Meditation FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Meditation.

This FAQ about Meditation was compiled and written by Jeffrey Chance jeffjc@cs.mcgill.ca with numerous contributions by others.

1. Newsgroup and Internet Resources: The general charter of alt.meditation, which was created ...

2. What is meditation?: The basic idea generally associated with why people meditate ...

3. How is meditation different from relaxation, thinking,concentration or self-hypnosis?: Relaxation: Relaxation is a common by-product ...

4. What are the different meditation techniques?: Meditation involves concentrating on something to ...

6. What are the ABC's of meditation?: There are a few recommended guidelines for meditation:...

7. Is there any religious implication or affiliation with meditation?: Meditation has been and still is a central practice ...

8. Does meditation have any ethical implications?: In many traditions meditation practice is a means ...

9. What is the best time of day to meditate?: While meditation is beneficial at any time, most ...

10. Why do some people use music while meditating?: Meditative music (not rock-n-roll !) can help in ...

11. Should I meditate with my eyes open or with my eyes closed?: Different traditions give different answers. Closing your ...

12. What are the physiological effects of meditation?: The most common physiological effects of meditation ...

13. When I meditate I experience physical pain in my body. Whatshould I do?: Sensations (itching/aches/pains/etc.) can arise in the body ...

14. How long should I meditate?: When first learning meditation it is usually not ...

15. Do I need a teacher to learn to meditate?: It is theoretically possible to learn meditation from ...

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