Monday, Nov. 15th, 2010 Watching our minds
An excellent overview of meditation, this article by Niki Jiminez, a member of the Christchurch Diamond Way centre, was originally published by The Press in New Zealand.
There are many concepts and ideas about meditation.
One can only do it sitting down in quiet surroundings. It is a state of mind with no thoughts, or a sense of peace combined with white light. Most of all, we think that it is something separate and special from our everyday activities.
Friday, Jan. 15th, 2010 On the Meditation on the 16th Karmapa
This interview with Lama Ole Nydahl was conducted by Stefan Watzlawek and Melanie Zaremba on May 24, 2006, in Houston, Texas.
Buddhism Today: The meditation on the 16th Karmapa is the main meditation in all of our centers, and every new person coming to our centers first meditates on the 16th Karmapa. Why? What is so special about this meditation?
Friday, Nov. 20th, 2009 Meditation - Experience Your Own Mind
Buddhist meditations are practical exercises to recognize one's own mind. They lead both to a calm mind and to direct recognition of the nature of mind.
Friday, Mar. 20th, 2009 Buddhist Meditation
Focus your mind and change your life. Learn the basics of Buddhist meditation in 3 minutes. New scientific studies reveal our extraordinary potential to transform ourselves through meditation, and also show that the physical and mental benefits, are both solid and real.
Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 2009 Seven Points on Meditation (Part 1)
The purpose of meditation is to realise the true nature of mind, the achievement of Buddhahood. Mind is the basis for both our present experience of conditioned existence and enlightenment. Enlightenment is realizing mind's true nature, whereas ordinary life is being unaware of this nature.
Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 2009 Seven Points on Meditation (Part 2)
by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche (see also Part 1)
The Essence of Shamatha and Vipashyana
The third point is a concise explanation of how shamatha and vipashyana become natural. In the beginning stages of shamatha and vipashyana, our meditation is not natural, it is somewhat contrived. Meditation is only completely real when it is natural, as I explained briefly in point two.