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The power of meditation

kymberlycourt
kymberlycourt
My Buddha master last night was teaching on the power of thoughtful thinking. The class was amazing and I learned so much about the power of the mind and how all human beings have the capacity to control their thought patterns at will. It is true that too much time is spent on the negative energies that tend to occupy our thoughts and therefor control our actions. I came away feeling empowered . Opening up my mind to new possibilities about spiritualism has been very good for me. I have studied comparative religions before, I have just never put what I know to practice. I will always classify myself as a Christian due to my strong faith in God. I do believe, however, that the concepts of Buddhism fit in very well with many of the Christian values. Has anyone else found this to be true?

Kymberly
barbarame
barbarame
Yes. To meditate is to ask the question, and in the silence to find the answer
kymberlycourt
kymberlycourt
Your response was beautiful. Thank you.
Kym
Jeff-Bolen
Jeff-Bolen
Are there any good references or websites that give instructions as to how to meditate ? I would like to try but really don't know how.
johnGP
johnGP
Yes. I was raised as a Christian, but for the past 15 years I have been a student of Buddhist philosophy and beliefs.

I have to say that it has been a very spiritually awakening personal journey. It has not been so much of a "religious" experience, as it has been a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness and meditation is one of the "tools" for achieving that.

A Buddhist monk once told me that "Buddhism is not the answer it is the question." Which I think is the perfect description.

John
Community LeaderShrn
Shrn
For me, my peace finds it's place in prayer. Letting go and let God is more truth than clich when put into practice. I also let my mind travel to places that bring a calmness to me, breathing slowly and relaxing beginning at my feet and calmly moving up my legs to release the tensions inside, but my faith can't be shared with multiple sources of origin. Techniques can always be modified, however, to the personal beliefs one feels in their heart. Our higher power speaks in the best way for us to benefit. Sharon
cleodoggie
cleodoggie
I meditated before going to sleep everynight for a number of years. It gave me a chance to clear my mind of everything that bothered me. It's a great help if you have trouble sleeping. I never needed a book to tell me how just relax your body and clear your mind. I don't often mediate anymore but on ocassion I do.
Jeff-Bolen
Jeff-Bolen
My wife was a nurse for 30 years, but also was a certified hypnotherapist. Although I never let her hypnotize me, (i'm not sure she could have), i still have all her music and stuff. I should break that out, it is very relaxing. My problem is that I have tinnitus and when it gets quiet, all I hear is ringing in my ears. I generally go to bed with music on just to mask it. The quieter it is the more profound the ringing.
Silee
Silee
Before my husband died I would start my day with meditation. I fond it difficult to meditate after he passed away. Today for the first time I meditated. It worked wonders. I am, like all of you, I am sure, trying to piece my self together.
In silence you really find answers. For me having a spiritual experience really helps in the grieving process.
Christine
dschwartz
dschwartz
Absolutely! I have studied most theologies and religions over the years to find my own unique "truth" and integrate into my life. I take from all what speaks to me and let the rest go. One of the biggest teaching lessons from Buddha was that life is about "suffering" . . no one escapes it and "acceptance" is key.

You're on the right path . . keep searching for your own unique truths.

Dayna
marijapomagaj
marijapomagaj
There's bits of truth in all religions ... but only Jesus Christ DIED for me/us. (Works for me ... happy St Nick Feastday Dec 6th :)

http://www.findtheperfectgift.org/


Trying hard to find some peace...
deauxgirl
deauxgirl
There are meditation videos on YouTube. I seem to do better at it, when I use a video, and they guide you through it. When I try it, just with quiet, my mind just doesn't want to turn off.

Paula
mrsEmm2
mrsEmm2
I think any practice that brings you closer to the Lord is a good one.
deleted_user
deleted_user
John, your words once again have touched, moved and consoled me.

Jeff, I suffer with tinnitus as well. You are so right about the silence that brings on the "noise!" My escape is a fan that makes background noises to hide the bells, whistles, ships pulling into the dock and dishes clanking and breaking [only someone who has tinnitus knows exactly what I'm talking about!]

Buddhism is filling and awakening my soul and spirit.

Roz
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for the smile...my tinnitus smile that is. I've had it for twenty five years plus, so long that I never think about it until I think about it. My left ear has a constant ring plus a field of crickets plus bells ringing. My right ear has the constant ring, waves crashing on shore and more crickets. Having said that...I'm going to forget about it so I don't hear it. I'm fortunate to be able to ignore it but when I do think about it ...it is extremely loud. I have hearing aids but hate to wear them.
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