Questions regarding meditation and its interaction with the body. This can be during formal body awareness type practice or the effects of other forms of practice on the body.
Questions tagged [meditation-body]
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Directing attention on body parts
In daily life I'm trying to sense my body by directing my attention to a body part ( e.g lips , throat ) while still engaging with activities . I know when I feel a sensation on that body part my attention is there or that body part is now included…
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How is body language linked with meditation success?
Body language (smiling) seems to be linked to meditation success as per Bhante Vimalaramsi:
smiling is an important aspect for the meditation. Learning to smile with mind and raising slightly the corners of the mouth helps mind to be observant,…
Suminda Sirinath S. Dharmasena
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Danger of Body Scan Meditation
Once, one of my teachers, a Buddhist practitioner, advised against body scan meditation saying that it can cause psychosis and the surfacing of problematic contents. I have subscribed to this advice so far.
Is this really true? What are the dangers…
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How I can purify my physical body?
I don't like the shape of my body. My skin is poor. I lack physical stamina and strength. I feel hungry but I don't eat. I just don't like myself. How can I purify my body so that I feel good in it? My body is just lethargic, fatigued and weak. Did…
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