5-Minute Meditation Technique

As discussed in our post on Nirvana Day, meditation often plays a key role in the observances of this holiday. Buddhists believe that meditation is very important for physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. It is a way to clear the mind and encourage positive thinking, while also eliminating negative energy.

You can learn the following simple meditation technique in five minutes. And just five minutes practice daily will yield positive results. Meditation is the first step toward understanding how we direct our internal experience and to understanding our unconscious habits.

To begin, find a quiet area where you can concentrate. First, get into a comfortable sitting position—in a chair or cross-legged on the floor. Sit upright. If you are sitting in a chair, your feet should be flat on the floor and your back should not be resting against the back of the chair. Rest your arms, with palms turned upward, at the joint between your thighs and torso.

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Relax with a Fire Meditation

Fire is the element of change; it is linked to courage and transformation, passion and desire. It represents success, health, and strength. Fire destroys, but is also necessary for rebirth and regeneration. Its flames may burn fast and furious, or it may smolder until just the right moment. Fire is swift and unpredictable, and holds a deep primal fascination for many of us. If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized, staring—long into the night—at a campfire or a crackling fire in a fireplace, you have a pretty good idea what a fire meditation is all about. [Read more...]

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