The correct way to meditate

There are three methods of meditation: gaze meditation, breath meditation, and sound meditation.

1. Gaze Meditation Method

With the gaze method, you can open your eyes naturally and focus on the candlelight. The distance from the candlelight is about 1-1.5 meters, and the candlelight is at eye level. Pay your attention to the subtle changes in the candlelight, use your consciousness to grasp the heart of the candle, and bring yourself back if you find yourself distracted.

During the exercise, your eyes may feel sore and swollen, and you may shed tears. This is normal. Look at the candlelight for a while while breathing, then close your eyes and rest for a while, then open your eyes and continue again. Observe the movement and changes of the candlelight. Practice for about ten to fifteen minutes each time.

2. Breath-taking Meditation Method

Counting breaths or observing breathing may be a good method for beginners.

Drop your eyes slightly and feel the process of inhaling. You will know that you are breathing in, and there is a cool feeling at the tip of your nose. Then the breath is slowly expelled, and you will know that you are breathing out, and there is warmth around the cheeks. In this way, you know the breath coming in, knowing the breath coming out, knowing the coldness and warmth of the breath, and knowing the length of the breath. When you realize that you are distracted and lethargic, bring yourself back to your breathing.

During the practice, we just observe our breathing instead of trying to adjust it. It is normal to have delusional thoughts, dizziness, and body aches and pains, and there is no need to worry. Practice for ten to fifteen minutes at a time, then add five minutes every two months as you practice.

3. Sound Meditation Method

This meditation is also a very traditional method. You can choose a chanting content that you like and repeat it aloud or silently in a low voice, or you can recite it from your heart. Just focus on the chanting. If you realize that you are distracted and away from the chanting, just bring yourself back.

It is necessary to remind everyone that the chanting content is just a learning method during the meditation process. Regardless of its meaning, do not be attached to it during the practice process. Keep these so-called Put aside all meanings and just use the reciting content as a method. You can practice it every morning when you get up early or before going to bed at night. It will bring you physical and mental relaxation, peace and tranquility.

Preparation before meditation:

1. Principle

First of all, the body must be prepared. Meditation is most likely to go smoothly when the body feels energized, comfortable, light, and relaxed.

2. Stretching

Before meditation, you need at least 5-10 minutes to stretch your body and be fully prepared to warm up.

3. Relax

Lie down comfortably with your back close to the floor or mat. Place a thin cushion under your head and cover yourself with a blanket or shawl. Place your arms at your sides, slightly apart from your torso, palms upward, and open your legs at a comfortable distance. Focus on each of your major muscle groups in order, then gradually focus on your entire body.