tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90396773245900611242012-02-16T01:18:09.790-08:00Ancient Wisdom, Modern LifeBeacon Leenoreply@blogger.comBlogger4751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039677324590061124.post-38531773459157391822011-05-04T06:42:00.000-07:002011-05-04T06:43:07.488-07:00

In this hectic world we live in where speed and efficiency are held with utmost value, it has become a growing trend to take some time to yourself to get pampered and recharge. Spas have been popping up like mushrooms all over, offering all sorts of services - medicated baths, aromatherapy, a variety of body wraps, scrubs and of course, massages.One can suggest that the western mentality and

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Q:Is it possible for Qigong exercises to build muscle? I am limited in the amount of time I can work out in a day and I am trying to get the best of all worlds. I would like to increase health, longetivity and muscle tone. Any advice is greatly appreciated.Re:I don't think so. Not enough physical excercise to improve lean muscule tone. Perhaps some power building excercises from Nei Ja Chuan

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It really depends who you talk to, different traditions say different things....This is going to get complicated real fast, but let's start first with how Chinese often talk about "internal work"medicalreligiousmartial artNONE of these is cut and dry. Many martial art traditions got their internal work from religious and medical methods. Many martial art methods found their way back into

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Multiple sclerosis symptoms can take a toll, but staying on a regular exercise regimen may help. Join a live Web chat on the benefits of exercise for people with MS on May 2 at 11 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. CDT, 2 p.m. EDT). Our chat guest, Dr. Barbara Giesser, clinical professor of neurology at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine and medical director of the Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center at

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Some time ago, I was in a chiropractor’s office with acute low back pain. Years of running long distance outdoors was wearing on my spine. Along the course of treatment, more than one doctor suggested I consider yoga as a path to healing.Out of sheer desperation for relief of pain, I made my way to a studio. While I began my yoga practice seeking relief from physical pain, I quickly learned that

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The ancient art of yoga is proving to have great benefits for children on the autism spectrum. Yoga comprehensively addresses their heightened anxiety, poor motor coordination and weak self-regulation, something that otherwise is very difficult to do. Yoga is particularly instrumental in helping kids with autism learn self-regulation. By becoming aware of their bodies and aware of their breathing

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To exercise your inner self, take the time to step off the treadmill and concentrate on the here and now, says Michelle Bridges.Try this for a moment: for the next five minutes, concentrate on your breathing, and nothing else. Take long, deep breaths, relax your body and don't let your mind wander. The only thing that there is in the world is you and your breathing.In this calm state, you are

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QuestionHi, do you feel that lucid dreams might be astral travels to other universes with new laws of physics? Do you know anything about the croft style orgone generators and can they asist in such dimensional shifts? Thanks.                                     Tim AnswerHi Tim, Yes, Lucid dreams are a form of Astral travel but not only to other universes or realms of existence. Lucid and even

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QuestionHi:I understand that ohm (or om) is a mantra used in meditation.  However, I am curious as to whether or not it has a "meaning".  I had heard that it means "everything", the wholeness, the isness of spirit.  Is this true?Thank you, Cindy AnswerOm, Aum, Ohm is a holy meditation symbol of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (see graphic at top of page) with a profusion of esoteric and exoteric

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QuestionFor the past year I've left disconnected or disintegrated as a person. I talk and yet don't feel like I'm talking, I'm living yet don't feel like I'm living. It's like on part of me understands while the other half has no idea whats going on. Of course this isn't all the time but it happens to me periodically throughout the day. I was speaking to a friend who has a depressive personality

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QuestionFor the past year I've left disconnected or disintegrated as a person. I talk and yet don't feel like I'm talking, I'm living yet don't feel like I'm living. It's like on part of me understands while the other half has no idea whats going on. Of course this isn't all the time but it happens to me periodically throughout the day. I was speaking to a friend who has a depressive personality

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QuestionMr. Spector,  Are you familiar with Holosync, which is supposed to synchronize the two brain hemispheres using binaural tones to put the user into  different stages of meditation?  What is your opinion of this or other similiar ways of meditating? Any benefits?  Thank You.P.S.  Can you e-mail me a mantra with your answer, if you wish.  I was ahead of the wave and read about TM many years

