BUDDHIST MEDITATION

Examining and explaining the different forms of Buddhist Meditation

Examining and Explaining the Different Forms of Buddhist Meditation

Introduction

This paper examines and explains that Buddhist meditation which is an open proffer to all those who want to know its own mind. What percentage of Buddhist teachings that you include in your life depends on how you understand the teachings and how they are motivated towards achieving them. You do not need to meditate on a certain number of hours each day and there really is no “correct” way of being Buddhist. (Bechert? 1984) Children? education? work and active participation in society is not an obstacle to Buddhist practices. On the contrary? everyday life is where the Buddhist methods are fully tested.

Analysis

Buddhism is a path of spiritual development and practice? a person with knowledge of the true nature of life. Buddhist practices such as meditation? to serve as a means of changing oneself in order to develop the qualities of awareness? kindness and wisdom. Buddhist ideology does not advocate the practice of worshiping God in a physical form. Therefore? most often not considered a religion in the usual sense. (Bechert? 1984) The basic principles of Buddhist teaching is simple and convenient - there is nothing fixed or permanent? actions have consequences? change is possible. It teaches practical methods? such as meditation? which allows people to realize and use its lessons to transform their experience. They learn to be fully responsible for their life and develop the qualities of wisdom and compassion. (Bechert? 1984)

While still the different forms of Buddhism? its traditions are characterized by the values of non-violence? lack of dogma? tolerance of differences? and usually by the practice of meditation.

Meditation

Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life. It allows you in principle achieve a higher level of consciousness. First? learn to identify their negative effects on the mental state known as "deception" and to develop peaceful and positive mental state or "virtuous mind." (http://academic.brooklyn. cuny.edu) Overcome their illusions in the knowledge of their virtuous mind. Later? they must maintain the virtuous minds that have developed and use their wisdom to solve the problems of everyday life. In his mind becomes more positive? your actions and more constructive life experience is more satisfying and beneficial for others. (Buswell? 2003)

Anyone can learn the basic techniques of meditation and experience great benefits. However? advances in basic beyond meditation require faith in the Three Jewels - Buddha? Dharma and Sangha. It is generally considered that this will happen naturally? as people experience the benefits of their practice of meditation. (Buswell? 2003)

Spiritual

The teachings of Buddha reveal a path? step by step to lasting happiness. Following this way? anyone can gradually transform the spirit of her state of confusion and self-centered to the illusion of the mind of a Buddha. It is said that: "Every living being has the potential to become a Buddha? a person who has completely purified his mind of all the defects and limitations? and has all qualities of ...