Is Buddhist meditation more than just sitting with good posture?

August 26, 2009 1:58 pm admin Miscellaneous

Is Buddhist meditation more than just sitting with good posture and closing your eyes while ambient music plays in the background? That’s usually the first thing people think about when they think of meditation, thanks to the stereotypical images we see in the media.

But obviously there’s so much more to meditation than what we’re seeing. Besides, Buddhist monks and nuns don’t practice meditation in their daily lives for no reason.

In order to understand the role that Buddhist meditation plays in the lives of Buddhists and individuals like yourselves, sites like the Shambhala Sun offer a wealth of material on this topic that can help you discover the significance of mediation. There is a special section on the Shambhala Sun website that offers a variety of instructions on how to meditate. Have a look on this page if you’re interested in this topic.