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QuestionI am able to see basic auras more than ever now but I can't seem to see colours other than blue and the occasional green.Why is this?How can I improve my auric vision? AnswerThe Inner Peace Movement, who I came thru to teach has a basic exerc ise to turn on and develope the 3rd eye to see.  these ethereal colors one sees is important only if you intend to use them for long meditations to

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QuestionHi,I am a student taking a philosophy class online and am learning about Buddhism and different religions. I was wondering if you could explain how transcendal meditation affects the mind and body, how people can be changed by it, and the basic process of meditation. How long does it take to learn and how must one follow through with it? Do you know how it originated? I think it is really

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QuestionI have a few questions about Buddhism and meditation. I have been practicing meditation for a few years, but there are a few questions I would like to ask.~It seems that I cannot part with my ego. Whenever something happens to me while meditating (a hallucination, etc), I get scared and stop the excersize. I feel like I am too grounded in reality. How do I give this up?~One time while

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QuestionI have a few general questions about Transcendental Meditation. I know very little about it so my first question is what is it? How is it different from other types of mediation? Benifits? and how does one learn how to meditate like this?thanks AnswerTaylor , Thank you for your question.Most meditation techniques operate on one of two principles: concentration or

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QuestionHi, I have read some books and some internet resources about Tm and there were some awfully unbielveble information(yogic flying,gathering peace,increasing every goodness and etc) Are whole of these things true? and did you yourself see these effects? and how long does it take to affect person? have fun  AnswerHi, Mohammad.Thanks for your nice note.  Well, there are all kinds of things

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Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Dear Jay Cutts:  I'm not sure how to articulate this question so it makes sense, but here goes...how can one forever come to terms with their "personal demons" in a way which is not self-deluding.  It seems every time I try, I am reminded by one source or another, essentially pidgeon-holed, by others or myself.  For instance, my sisters are

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QuestionHi. Can you give me some advice about using crystals in meditation. I have four quartz crystals - 3 small, 1 large. When I meditate I wear one round my neck (as a pendant), hold one in each of my hands (on my knees) and have the big one directly behind me. I have to sit on a chair because I have a knee injury. Is this a good way to use them? What will the effects be?Also, do you know

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QuestionHi, I've been experiencing extreme stress and fatigue in recent times and I'm only 21! I'm very keen to start meditating so I can handle pressure better. I'd like to know how to go about meditating properly and effectively. Appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks so much in advance. AnswerBelow is a faq that will instruct you for Auric TM, plus some other interesting points. PeaceLet me

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QuestionHave you ever heard of meditation or astral projection bringing on permanent hallucinations or atypical schizophrenia? AnswerJohn, the experience of astral projection may throw people.  It is an experience not easy to forget, BUT even children experience it, and there are logical reasons to the side of spiritual also.  We are what we are, and life in the body is like a movie we are in,

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QuestionHave you ever heard of meditation or astral projection bringing on permanent hallucinations or atypical schizophrenia? AnswerHi, John.I don't know that I've heard of this.  I remember a situation where a person with manic depression went into a long manic period after a retreat.I don't have any expert advice but common sense would say that if you do have a mental condition, even if you

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QuestionHave you ever heard of meditation or astral projection bringing on permanent hallucinations or atypical schizophrenia? AnswerJohn , Thank you for your question.I do not know what you mean by "astral projection", but there are some reports of mental illness among meditators. You may be able to find references for this on the Web. I believe that the incidence is comparable to that in the

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QuestionHi, you answered a question of mine the other day and your answer was very useful. I would like to ask another one, if that is okay. I apologise for the length of this email but I need to do some explaining.I had my first out of body experience a few days ago and it is something that I very much would like to develop. I have been meditating seriously for about two years and it has given

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QuestionHi, I'm Ashley, an 18 year old girl from a small town in Ohio. I have only briefly experimented with meditation. To be honest, I find it very hard to concentrate or feel comfortable enough to do it anymore. But I want to change that. I want to bring a new form of enlightment into my life through meditation that I can really benefit from and not waste time on. Like everyone, I have enough

