Meditation can be achieved through simple visualization techniques. By focusing on a soothing image, like the sun, and relocating it to your abdomen, you can calm your mind. It's important to maintain a gentle approach, letting thoughts pass by without forcing concentration. This method promotes relaxation and enhances your meditation practice.
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-Meditation techniques -Visualization in meditation -Relaxation methods -Mindfulness practices
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How to Meditate?
Luang Phaw: Very good. No sand, no sea, but only the sun, not
Monica
shining too strong. How come you told me that
meditation was impossible for you?
: I can. I can picture that!
Luang Phaw: This is the very basis of meditation. This time, please
Monica
ignore the beach and the sea, and visualize only the
soothing sun. Then, let's relocate it from the sky to
your abdomen. Don't do it too seriously.
: And since the sun is really warm I will feel it as well?
Oh, there are some birds.
Luang Phaw: Don't worry about the birds. Let them pass by
Monica
naturally. Simply imagine yourself on the sandy beach
where you can see the sunrise, then forget everything
except the sun. When your mind is focused and
relaxed, relocate the sun into your abdomen.
: Now it's moving bit by bit, to my tummy.
Luang Phaw: Very good. You can do it. But don't stare or force
yourself to see the image. Just picture it softly in
your mind.
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