How to meditate like a Zen Master

Tips and techniques for meditation

Entries for April, 2007

Why is Christianity constantly stealing concepts and tools from other lifestyles and/or religions?

Espresso Kid asked: Lately they have stolen the concept of meditation and turned it into something, which meditation never was. Why do christianity turn perfectly good concepts and tools into crap, and on top say, that “they always have had it and it is nothing new to christianity”? Don

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What’s the difference between mindfulness meditation and Zen koan and shikantaza meditation?

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meditation? religion? im confused?

Mark P asked: meditation really worked for me, but as i found out more about it it seemed to lead me into buddhism, mantra, hinduism, zen… all these stuff.
now i just want to meditate, for my own health and mind. Kinda like a psychological boost you know? i even found meditations and techniques on how [...]

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Question to Zen Buddhists. Have read books from the Theravadan Tradition. Question: What are some good authors

Ian asked: ‘and’ books from Zen Tradition-books especially on the application of The Path of Purification /Zen Meditation?
What are some Zen Buddhist websites to learn from?
Thank You in advance. Unable to attend a temple or meditation center-only able to learn alone from books and websites to practice. Thank You for your friendship and helpful answers [...]

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How should I meditate about god?

Charles M asked: I am a christian.I was questioning god, until i had a conversation with one of my friends who happens to be a muslim. He said i should try and meditate once a day. When should i meditate, how should i mediate, why should i meditate, and has anyone had any positive experiences [...]

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What is the difference between zazen and normal meditation?

wakeup_mike asked: Zazen by from what ive read is about getting in touch with reality, to find out who you are simply by doing zazen. But many simple forms of meditation are done simularly, you sit down and maybe focus on your breath for x amount of time daily.
So can a normal meditator get the [...]

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what is the best meditation cd?

Badbuddhist asked: I’m currently using Holosync and Insight and Dr. Jeffrey Thompson cds. Has anyone found better/deeper products for deep meditation?
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Question about prayer….?

Kiki-la asked: Would you agree that those who pray, believe they are speaking to god to resolve an issue, but they come up with an answer through their subconcious and believe it is god speaking to them giving them an answer?
I think that prayer is more of a reflection tool, like meditation.
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Yoga Practice for Meditation, Yoga meditation, Music Cds/DVDs/VCDs…from online?

sp-sa asked: I need the Original Yoga Meditation CD…..help me to find the right one.
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What do you think of Unity Churches?

Will asked: 5 Basic Unity Principles
From the Children’s Poster:
1. God is all good and active in everything, everywhere.
2. I am naturally good because God’s Divinity is in me and in everyone.
3. I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe.
4. Through affirmative prayer and meditation, I connect with [...]

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