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QuestionPlease don't misunderstand me. I am not being sarcastic here.Suppose I drop something on the floor, like a small screw, and can't find it anymore. Do you think that meditation can help me find it?What I think can help is to vacuum the whole floor and then empty the vacuumed materials into s shallow basin and then search for the object. If the object is heavy and will not be spoiled by

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QuestionI want to begin meditating. I've heard a variety of information from different sources here and there but I don't know too much about it. Will I be able to touch a higher essence of myself from meditation? Also is it true that meditation produces beta waves in the brain which are similar to the brain waves produced during REM of sleep. I know beta waves are good for you. Finally is

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QuestionWhat is Meditation?what are its effects ?to what point can it be beneficial and when will it become dangerous? AnswerHi TatiMeditation goes under many names and styles, but basically it's a method of both physical relaxation and mental and spiritual refinement.The effects of meditation are dependent upon what style you are practicing, but commonly include relaxation, stress relief,

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QuestionHello.  I am a volunteer in the Buddhists category, but I have never been very good with meditation. I can usually sit for a few minutes, but become discouraged when I constantly become unfocused. Should I try to find a teacher?  The only problem with that is I have no idea where I could find one. I haven't seen much progress as far as contolling my wandering mind, though I do feel more

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QuestionWhat are your views on meditation as a career? Writing books, teaching others to meditate, or simply creating art etc.. Do you feel there is a sufficient market for such things? How did you turn your meditation into a career oppertunity? And what is the most fulfilling part about meditation as a career? AnswerHi Tom!Hmmm...interesting question - thanks for asking it!As far as there being

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QuestionHi,I'm a 22yr old gal...I have read many times that You decide to be happy.I just wanted to ask how can u do the same if u r in a relationship...I have been into the same since 3 yrs...we started as Best friends...and no doubt We love each other a LOT. But as it does happen...with time there comes a situation oftenly when ur mood gets spoiled.....n I want to learn what n how shud I deal

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QuestionHi,I'm a 22yr old gal...I have read many times that You decide to be happy.I just wanted to ask how can u do the same if u r in a relationship...I have been into the same since 3 yrs...we started as Best friends...and no doubt We love each other a LOT. But as it does happen...with time there comes a situation oftenly when ur mood gets spoiled.....n I want to learn what n how shud I deal

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QuestionHow can you learn to see Aura? And if there are different colors, what do they mean? AnswerHi Marie, Aura is easy.  I saw as a child, progressively evolved born here this time, but learned how to teach others thru the Inner Peace Movement.  It is so easy, takes ten minutes.Everyone on Earth today have as least four gifts with many subcategories, and colors that go with the gifts, and

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QuestionYou answered a persons question about ohm on http://experts.about.com/q/2544/3402994.htm Why did you not credit the original writer (myself) with your word for word answer?  The text you used came directly from my site at: http://visit.elysiumgates.com/aum.htmlKythera Ann AnswerThen why did you ask, did you want to know what we do with it, use it for, Rainbow, Nation of all tribes.  Did

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Questionwould it be accurate to think of the ego in terms of a computer analogy as the graphical user interface that rests atop the underlying processes of a computers operating system? is this a productive way of being able to see ourselves as not being the ego? AnswerHi GregI would think first off that it depends on how comfortable you are with the computer analogy - some folks have a morbid

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Questionis it accurate to think of the ego as the graphical user interface of the computer which allows us to be able to interact with the inner workings of the machine? AnswerIf you mean that ego is what we show out front, no, not necessarily, some would not lead with the ego, while some would, but I'd say maybe, 40%.  As humans in the last three generations, we have too much programmings by our

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Questionis it accurate to think of the ego as the graphical user interface that lets us interact with a computer? in other words, it's not the real computer and has nothing to do with whats really going on in the background, but its what everyone sees. is this a constructive way of thinking of the ego? AnswerGreg, Thank you for your question.The awakened intellect feels whole and joyful within

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QuestionHello Sifu,I have heard of Taoism but know nothing about it. Could you give me a brief explanation of it and how it has benefited you.Look forward to hearing from you.Regards Will Campbell AnswerHi Will!Well, giving a brief explanation of Taoism is like giving a 2-minute talk on the history of Catholicism :>), but I'll do my best!The "Big Three" native belief systems of China are Buddhism

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QuestionI have been doing "traditional" exercises - strength training, aerobic etc.  I just bought your book, as I am very much interested in another way of feeling and being.  If I follow a Tai Chi and QiGong program as outlined in your beautifully-wrought book, where does the other program belong?  Is this an either/or situation or are the two methods compatible?  Thank you. AnswerHi Helene!

