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The Different Stages of Meditation
These are some of the different stages of meditation:
Sitting still. It might be difficult to control the mind, but, we can at least perfect the art of sitting still. Some people can even struggle with this, if they live very hectic and agitated lives. However, for meditation we need to be able to keep the body perfectly still and relaxed for a good length of time. Sitting still is a precursor to meditation.
Relaxation. The next stage is to relax the body and remind ourselves that we are going to focus on our meditation and nothing else. We want to let go of any tension and stress. We can do a few breathing exercises to let go of any stress we may have.
Observation of Thoughts. The next stage is to observe our thoughts as they come and go. We can’t expect to stop them straight away, but, we want to gradually detach ourselves from them. By observing our thoughts we realise thoughts are external to us, so it is easier to let go of them. We realise many thoughts come into the mind, but, we have the power to accept or reject them.
Dharana. This is concentration. When we concentrate we focus on only one object at a time. It may be a candle, flower or sacred picture. But, in pure dharana all our awareness and energy is focused on this object. Stray thoughts cannot enter our mind, but, they get blocked out by the power of our concentration.
Dhyana. This is the state of meditation where our mind is still. Thoughts do not come to bother us. We have entered into a pure meditative consciousness and we are able to hold ourselves in this fixed state of mind. In this state we well feel a sense of peace, oneness and expansion.
Samadhi. In samadhi we are completely absorbed in our meditation. We have become so absorbed we will lose sense of self and the external world. Our consciousness will be flooded with infinite peace, light and delight. It is an experience that cannot be described in words. The poet Rumi said, it is impossible to share this ecstatic consciousness the poet can only share as much as a bee can carry a few drops of honey from a full jar.
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confidnz said on February 25th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
I’m with you! Bunch of crooked knuckle-draggers in our state.
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phenixknt said on February 28th, 2009 at 4:47 am
LMAO this guy is RIDICULOUS, As an independent LOL this guys is why they lost the indy vote. LOL Utterly ridiculous!
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0180871a said on March 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 am
not convicted yet, right?
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bickneller said on March 5th, 2009 at 10:23 am
This guy got one too many wedgies in high school.
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ahantu said on March 8th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Tom Delay, his brain is a real delay ! XD Must be that Texas Grass he’s smoking… Need to get me some of that too
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eliasbwick said on March 12th, 2009 at 4:49 am
Why is a felon on TV ?
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berzerkzero said on March 15th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I’m from Texas and I am embarrassed by all the terrible politicans that come from my state, George Bush, Tom Delay, Phil Gramm and the list could go on and on. One day I hope my state will stop electing these morons
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wyinuza said on March 15th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
hahahahaha! 2Bad
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ezekielthemack said on March 17th, 2009 at 9:36 am
You’re obviously on crack
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mikeybrumbrum said on March 19th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
STIPID !
INFERIOR !
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ezekielthemack said on March 21st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Well as I said, if you don’t believe me, try me. You really are a stupid individual aren’t you? Are you related to Palin?
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AverageVoter said on March 21st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
ezkielthemack
I do not believe you. Have a nice day as well.
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bellajj75 said on March 22nd, 2009 at 1:19 am
Tom, Tom, Tom, you are one of the reasons for the demise of the Grand Old Party!
He is so ignorant! He doesn’t even know what a Marxist is, or even understand Black Liberation Theology! Ignorance will be the death of us.
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spam462 said on March 22nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
Who in Europe is paying 90-per-cent? This guy is a moron peddling propaganda
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ezekielthemack said on March 25th, 2009 at 1:23 am
AverageVote, you are obviously of average intellect. My riposte was figure of speech (as if you didn’t know). Don’t ever make the mistake of trying to make me appear intellectually inferior. I promise you I have more intelligence in my pinky in than you have in your entire being. If you don’t believe me, try me. Have a nice day…
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AverageVoter said on March 25th, 2009 at 5:18 am
ezkielthemack
Gee, a promise to commit an assault. Your intellectual ability is no doubt truly astonishing. Perhaps I will sustain some type of brain injury and then we can debate as equals.
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desgirl19 said on March 26th, 2009 at 4:57 am
and they next President of the untited states…………..Drum roll please………..BARACK OBAMA
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ezekielthemack said on March 27th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
If this asshole had a brain he’d be dangerous.
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ezekielthemack said on March 29th, 2009 at 4:50 am
I wish people would stop using the the words Marxism and socialism when they don’t know the MEANING of the words. There are too many ignorant people around and most of them are Republican.
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ezekielthemack said on March 31st, 2009 at 2:20 am
I’m gonna come back here and kick your ass when Obama wins. Brace yourself fool!!!
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Hyvaerinen said on April 1st, 2009 at 2:38 am
What!? European countries’ richest people paying 80 or 90 percent taxes?! I know many Americans would consider Finland a “socialist” country. Well, then some figures Mr. Delay “distributes” to the people do not match: For example, Nokia Corporation Chair of the Board Jorma Ollila paid 49% in taxes last year. — “How low can you go,” American right-wing demagogues!?
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AverageVoter said on April 1st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Annoy NBC; Vote McCain!
Obama wants to spread the wealth around but only with other people’s money. He won’t even take care of his own aunt, who is an illegal alien and is living in public housing.
Obama = ACORN = Vote Fraud
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diffidatio said on April 4th, 2009 at 5:06 am
A Marxist? Jesus, these people have no idea what they’re talking about. How would Delay define “marxist”? Gives Marxists a bad name!
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dkfaust said on April 7th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I agree with everything that Mr. Delay says …when you replace “Barack Obama” with “George W. Bush”.
