Why do you meditate? - Discussion
Why do you meditate?
Jim Smith, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 15:09 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 15:08 18/07/18
Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 1749 תאריך הצטרפות: 17/01/15 פרסומים אחרונים
In another thread I wrote:
https://www.dharmaoverground.org/discussion/-/message_boards/message/8844581#_19_message_8844581
If you want to discuss why you meditate please share your views below.
Partly I am wondering if there are any others here like me but I am also interested in what motivates other people to meditate and what they expect from their practice. Maybe my sights are too low?
Thanks
https://www.dharmaoverground.org/discussion/-/message_boards/message/8844581#_19_message_8844581
I meditate every day because it helps me have equanimity and peace every day. I am not looking for a huge breakthrough, just a gradual improviement over a lifetime. I wonder what other people expect from their practices.
If you want to discuss why you meditate please share your views below.
Partly I am wondering if there are any others here like me but I am also interested in what motivates other people to meditate and what they expect from their practice. Maybe my sights are too low?
Thanks
Konstantin Alexandrov, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 16:43 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 16:43 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 17 תאריך הצטרפות: 05/10/17 פרסומים אחרונים
Started because I just wanted to find a solution for my very life. Whatever occupation I would imagine back then seemed vain and not leading to self realisation. Could not start any ambitious project because of the realisation that whatever I come up with is lacking objectivity within its goals so that you cannot be sure if it is leading to the good or to the bad.
Continuing now because I can see that enlightenment is real, and the full enlightenment is desirable.
Still, I think that the real goal of everything is much bigger than just to get rid of suffering.
Continuing now because I can see that enlightenment is real, and the full enlightenment is desirable.
Still, I think that the real goal of everything is much bigger than just to get rid of suffering.
Chris André, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 16:49 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 16:49 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 114 תאריך הצטרפות: 23/06/17 פרסומים אחרוניםJim Smith, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 17:44 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 17:42 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 1749 תאריך הצטרפות: 17/01/15 פרסומים אחרוניםKonstantin Alexandrov:
Still, I think that the real goal of everything is much bigger than just to get rid of suffering.
Thich Nhat Han Solo, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 19:02 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 18:55 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 16 תאריך הצטרפות: 12/01/18 פרסומים אחרונים
Fundamentally, because I need to know the truth of reality - the question has burned for an answer in me since I can remember.
The cessation of suffering is just a very welcome side-effect - but it's not why I need to get the job done.
I'm very much meditating for enlightenment (or as close to) in this lifetime.
The cessation of suffering is just a very welcome side-effect - but it's not why I need to get the job done.
I'm very much meditating for enlightenment (or as close to) in this lifetime.
ivory, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 20:26 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 20:26 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 199 תאריך הצטרפות: 11/09/14 פרסומים אחרוניםNick O, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 20:56 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 20:56 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 317 תאריך הצטרפות: 05/11/17 פרסומים אחרונים
Three years ago, after a very brief overview of Zen Buddhist philosophy and meditation pratice, I experienced split second sudden awakening (similar to Eckhart Tolle's personal event detailed in his book The Power of Now). There was nothing to worry about. Nothing to desire. The blinders were removed and there was only love to see. There was a permanent shift in perspective but the euphoria slowly vanished and suffering (to a much lesser extent) returned. My search began. After discovering insight meditation and practicing Vipassana, I've been slowly working back to find the peace I found in that moment three years ago. When I don't meditate, I fall back into false, unhealthy perspectives, thoughts and emotions. When life gets busy and I don't make time to meditate, the effect is emotionally similar to not getting enough sleep.
In addition to the "maintenance" it provides for my life, there's of course the mystery of the path that fuels enthusiasm for the deeper practice, retreats, etc. How deep does this rabbit hole go anyways? Who am I? What is IT?
By the way Jim, I am truly enjoying your point blank, honest questions and the answers it brings out of the kind folks here. I've learned a thing or two.
In addition to the "maintenance" it provides for my life, there's of course the mystery of the path that fuels enthusiasm for the deeper practice, retreats, etc. How deep does this rabbit hole go anyways? Who am I? What is IT?
By the way Jim, I am truly enjoying your point blank, honest questions and the answers it brings out of the kind folks here. I've learned a thing or two.
Richard Zen, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 21:02 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 21:02 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 1665 תאריך הצטרפות: 18/05/10 פרסומים אחרוניםNoah D, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 22:24 18/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 22:24 18/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 1211 תאריך הצטרפות: 01/09/16 פרסומים אחרוניםJim Smith, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 01:47 19/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 01:47 19/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 1749 תאריך הצטרפות: 17/01/15 פרסומים אחרוניםNick O:
By the way Jim, I am truly enjoying your point blank, honest questions and the answers it brings out of the kind folks here. I've learned a thing or two.
Jim Smith, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 03:55 19/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 03:55 19/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 1749 תאריך הצטרפות: 17/01/15 פרסומים אחרוניםNick O:
By the way Jim, I am truly enjoying your point blank, honest questions and the answers it brings out of the kind folks here. I've learned a thing or two.
I appreciate the helpful answers I have gotten. I don't like to clutter up the threads with messages thanking for every response (which is why I often close with "Thanks in advance") so I'll take the opportunity here to say thanks to those who have provided responses to my questions.
Thanks
streamsurfer, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 07:57 20/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 07:57 20/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 101 תאריך הצטרפות: 19/01/16 פרסומים אחרונים
To awaken, in a buddhist sense as well as psychological.
For not wasting this very life in limitless aversion without even noticing - I'm glad I had the moments pushing me in this direction. (kicks in the ass)
And of course, magick/powers
It's somehow supporting my life and fun to do, and although it's not my main practice, it's somehow related to that.
For not wasting this very life in limitless aversion without even noticing - I'm glad I had the moments pushing me in this direction. (kicks in the ass)
And of course, magick/powers
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Nicolas G, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 10:12 20/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 10:12 20/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 27 תאריך הצטרפות: 04/01/18 פרסומים אחרונים
I'm in the path (morality-meditation-wisdom) to transend the mind conditioning and help others do to the same.
Mike, שונה לפני 5 שנים at 15:00 20/07/18
Created 5 שנים ago at 15:00 20/07/18
RE: Why do you meditate?
פרסומים: 2 תאריך הצטרפות: 08/07/18 פרסומים אחרוניםivory:
I do it just to meet hot babes
Well, obviously.
Apart from that, to cultivate tranquility. Anatta, which makes me laugh like a drain. Oh, all of it is wonderful.
Thinking about it, I laugh a lot more these days. Result!