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QuestionWhat does TM do exactly? What, basically, is to be done to practice it? What personally have you found to be it's beifits? AnswerCameron, Thank you for your question.Most meditation techniques operate on one of two principles: concentration or contemplation.Concentration is forcing the mind to be devoid of thoughts, or to have one specific thought only. This is doomed to failure because

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QuestionI have heard the term monkey mind referred to often. Can you please explain exactly what this means? Thank you.Chris Bird AnswerHi Chris.. it's just a metaphor for distracting thoughts, desires, inclinations and so on that can arise while people are trying to quiet the mind. The aim of many forms of meditation is to reach single-mindedness. Some schools of Buddhism and Christianity, too,

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QuestionGreetings,I'm currently writing a magazine article about meditation. During my research I have come accross the term "monkey mind" often. Can you please explain how this term came about? Was there any particular Buddhist monk or abbot that coined this phrase? Much appreciated, Chris Bird AnswerHi, Chris.Thanks for the note. I have no idea who first used the term but I think the origin and

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QuestionI can't describe the long story, someone keep give me trouble, I asked many professionals, but their asnwer only make thing worse. I don't know if I plant the seed, but I really want to start my own life, think positive don't help, he still try to take adventage of me, now I ask for spiritrual power, hope you can give some direction, thank you. AnswerI am sorry to hear that someone is

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QuestionI have been teaching myself meditation. I find it centers me and keeps me in what I know is my reality. However, right now I'm basically clearing my mind (usually be picturing white) and thinking of a word or focusing on something. Putting all of my energy on that something. And I don't know where to go from here. I am 15 years old and in the hype of educating myself (homeschooler) trying

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QuestionHow can I know if I have the sixth sense? And is there a way I can develop it?If by meditation, please explain it in detail.Thank you AnswerHassan.. the way I view it, everybody has this to some degree. Isn't that what we call "insight" or "intuition"?Some people, however, seem to be given it to a greater degree. I know that for myself, even as a child I could sense the emotional climate

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Questionwhat are the benifits of meditation? how does it work, and how do you learn? AnswerA.Simmons , Thank you for your question.As you can see from my profile, I cannot help you with all forms of meditation; I focus on only one technique that works, called Transcendental Meditation.Let me describe Transcendental Meditation in detail.Most meditation techniques operate on one of two principles:

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QuestionSometimes my mind races and I want to quiet things down.  I am looking for some simple and specific meditation method/techniques.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.David AnswerHello David.. I would suggest trying some basic yogic postures in combination with yogic breathing. Some self-proclaimed experts say that inhalation must be in and out through the nose. But there are

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QuestionSometimes my mind races and I want to quiet things down.  I am looking for some simple and specific meditation methods/techniques.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.David AnswerDavid, Thank you for your question.As you can see from my profile, I focus on only one meditation technique that works, called Transcendental Meditation.Let me describe Transcendental Meditation in

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QuestionI have been meditating for about a year. I still struggle to find the perfect position to meditate in. I sit in crosslegged position but my ankles tend to sore in this pose. I meditate for about an hour in the morning. I am not flexible enough for the half or full lotus postion. What position do you recommend?thanks for your help AnswerHello Paul.. there are several yoga sites on the web

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Question Thankyou for your answer and help. I do not know what the name of your website is but would like to visit it. Would you be able to tell me the name of it?thanks again for your helppaul AnswerHi Paul.. I can't remember for sure but I don't think the link I included with my answer was directed towards my web site. In any case, here's the ad-free url:http://www.ncf.ca/~dy656/earthpagesMaybe

