Buddhist Society of Western Australia
About Guided Meditation
Guided meditation is a process by which one or more participants meditate in response to the guidance provided by a trained practitioner or teacher, either in person or via a written text, sound recording, video, or audiovisual media comprising music or verbal instruction, or a combination of both.
Thubten Norbu Ling - Santa Fe
Thubten Norbu Ling - Santa Fe
Yogic Sleep, Yoga Nidra | Guided Meditation
The Sanskrit word Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. Yoga is not only about the postures, but we also can learn the art of sleeping from the Yogis. It is the deep state of relaxation between sleep and awake state. Several Yogis claim that an hour of yogic sleep equals four hours of regular night sleep. But let's not get confused and try skipping sleep for Yoga Nidra. It can be incorporated into a .
Guided Meditations
When life gets hectic and chaotic you can easily find peace through using guided meditation. Many people employ different techniques to relieve stress and enhance their physical and mental well being. Meditation is a fantastic discovery when it comes to easily handling the stressful situations that are brought on by everyday life. Daily meditation can, in a short period of time, help you develop a center of harmony and peace in your life.
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Meditation on Shakya Muni Buddha – How to calm Body and Mind?
“Buddha” is a Sanskrit word that means “fully awakened.” It refers not only to Shakyamuni, or Gautama, the
founder of the teachings that came to be known as Buddhism.
A powerful way to discover our own buddha-nature is to open ourselves to the external Buddha. With continual
practice, our ordinary self-image gradually falls away and We learn instead to identify with our innate wisdom and compassion: our own Buddhahood.
Before starting the meditation place the Thangka/painting of Shakyamuni .
The Tantric Phurba – A protective ritual dagger
The phurba is a ritual dagger used in Tantric practices. It is used to protect against negative energies and to promote positive change.
The phurba is not to be used for violence or harm, and should only be used for ritual purposes. It is a powerful tool for protection and should be used with care and respect.
Origin of Phurba in Tibet
The renowned Buddhist master Padmasambhava, who was initiated by the Indian sage Prabhahastin, is said .
How to draw a Mandala?
Drawing mandalas is fun. When you are trying to create something new relax and think echo of your soul and the surroundings.
Sketching and giving shape to the mandala can be a new experience in your life which can help to explore yourself and find the shapes, colors, and patterns to represent your current state of mind to your most deeply-desired wish for yourself, for a loved one, or for humanity.
You can design a mandala .
Root Chakra – Primary energy storage
The root chakra is also called Muladhara in Sanskrit which is primary energy storage. It is located at the base of the spine in the vicinity of the coccygeal plexus beneath the sacrum. It is associated with your most basic survival needs.
Where is root chakra is located on the body?
Muladhara is located at the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae, the root chakra is responsible for your sense .