Meditations 2018 October

These meditation practices were done at the weekly guided meditation sessions during October and November 2018.

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1. Inner preparation

Rest the mind in the thought of that wholeness of being which though unseen is ever within and around us, whose nature is peace, purity and perfection. We give our reverent attention to that power and presence. [About one minute.]

 

2. Breathing practice

Breathe slowly, drawing up the in-breath as if from the navel to the point between the eyebrows. With each in-breath say silently the word ‘Wholeness’, with each out-breath ‘Fulfilment’. [About five minutes]

 

3. Dismissing Thoughts 

Give free scope to your mind to think, but whatever idea the mind brings before you, say: “It is an illusion. I do not want it.” [About five minutes.]

4. Meditation on a text

OM
O MY MIND,
FIND REST IN THAT MOST BLESSED PEACE
THAT IS EVER WITHIN THEE
AND FOLLOW NOT AFTER THAT
WHICH IS TRANSIENT.
OM

Repeat the text silently a few times until the meaning is grasped, then focus the attention on that. If the mind wanders off, firmly and gently bring it back to the text and the meaning. [About six minutes.]
More about meditating on a text

 

5. Closing offering

Extend thoughts of unconditional goodwill to all. [One minute]

 

Here are recordings of a guided meditation session with these practices, led by the Warden at Shanti Sadan.

This is the whole session, including the introduction and more on the principles behind meditation. (40 mins)
You may find it helpful to listen to this version at least once.

This version has been edited to focus on the practices and it could be followed for our own daily meditation (21 mins)

 

For more on how to meditate see this section on daily meditation practice.