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QuestionBefore I ask, Let it be known that this question is only to settle curiosity. I have ready alot lately about neurochemistry and psych and meditation. Is it possible to "will" yourself into death?. ie: cause your brain to stop or heart to stop through meditation. Intentionally of course. Im not implying that meditation is dangerous. is meditation that powerful? I have read alot about "

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QuestionHelloI have a montra and I do tm sometimes but I don't know when I should change my montra please help megreat thanks AnswerAlireza , Thank you for your question.Any adjustment of your mantra is done by your teacher. If you have not had your meditation checked in a year or more, you might want to have it checked by a qualified teacher of Transcendental Meditation.If you are experiencing

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Questionwhat is your mind of "If you have not had your meditation checked in a year or more"  is this that I should do tm at least once a year?and how I should recognize that the mantra is perfect for me or not at this time? AnswerAlireza, You should do TM twice a day, morning and evening. You should also have your meditation checked by a qualified checker. Contact your TM teacher for information

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QuestionHave you ever been to a meditation camp? If so what was it like and what are the ins and outs of it? If you have not can you at least explain to me the backround of meditation and how often you meditate? AnswerHi, Brittany.Yes, I've been to many 7 day retreats.  I think what it's like depends on what you bring to it.  At first it's hard to be away from the usual things that you do, like

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QuestionThanks for your answers I have another questionwhy our mantra is secret and no one should   know our mantra when I can find mantras on the net?What will be happened if somone find our mantra AnswerAlireza, We try not to pronounce the mantras because they are used to transcend thought. Only a very subtle sound can do this. If you were to walk around telling everyone your mantra every day,

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QuestionHi there,I need to tell u a little background info b4 I get to my exact question:I have usually been too lazy to meditate or to incorporate meditation to my daily busy schedule.  I mustve tried meditating only a few times and it was mostly years ago.  I have done the hatha yoga postures on and off for over 5 years (Im 23 now/female).  I have also been attuned to Reiki I, II, and III a few

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QuestionHi there,I need to tell u a little background info b4 I get to my exact question:I have usually been too lazy to meditate or to incorporate meditation to my daily busy schedule.  I mustve tried meditating only a few times and it was mostly years ago.  I have done the hatha yoga postures on and off for over 5 years (Im 23 now/female).  I have also been attuned to Reiki I, II, and III a few

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QuestionHi David,  Thanks for your availability through allexpert.    I have taken TM in 1972 and have been meditating on and off, on and off, etc.   Are there any places that do TM checking.  Checking has always been recommended to me by my TM teachers.  I live in West Palm Beach Florida area.         Also, I miss being involved with the TM movement.  Are there current TM centers offering

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QuestionDear MikeI'm sorry I could not find any category on this so this is the nearest I could find.I'll like to know how to do deep breathing or diaphragm breathing as practised by singers, martial arts exponents etc. They say it's good for health and relaxation.Thanks. Your reply is very much appreciated.SincerelyEddie AnswerHi Eddie.. this IS the right category for that question! My own view

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QuestionHi Michael!I wrote to you a week ago or so about an interesting energetic experience i had during meditation...it has happened again a few times but not as strong.  my question now is do you have any ideas what to think about or visualize while we focus on our third eye by crossing our eyes and lifting them towards the "third eye"?  i have been doing that in the beginning of my meditation

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QuestionHi David!I wrote to you a week ago or so about an interesting energetic experience i had during meditation...it has happened again a few times but not as strong.  my question now is do you have any ideas what to think about or visualize while we focus on our third eye by crossing our eyes and lifting them towards the "third eye"?  i have been doing that in the beginning of my meditation

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QuestionDear Michael,I am interested in the meaning of the hand statueswhich I believe are symbols in Buddism (not even sure about that) such as open hand, open hand up, down, fingers spread with "ok" loosely formed by thumb and forefinger.  And also, what the lotus flower in these hands mean. I am slowly studying the symbols we see everyday, but take for granted.Thank you so much,Karen McCormick

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QuestionWhat do you excersies do you prescribed to expediate realization of self?  AnswerHi Mark.. everyone is different, so what works for me might not be right for you. I've used a combination of many things, and have changed the mix over the years. My motto is "if it works, then do it. If it doesn't work, then forget it." In this day and age, a complex one, many people find that a single path

