Vash01
05-18-2011, 07:34 AM
Meditation is a very broad term that covers many different practices, philosophies, disciplines, and sometimes faiths (though most of the ones I know of are not religious).
Do you practice meditation and what kind (or did in the past)? How long have you been doing it?
Here is a short list of the ones I am familiar with (some more closely than others):
Zen (Sato and Rinzai traditions)
Yoga (not the exercises/postures)
Vipassana
Tibetan
Transcendental
Sufi (I think this may be religious but I am not sure)
That's all I can think of right now. I am sure there are many more meditation techniques. They all seem to bring about positive changes, mentally and physiologically. Some research has been done, but I think this field has not been explored a whole lot.
Please note: Relaxation techniques are not really meditation techniques though after meditation one can feel peaceful and relaxed at times.
I am also curious to find out what meditation means to different people. I am sure there are many definitions and ideas about it.
Do you practice meditation and what kind (or did in the past)? How long have you been doing it?
Here is a short list of the ones I am familiar with (some more closely than others):
Zen (Sato and Rinzai traditions)
Yoga (not the exercises/postures)
Vipassana
Tibetan
Transcendental
Sufi (I think this may be religious but I am not sure)
That's all I can think of right now. I am sure there are many more meditation techniques. They all seem to bring about positive changes, mentally and physiologically. Some research has been done, but I think this field has not been explored a whole lot.
Please note: Relaxation techniques are not really meditation techniques though after meditation one can feel peaceful and relaxed at times.
I am also curious to find out what meditation means to different people. I am sure there are many definitions and ideas about it.