Buddhist Meditation is practiced by Buddhists world wide, but it is not one specific type of meditation. Different meditative techniques and methods are used depending on the particular Buddhist School.

While different schools focus their attention on various techniques, one thing remains the same world wide and that is the Buddha’s 4 Foundations to achieve mindfulness.

The 4 components that Buddhists focus on are the body, state of the mind, feelings/emotions and mental objects. It can take years pf practice and dedication to attain the high level of enlightenment that all Buddhist’s seek.

As with other types of meditation, Buddhist’s place a high importance on calming the mind to achieve self-awareness. One of the goals is to detach from the ego and live entirely in the present moment. This type of meditation does not use mantras, but rather the person meditating acts as an observer to the thoughts and feelings that arise in the mind, body and soul. As thoughts freely flow, the mind naturally unwinds over time and self-awareness is achieved.

Follow this simple meditation guide to begin your journey of enlightenment today….It’s not just for Monks!

1. Sit in a comfortable, relaxed position in a peaceful location. Maybe this is your bedroom or maybe it’s in a beautiful place outside.
2. Take deep breaths and begin to unwind. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.
3. Close your eyes and point your focus within.
4. Allow yourself to become deeply present and aware of your surroundings.
5. Acknowledge your thoughts, your worries, your fears but don’t get caught up in over analyzing what comes to mind. Take in your surroundings. Listen to the noises, smell the aromas and be truly present. Fully experience what’s happening at this point in time.