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Question*How did Buddha define the state of Enlightenment as?*Is Jesus considered as an enlightned soul acording to Buddisum?*I Buddha's lifetime; for how long was Buddha enlightented  AnswerHi those are good questions but it's such a vast and complex area that I can only give you links to pursue. I'll just say that there are many different schools of Buddhism (India, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea,

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QuestionHello,I'm scheduled to go to a Zen Center for a few days. I've been before, and I had quite a difficult time with sitting. It appeared that I was in pain (particularly my back). Any suggestions for how I can look at this?Thank you very much. AnswerHey Matt.. I'm a very practical person and certainly not one to condone anything that might be bad for the back or for the body in general.

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Questionwhat is the benifit of meditation? AnswerThere are many different types of people, types of meditation, and many different paths. For some it might not be the best thing to meditate, for others it might be to their advantage. It all depends on who you are and where you're at in your journey.Obsessive compulsives, for instance, might try to meditate on the question... why can't I control

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QuestionHow come Buddha does not have beard like all other sages? After all the was in the forest?  AnswerOne has to realize the difference between actuality and religious imagery, or representation as it's often called. People ask similarly, "why is Christ often depicted like a nice, tall, white American college student when he was probably a coffee-colored man, short in stature?" Answer: People

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QuestionHello!I'm not quite sure if you are the rigt person to ask you this question but maybe you are.Some time ago i was reading the code of samurai and some of the lines were not quite clear to me for example these two: "I have neither life nor death; I make A Um my Life and Death" Do you have any idea what A Um means? The second line: "I have no sword; I make No Mind my Sword" I remember that

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QuestionHi David:I am interested in learning how to perform transcendental meditation.  I looked in the library and a bookstore and could not find a book that explained how to do it.  I called 1-888-learntm.  This number is supposed to automatically send you to a local place to learn TM.  I get an appropriate recording at this number for my local area (St. Louis, MO), but I never get any

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QuestionI started practicing (by myself) Transendental Meditation not only to lower my high blood pressure but also for self-exploration.  As soon as I started practicing I was having nightmarish dreams, where I am either full of anger and rage, or I am being chased by someone who wishes me harm.  In the latter even when I am caught I am unharmed.  I wanted to know if such dreams are a normal

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Question? want to meditate but ? do not know how to doit.? do not have the chance to see a private guruor expert.?s ?t possible for you to describeit online for me.is it a matter of belief oronly a technique.thanks. AnswerPsychological studies say that it doesn't matter whether we repeat a mantra like "one" "one" "one" or "aum" "aum "aum." Apparently the brainwaves measure up just the same--

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QuestionI know this might sound rash but, for some time now, i've been trying to understand the essence of the mind. Since all other fields of sience have prooven almost useless, i suspect that the kernel of the mind might contain what i'm searching for. One of the problems is that i do not know what i'm actually looking for, i can only feel it. You could call it enligtment or oneness. I see as

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QuestionI did read some buddhist phylosophy books about enlightment, but they say nothing except that you can  know what enlightment is only when you are enlightened. This dosen't help much .Please tell me what you know enlightment is and,also , what is the goal of transcendental meditation . Answertudor, Spiritual leaders who seem to know what they are talking about agree that there is a hidden

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Questionhello!well, I m so depressed .After undergoing many bad experiences i realize that my life is useless. that i don t have a place in this world...i tried to waste weight but i failed.. i work hard to graduate from university but i don t get the marks that i deserve even if i work hard more than others ...i have problems with my parents... well how to you think should i see the world. I

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Questionhii want to ask about meditation, multi dimentional journeys . It is very intresting . Thanks a lot. AnswerHi guilda15,You might be interested in my web site and my message board.. It will give you some "food for thought" Here is the link.....  http://saysame.com/John PS: just as I was about to send you this message began to  smile. I realized that you are not searching for information,

