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 A Brief History of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
Many people are aware of Buddhism and meditation, but they are not aware of the many different varieties of Buddhist and meditation practices. Tibetan Buddhist meditation is one of the more well known practices of both Buddhism and meditation.
Tibetan Buddhist meditation is focused on enlightenment. Enlightenment is about discovering an inner peace and having a deep understanding or wisdom about life as a whole. You become one with everything around you and have a deep understanding of yourself as being an object among everything else in the world. Those who find enlightenment find peace in their minds and soul and no longer suffer from the pains of stress or worry. Enlightenment is achieved through virtue, wisdom, and meditation. Tibetan Buddhist meditation is a way to become closer to all the things on earth. Buddha is believed to have achieved enlightenment while meditating under a Bodhi tree.
The fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhist meditation are derived from both yoga and Buddhist principals. The main focus of Tibetan Buddhist meditation is based on tantric principals. One principal of tantric Buddhism is to turn harmful human desires into peaceful, good desires; for instant, turning anger and jealously into compassion. Tantric Buddhism comes with a number of steps that include, but are not limited to: reflecting on certain things while meditating, learning compassion, and learning contemplation.
There are many forms of Tibetan Buddhist meditation which following a list of specific things to think about while meditating. Some topics might include: concentrating on giving more to others around you, looking upon everyone as equals, and learning to become more compassionate. Centering your focus on these topics help clear the mind and open up a path towards enlightenment. Tibetan Buddhist meditation may also include meditation on a certain object such as the Buddha statue.
Tibetan Buddhist meditation is more than just sitting in one place for hours. It involves concentrating and discovering more about yourself. It is seeing everyone in the world as an equal. When we view everyone as equals, we are more likely to reach out a helping hand. During meditation, thinking and focusing on ways to help out others is a large step towards enlightenment. In the search for their own enlightenment, Tibetan Buddhists want to help other people find enlightenment as well. Through compassion and giving, they are helping other people reach for inner peace also.
The technique for Tibetan Buddhist meditation is similar to other forms of meditation. You first find a comfortable spot and sit in the lotus position, which is cross-legged with the feet on opposite thighs. The lotus position may be difficult for beginners, so start off simply cross-legged and work your way up to the full lotus position. Posture is important; keep that spine straight. Take deep breaths from the stomach and not the chest; breathe in and out through the nostrils. The mind should be relaxed, but still flowing with thoughts. Observe the thoughts flowing through the mind, but do not become involved in any of them. Begin your mediation and allow it to last as long as you feel comfortable.
Tibetan Buddhist meditation is a form of both Buddhism and meditation and is focused on achieving enlightenment. It is also a focused on learning compassion towards other people.
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