Buddhist Meditation

Meditation is the very core of Buddhist practice. Buddhist meditation is a form of mental concentration based on the liberation of the mind, giving importance to the cultivation of virtue and wisdom (enlightenment). The ultimate aim of Buddhist meditation is to attain the supreme bliss of enlightenment (nirvana). The central part of Buddhist meditation is a realization of the ultimate goal of life.

The core of Buddhist meditation is the practice of the eightfold noble path. The eightfold virtues are right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration. The proceedings of Buddhist meditation are based on "samatha", which literally means 'tranquility', and "vipassana" (insight), meaning mindfulness.

Samatha

(tranquility) meditation involves breathing and development of loving kindness. Samatha teaches how to progress your life through the four jhanas (knowledges), the four stages of tranquility. The aim of this meditation is to develop detachment, concentration, happiness and equanimity. It trains the mind to concentrate on a single object in order to produce states of tranquility. There are 40 different types of samatha meditations.

Vipassana (insight) meditation develops self understanding through comprehending feelings, mind and dhamma (the teaching or mental objects). It trains the mind to observe the various things that come in through the six senses. By practicing insight meditation, you can develop wisdom which eradicates all ignorance and frees you from suffering. It is widely considered as one of the purest and finest techniques that increases your capacity for a balanced and happy living.

Today, Buddhist meditation is widely accepted as a device to attain a variety of goals such as physical relaxation and spiritual blissfulness. It can also function as an adjunct therapy for pain reduction and stress management.

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