Spiritwalk: On Spiritual Practice

Spiritwalk

Spiritual Practice

Contents

Daily Meditation Practice

Living Peace

Staying Centered

Letting Go

The Blue Mountain Center Eight-Point Program

HOW TO MEDITATE

Really, there’s nothing to it…Just sit down and breathe… Then follow your breath with your conscious awareness…
NOW… do this some more…and some more…
and redirect your attention…and redirect again…
notice your distraction and then return to your breathing …

SEE!…It’s very simple...all it takes is practice... lots and lots of practice and sometimes a little guidance… but mostly practice being with breathing.
Don't complicate it...just sit, sit naturally, sit, quietly sit, sit, sit, sit....

That's my view of it but here is what the "experts" say about it...

The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation
Eight-Point Program for spiritual growth


1. Meditation Silent repetition in the mind of memorized inspirational passages from the world’s great religions. Practiced for one-half hour each morning. 2. The Mantram Silent repetition in the mind of a Holy Name or a hallowed phrase from one of the world’s great religions. Practiced whenever possible throughout the day or night. 3. Slowing Down Setting priorities and reducing the stress and friction caused by hurry. 4. One-Pointed Attention Giving full concentration to the matter at hand. 5. Training the Senses Overcoming conditioned habits and learning to enjoy what is beneficial. 6. Putting Others First Gaining freedom from selfishness and separateness; finding joy in helping others. 7. Spiritual Companionship Spending time regularly with others following the Eight-Point Program for mutual inspiration and support. 8. Reading the Mystics Drawing inspiration from writings by and about the world’s great spiritual figures and from the scriptures of all religions. For a fuller explanation see
The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation WebSite
http://www.nilgiri.org/html/epp.html

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