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Questionhow to focus our concentration?how to activate &use our 100 percent mind into a matter ?how to activate chakras & how to have a contact with body,mind & subconciusmind?give tips for relaxing our mind from tension & stress? AnswerHi mahadevan,A way to begin to learn how to focus your conscentation is to first become aware of what is taking your focus away... and THEN... to find our why

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QuestionHey Reed, again I'm amazed at the quickness of a reply...again very thought-provoking. I still have to mull over this a bit, but one thing stood out to me: How do I go about loving myself? I often find myself being critical of things I am doing. Is self-love something that just happens, or can it be facilitated? Have you read "Lazy man's Guide to enlightenment" by Thaddeus Golas? It goes

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Questionhow do you meditate and how can it help you? Answermike lopes, Thank you for your question.Transcendental Meditation leads the mind naturally and effortlessly in the direction of the source of thought, pure consciousness. This brings about a deep state of restful alertness that cultures the mind to become strong, healthy, and happy.You learn TM in a 4-day course. You can get complete

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QuestionI have seen ads for "The Euphoria Tape" for years on the internet.Do you know if it is effective,or is it just snake oil? If you aren't familiar with products like this,could you suggest an impartial website that is?Thanks AnswerHi, Michael.I did a search for the Euphoria tape on the internet. It looks like it uses some sounds to stimulate feelings of ecstacy in the brain.I don't know

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QuestionSir, Please tell me,is it possible for a human being to find out why and how certain things happen to a person,which a common man can't understand.     "luckkky6@hotmail.com AnswerHi Nirmal,Yes it is possible for a human being/common man to find out why certain things happen to the human being/common man. To begin, one needs to ask and challenge all he/she believes to be true? Once you

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QuestionHi,Please tell me that does a person can come to why and how certain things happen,through meditation.     "luckkky6@hotmail.com AnswerHi, Nirmal.I don't know exactly what your concerns are but I will try to give a simple answer and if you want to ask more specifically, please feel free to write back.In the simplest way, meditation is simply being sensitive to what is happening inside (

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Questionhi.well i always here about meditation and how it makes us look to life in an optimistic and bright way.i love life and i want to feel its beauty,because sometimes i feel that im collapsing and seeing the world black!i want to know more about meditation and how can i do it,and whether i can do it by myself at home or must i have to take courses in it?thank you. AnswerLina, Thank you for

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QuestionDo you think it's possible to move objects with one's mind and how can this be done. thanks! AnswerKevin, Thank you for your question.I feel strongly that it is not possible to move physical objects by using only the mind. The mind arose from physical existence through natural evolution, and it arose in conjunction with all of physical human biology, including DNA, the mechanisms for

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QuestionDEAR JAYlast night my brotherinlaw died a horrible death';';;'he had a lung aneurysm and bled to death smothering in his own blood while my sister watched and tried couragiously  to help him  ';;'he went into a coma thank god';;'but my question JAYwas Teddy aware of the smothering ? by the sound of the reports he certainly was ;;';how does one console them selves with knowing that people

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QuestionI'm a bit stuck.  I've moved from FL to NM and just about everything in my life has changed.  I don't seem to be interested in anything other than simplifying my outward life to its most basic forms (minimal personal posessions, almost total lack of social interaction, and a job that is moderately fulfilling but not exciting or over-taxing.)  These changes as a result of my move are

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QuestionSir, Kindly tell me that through meditation,does a person can come 2 know why certain things happened to him in past?if yes,please tell me HOW?Reply me at"luckkky6@hotmail.com".I shall b very geful 2 u. AnswerNirmal Tariq, Thank you for your question.Meditation brings great rest, so meditation can help anyone remember the past clearer and free from emotion.Feel free to submit another

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QuestionHi,Plz tell me that through meditation does a person can come to know,why some thing happened 2 him in past?If yes,please tell me the way.Also tell me the basic requirement for doing meditation.Reply me at "luckkky6@hotmail.com" AnswerHi, Nirmal.Thanks for your note. You don't say too much about why you want to know the reasons for what happened to you, so I am just guessing.  If I am way

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QuestionCan you tell me if audio CD's for deep meditation are worthed?, I mean do you think it can rather be some kind of mental manipulation? I'm sending you the web page so you can have a look to it www.skyhero.com AnswerHi, Suzette.I don't know anything about these particular CD's but certainly some kinds of sounds can produce a state of relaxation, even deep relaxation.  This can be helpful

