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GliderGuider

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6. I've used a broad range of meditation techniques.

Wed Dec 14, 2011, 11:54 AM

Dec 2011

I usually use do a form of vipassana, incorporating various still-mind self-inquiry techniques. The main forms of inquiry I like are Ramana Maharshi's question "Who am I?" and the teachings of A.H. Almaas regarding Personal Essence. These have brought me into direct contact with something that looks suspiciously like my own soul.

Sometimes I just do deep relaxation. That can sometimes drop me straight into the Void, with the reminder that all is One and Nothing at the same non-time.

I've done some of Osho's active meditations. They always leave me with with a combination of exhaustion and endorphins that open the door to absolute stillness afterwards.

Two of my favourite experiences have been long-term sensory deprivation meditations, lying down in a quiet dark room wearing a blindfold and earplugs. One was for 28 hours, the other for three days. I really got to watch my mind at play. During the first, shorter one I uncovered my disowned spirituality and developed my personal sacred cosmology.

So, yeah, meditation has changed me a lot...

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Meditation, anyone? [View all] tinrobot Dec 2011 OP

I try to meditate. I can't meditate for long, as I'm busy and I'm no expert meditator. However... Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #1

Try to do more non-verbal prompts. Don't do well with guided ones. freshwest Dec 2011 #2

Despite my ADHD, I can meditate Taverner Dec 2011 #3

I can relate... KRansome83 Mar 2013 #16

Zazen WheelWalker Dec 2011 #4

Yes I have a pretty regular meditation practice and the experience varies. Dover Dec 2011 #5

I've used a broad range of meditation techniques. GliderGuider Dec 2011 #6

For me, meditation is simply (but not easily) to keep bringing the attention back to Viva_Daddy Dec 2011 #7

Likewise for me. onestepforward Dec 2011 #8

I do the same grr8wine Oct 2012 #12

I got this message tonight from a teacher I respect. I like his simplicity and straightforwardness. GliderGuider Dec 2011 #9

Daily. Melissa G Dec 2011 #10

meditation mmkkpro Oct 2012 #11

meditation is... sanatanadharma Oct 2012 #13

I find it to be essential sandyshoes17 Jan 2013 #14

I also find meditation to be an essential daily practice. TM99 Jan 2013 #15

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i stopped drinking with meditation, 26 yr hard core alcoholic. 1handclapn May 2015 #18

I'd love to, but I can't ever get the inner monologue to shut the hell up.. truebrit71 Jun 2015 #19

yes! I practice jyoti meditation ellenrr Nov 2015 #20

At one time, LWolf Sep 2016 #21

I've been told I need to. forest444 Oct 2016 #22

I tend to become very self aware so it doesnt really work for me! david.byrne59 Feb 2017 #23

"Very self-aware"? Citrus Feb 2017 #24

reply dylb2 Feb 2017 #25

I meditate at night bravenak Feb 2017 #26

Meditation for all. LWolf Mar 2017 #27

I do but I'm a novice triron Dec 2017 #28