Jantra
and Mandala Meditation
technique
While
the mantra helps us to focus our
mind by using the sound, Jantra
helps us to focus by using our
eyes. Jantras are two or
three-dimensional geometrical
shapes that depict energetic
levels in space. Whether they
are simple or complex, jantras
are composed of rectangular that
contains a circle, lotus
flowers, triangles, and the root
spot at the middle.
Mandala
is complex and more picturesque
type of Jantra, built and shaped
by circles.
How
to meditate Jantra and Mandala
meditation techniques? For
beginning of meditation choose
your Jantra or Mandala and place
it at the your eyesight level.
You can observe the
pictures
effortlessly or even close your
eyes and try to imagine the
picture. When your eyes are
open, let them browse freely
around picture, exploring every
detail of it. Then stop your
glance at the center of picture
and let the shapes of image
occupy your mind. When your eyes
are tired, close hem and try to
image the picture in your mind.
Candle
Meditation
technique
How
to meditate Candle meditation
technique? In
order to exercise this
meditation technique, place a
lit candle at the level of your
eyesight, or a little bit lower.
Then place your self into
position for meditation. Look
straight into the flame of
candle and focus still on it. If
your thoughts drift away, just
re-focus yourself back to the
candle flame. You can blink
whenever you feel that is
necessary. If your eyes get
tired, close them and visualize
the candle flame at the back of
your lids. Be prepared that it
will take some time until you
learn to calm your mind. After
some time of applying of this
meditation technique, focusing your sight on the
candle flame will be pleasant.
Trataka
Meditation
technique
This
is the concentration exercise
that brings you to meditative
state in a natural way. At same
time this exercise is
strengthening your eyes.
How
to meditate Trataka meditation
technique? As
preparation for this meditation
technique,
place yourself in your
meditation position and chose a
still object that you will be
pointing your sight into. Let it
be on your eyes level. It can be
a picture, flower, etc. Trataka
meditation technique can be exercised in
the countryside too. If you are
there, you can focus on
landscape, tree or at the top of
the mountain. Do not stare and
loose focus, because your
intention is to look carefully
without stress. Observe
continuously, without eye blink,
until tears comes through your
eyes. Tears are cleaning your
eyes. When the tears start to
drop, close your eyes and
visualize your object between
your eyes. Then continue to look
at your object continuously. Try
to repeat a whole cycle several
times. Try to continue your
exercise every time. This level
of concentration is an excellent
preparation for a meditation.
Once you master the
concentration for an object, you
can glide in the state of
meditation.
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