Today on the Musings blog (a blog about mind, art, productivity and more), Koroush Dini MD, talks about how he defines meditation. He tries to define it simply ~ in 25 words or less ~ as:
Meditation is a regularly practiced focus on a pre-defined object.
The object could be a mantra, a physical object, the breath, an emotion or just watching the flow of thoughts.
The one thing I *might* add to the end of his definition would be the words for healing or to become present or for self-awareness…. But maybe it’s not necessary to define the intention within the definition. Hmmm…
Do you agree with this definition of meditation? If not, what is your definition of meditation? (Remember the challenge is to keep it to less than 25 words.) Before commenting, be sure to link over to the blog and read his entire explanation of the definition: The Definition of Meditation | Musings.
Namaste to all and have a wonderful, beautiful week.
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Interesting definition. For me, this definition would be more related to practicing concentration rather than meditation, which in itself is very helpful for meditation – no doubt about it. Meditation as I understand it, however, is regularly practiced focus on “going behind” the observer who focuses on a pre-defined object. There’s the object and the observer. The observer focuses on a particular object. Now, try to find the observer! This means going “behind” the observer (and also the object of meditation that the observer observes). Or in other words: Concentrate on an object. Then, observe who is observing. Go and try to find the observer. And that’s it. This is meditation. It sounds weird but really it is not that complicated. You will know that the technique works when there’s softness and gentleness within you – and most important: stillness of the mind! Just try it. Practice, practice, practice.
Krishnamurti defined meditation as a practice to “make the space between thoughts longer”. He spoke in great detail about the limitations of the mind and thus thoughts. The “space between” is accessed through meditation where truth and self-actualization lie.
To read more about his explanation, visit here: http://www.messagefrommasters.com/Meditation/Jiddu-Krishnamurti/krishnamurti_what_is_meditation.htm
Eckhart Tolle ‘s Present Moment Reminder: “Whenever you step out of the noise of thinking, that is meditation, and a different state of consciousness arises.”
Intention is necessary, otherwise the fruits of meditation would be lost.
I would like to consider intention to be based on bhakti.
I define meditation as the practice of holding ones concentration on an object or thought for a
period of time. Meditation occurs when the practitioner merges into the object he or she is meditating on.
Sat Nam, (reverent greetings)
Meditation is simply cleaning a cesspool – it is a shower for the MInd. We must meditate every day so that we may experience our own divinity.
peace to all,
Catalyst Yogi
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