching off' irrelevant brain networks for the maintenance of focused
internalized attention

Buddha, was a sage whose teachings Buddhism was founded

Is the central figure of Buddhism and their stories, speeches and monastic rules
are Buddhist beliefs that, after his death, were summarized and memorized by
his followers.

Generally, the purpose of breathing meditation is to calm the mind and develop
inner peace. We breathe naturally, preferably through the nostrils, . This
sensation is our object of meditation. We should try to concentrate on it to the
exclusion of everything else.

Find a quiet place where you can meditate.. start meditating in the correct
position and start meditating closing his eyes.

Beneficts: Mindfulness practices decreases depression, Meditation practices

help regulate mood and anxiety disorders and Meditation helps reduce
symptoms of panic disorder, Meditation helps reduce alcohol and substance
abuse