How to meditate like a Zen Master

9 Comments on “How do you learn to meditate?”

1. eissalc_13
   January 10th, 2007 at 3:45 am

   Simple. What do you like? Now take that and use it to your advantage. Meditation can be done in many ways. If you enjoy nature take a walk. If you enjoy surfing the internet do that. If you enjoy music, play your favorite songs. And while doing that let it envelope you and relax yourself.

2. chan-chan
   January 12th, 2007 at 6:34 pm

   relax your mind and then make a focus

3. Jim S
   January 14th, 2007 at 6:20 am

   Not really sure but I’ll think about it

4. Augusta B
   January 15th, 2007 at 2:22 pm

   Start by attending medidation classes. Hatha yoga should do.
   Basic stuff is the same in most Eastern religions.
   Crosslegged on the floor, back straight. Concentrate on breathing. It is important to have someone guide you on the first steps. This is to make sure you don’t get bad habits.

5. anastacia119
   January 15th, 2007 at 3:47 pm

   You could join a class or try this :

   First, sit comfortably, on a chair, or simply fold your legs in the lotus position. Now inhale, take a deep breadth in, count till 8 (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8)and relax. Exhale, breathe out, count till 12 (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12) and relax.

   Now take a short breadth, inhale, breathe in, count till 5 and relax. Exhale, breathe out, count till 10 and relax. Become aware of your breathing, take long and short breadths simultaneously. Repeat the process atleast 4 times.

   Become aware of all the sensations in your body, asking yourself are you experiencing any form of pain or discomfort? Observe the sounds around you. Observe your mind. Let all the thoughts flow, come and go, whatever may be bothering you, whatever maybe making you tense. Simply observe your mind, letting go….

   Finally, surrender all your worries on the almighty; the higher power/supreme being, whoever you have faith in. Ask God to take the ‘load’ of you, automically you will feel relaxed, rejuvenated and hopefully, open your eyes with a smile on your face.

6. Man with a mission John3:16
   January 17th, 2007 at 10:32 pm

   Whatever you do don’t empty your mind. I meditate on Jesus and what he’s don for me. believe me it really works

7. cultivate_compassion
   January 18th, 2007 at 5:17 am

   Get comfortable (lie down if you like). Breathe deeply and slowly. Watch your thoughts float by like clouds in the sky, or ducks passing on a pond. Seek the emptiness. Note any images or words that come to you out of the nothingness of your empty mind. Wake up refreshed and grateful to be alive.

8. Kelly K
   January 21st, 2007 at 12:37 pm

   It’s really not all that difficult. Not everyone has the same technique either. There is a good book on that subject called “The Meditation Year” by Jane Hope. She gives several techniques to meditation.

9. sunamwal
   January 21st, 2007 at 9:34 pm

   The methods vary in varying religions. Since your preference is not known, I refer you, with confidence, to a Parsi friend You may quote my name. With best wishes Sunamwal

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