02 Feb '10 17:14>
Originally posted by black beetleI have a very sore back from sitting upright for so long day after day.
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You need no herbs; just get lotus/ semi-lotus at the seven-point Vairacona if you are trained, or sit comfortably, steady your mind with slow regular breaths and focus on the breath till you sense reasonable steadiness of mind. Observe your mind and notice whatever is happening within it. In the beginning there will be thoughts because this is t ...[text shortened]... cate humbly all pleasant sights for the liberation of all beings.
May All Beings Be Happy
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My take on meditation is that I'm trying to get to a state where I'm meditating all the time. I try to keep one part of my attention centered and "inward looking" at all times. During any activity.
As for sitting in a lotus postion, I do this sporadically and not regurlarly. I find a less structured approach better for my overall disposition.
I have spent many a day, week and even month meditating in the past. I have spent 10 days sitting on a beach, for example. It nearly drove me crazy and I needed to find a more 'balanced' appraoach to meditation.
I know I need no herbs. I know whats wrong with me-I'm painfully aware of my deficiencies at nearly every hour of the day. But what can I do? The middle path for me is one where I eventually get bored with the outer peripheries of my past trappings and get over my vices once and for all. There is just no point in trying to kid myself, trying to make out I'm something I'm not.
I hope this helps in providing you with a basic outline of what I call my "spiritual practice". Any furthur advice is always welcome.
Thank You.