How to meditate like a Zen Master

Tips and techniques for meditation

Entries for March, 2007

How can I meditate more peacefully?

Peter M asked: I am a very senstiive person (I’m a Cancer) and am having a bit of trouble being at peace while I meditate. The issue is one of vibration. I live in an apartment complex and when people close doors or cabinets (below me or next to me) — a vibration [...]

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Christians and Zen Buddhists?

peacedevi asked: Do you think that Christians can also be Zen Buddhists?
As I understand it, most Zen Buddhists do not worship Buddha as a god. The practice of Buddhist meditation is exactly like some of the most spiritual Christians’ description of prayer without words. Breath prayer has been an ancient practice for Christians. [...]

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De-Stress for Womans Sake?

mrssainsarg asked: I need to find a way to de-stress. I have not had a period for 2 months and have taken a pregnancy test which was negative, also my husband is fixed. Reason #2 in every explanation is stress which I can admit to having alot of, being taken off work due [...]

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Zen??????????????????????

dfjgnrjg asked: I have not been a good person for a long time and I would like to change. Anyone know of a good place to learn about being zen so I can have some knowledge if I want to go to one of those meditation places or whatever their called.
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meditation is self hypnotism - how to better deal with STRESS?

mohan k asked: some thoughts, dispute them plz..
I hear many advises which say meditation relieves stress. I feel this is false because meditation just numbs your stress by ignorance. You train your mid to ignore whats happening in your surrounding. I fear this might be harmful to you in the long run because you might [...]

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How do you meditate (and not just sitting and focusing on your breath)?

lotusmoon01 asked: There are many different ways to meditate, but how do you meditate? Has it worked for you? What sort of experiences have you had in meditation? Do you tie in religion to your meditation or keep it a purely spiritual experience?
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Control stress?

jag asked: How can a person reduce stress through meditation or through any other simple way.
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What kind of meditation retreat, and how long should it be, to de-stress from an extremely intense job?

mlw11743 asked: I have meditated before but I need more depth over a sustained period of time.
I’m seeing a psychologist for stress and resulting depression, and he is very supportive of a meditation retreat. He recommends 3-5 days, not the 10 day vipasanna type right now.
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Lord Buddha stressed on meditation , what about Lord Jesus?

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How to Meditate? I am not satisfied with the answers. Simple position, mental position, what to think and how

emce asked: I want to know, when to meditate, how to sit(Postures), how to think, what to think. When I sit down to meditate, I am totally confused as to what to think, where to concentrate and how to concentrate and concentrate on what? I am totally ignorant. Need answers.
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