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QuestionDo you draw a distinction between meditation and contemplation and if so how would you describe that difference? AnswerNo I don't really. But I do find that the term I use often depends on whom I'm talking to. For instance, if I'm talking to a strict Catholic, the term "meditation" may make them uneasy, rightly or wrongly bringing up all sorts of New Age and "pagan" associations in their

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QuestionHi Michael, I read about your profile and seems like we have similar interest. I am a 4th year undergrate student in college. I am curious how you live your life and how you make spiritual principles/technologies practical in your everyday life. Please feel free to share what you are comfortable sharing.Glad to meet you,Danny Tseng AnswerHi Danny,That's a big question! I suppose I'd

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QuestionHow can fasting in both Hinduism and Buddhism help while meditating? AnswerAmber? the idea of fasting in the religions you mention is mostly about gaining control over natural desires, or at least, about distancing oneself from them to gain another perspective. To generalize somewhat, the aim of meditation in these religions is to pacify and quiet the mind/body so that inner realization

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Question 1. while meditating i felt extremly sleepy and most often i used to sleep even without my knowledge,how to avoid this problem ? please help me. Answeranandh, Thank you for your question.If you are using an effective form of meditation that allows your mind to transcend to finer levels of thinking (such as Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation), then sleep indicates that your mind cannot

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QuestionHi again,Here is some questions: 1- how can I open my third eye 2- since I am somehow an apprentice healer, how can I become stronger and cure more effective. 3- what is the best and most effective way of telepathy 4- how to hypnosys?Thanks again. AnswerHi Mohammad.I don't think I can address 2, 3 or 4.  To me meditation is not about developing mental skills and abilities.  There are

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QuestionHi again,Here is some questions: 1- how can I open my third eye 2- since I am somehow an apprentice healer, how can I become stronger and cure more effective. 3- what is the best and most effective way of telepathy 4- how to hypnosys?Thanks again. AnswerMohammad , Thank you for your question. I apologize for my slow response; I did not receive the notification email from AllExperts.1. I

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QuestionHi again,Here is some questions: 1- how can I open my third eye 2- since I am somehow an apprentice healer, how can I become stronger and cure more effective. 3- what is the best and most effective way of telepathy 4- how to hypnosys?Thanks again AnswerHi Mohammad.. in my view to be a true healer one must recognize that all healing comes from God. So to be better at it, we must work on

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QuestionHi,I wonder if you're familiar with Roy Master's meditation technique called the "Observation/Concentration exercise." (FHU.com) He makes the point that most other mediations are 'disassociative' in nature.  The guy is rather controversial (on his radio show) but I really can't argue with his technique and am trying it.  Could you offer any opinion?  Thanks. AnswerPaul.. thanks for the

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QuestionIs Transcendental Meditation a particular part of a specific religion and what is its goal? AnswerDesi, Thank you for your question.Transcendental Meditation is not a religion and is not a part of any religion, although it does derive from the Hindu tradition in India. It was revived from ancient knowledge by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late 1950's. It is a secular technique that

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QuestionHi,How exactly should you feel while youre meditating, should there actually be some sort of different feeling, other than the one of calmness?  How do you get rid of thoughts that creep up? And what do you do about itches- you're supposed to be calm and not moving, so should you ignore them, or is there some way to help make them go away?thanks AnswerHi, Andrea.Fundamentally, meditative

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QuestionHello! I've tried to meditate before, but I never really practiced regularly, so I didn't have much progress. I am especially interested in the metta meditation (cultivating love), but I don't know whether this is a good type of meditation to start with, should I start with the simple be aware of your breath meditation? Which brings me to another question,when you do the "be aware of the

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QuestionDear David,I have done my TM initiation 3 years ago.With it I've had wonderful experiences but then, somehow I noticed meditation started not being the same. I guess I developed bad meditation habits... So I progressed to other meditation techniques. But I returned to TM shortly after.Do you know how can I regain the meditation I once had?I look forward to receiving your reply.Kind

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