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A page-by-page Contents Index of the whole websiteIF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ANY PAGE IN THIS CONTENTS INDEX - JUST CLICK ON ITS HEADING IN THE NAVIGATION BUTTONS ON THE LEFT OF THE PAGE- THEN YOU CAN RETURN HERE VIA THE 'HOME' PAGE LINK THAT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE IN THE WEBSITE
Gives you a very general outline of what this Website contains.
------------ABOUT ME
Gives an Introduction to who I am, and how I came to write this website, it also gives an index of the different schools and teachers of meditation that I have studied with in the past.
------------WHAT MEDITATION IS
An easily understandable answer to the question - 'What is Meditation ?' - with mental exercises to demonstrate exactly. Alternative meditation name suggestions. What is meant by 'here and now and 'in the present,' as used in the context of meditation. With 4 sub-pages, each looking at a different aspect of meditation, as in this page contents list below;-
HISTORY OF MEDITATION
A look at where and when meditation first started, with relevance mainly to the Hindu and Buddhist meditations. The connections for Christians through the Bible, with Scriptures meditation references. Modern applications and Techniques.
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Lists the various ways that people can be helped by meditation - physically, mentally, psychologically and in the areas of spirituality and religions. Other positive effects of meditation. A look at how it can help with the learning and practice of Martial Arts. A list of the health benefits of meditation, including pain control, to reduce stress, insomnia, high blood pressure and so on. A caution about the very rare non-beneficial effects. Emphasis on the respect and care that must be shown towards meditation.
USES OF MEDITATION
A comparison and contrast with Benefits. Uses as a relaxation technique. Uses for stress management, self development, to improve self awareness and mental discipline. The use as a tool for treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. Used in order to better understand religions or other philosophical or spiritual disciplines. As a tool to improve the power of martial arts. A comparison between prayer and meditation.
CHAKRAS AND CHI ENERGY
An explanation of these two important terms - and their relevance to meditation. An index list with graphics and details about each Chakra. Explaining what is meant by 'Kundalini Energy,' and the Dantien (or Hara), which is the physical Centre of Gravity Point.
Recent studies using modern medical technology, (like the EEG, PET and MRI machines), allow us to get a clearer idea of how Meditation works - what is going on in the brain when we meditate - and also a complete comparison with Hypnosis.
This gives an overview of the contents of different kinds of meditation. It talks about 'mindfulness meditation' versus 'concentration meditation.' It divides meditation into 4 major groups, and gives a contents list of each group. The 4 groups are;- Active meditations....Passive Meditations....In Between Active and Passive....Sounds and Meditation.... The following list will tell you what is in each page under the general 'TYPES of MEDITATION' main page;-
Active meditation 1 - YOGA AND MEDITATION
Looks at Yoga as an overview, with an index of the different types of Yoga schools. With greater detail about the more common ones - Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Naked yoga and Raja yoga. Discussion about the philosophy of yoga, and its connections to Buddhism. Online instruction in breathing meditation taken from the yoga discipline.
Active meditation 2 - MARTIAL ARTS AND MEDITATION
Starts with a contents/index of the different martial arts, and talks about their connections with meditation. History of the martial arts. An online meditation class based on an Aikido meditation form.
Active meditation 3 - DANCE AND MEDITATION
Talks mainly about the Sufis, with sections about the history and philosophy of Sufism - with a great Sufi story ! A look at other systems that use dance as part of their rituals.
Active meditation 4 - PAIN AND MEDITATION
The use of meditation to control pain, - both for use in rituals, such as the North American Indian Sundance, the Hindu body piercing and Firewalking, - but also from a medical point of view to control pain after operations and other situations. A personal example of meditation controlling pain.
Passive meditation 1 - BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION
A look at the philosophy and history of Buddhism, with a contents/index of the different kinds, or schools, of Buddhism. Discussion of Vipassana and Samatha Buddhist meditations.
Passive meditation 2 - ZEN MEDITATION
The concepts of Koans, Shibumi (or Shibui), Zazen and Boddhisattwas. Index of the different types of Zen meditation, with information about Zafus and Seiza benches. Use of Buddhist meditation bells. Free guided meditation script online - for a typical Buddhist Zazen meditation
Passive meditation 3 - JAINISM AND MEDITATION
An overview of the Jain philosophy - which above all preaches Ahimsa - the principle that all life - both human and non-human is sacred, and non-violence is the guiding principle. The smallest of the major religions, but with a large influence on the rest of the Indian sub-continent.
Passive meditation 4 - OTHER RELIGIONS AND MEDITATION
An overview of other religions that use some form of meditation as part of their teachings. Information about Christian meditation, in the form of Bible meditation and also the use of Christian meditation music. A study of the Sikh religion, its history and its use of meditation.
Passive meditation 5 - MANTRAS FOR MEDITATION
Explanation of what a Mantra is, and the thory behind the use of mantras for meditation. How Transcendental Meditation fits in. History of the mantra 'AUM' and free class on learning how to meditate with mantras. Importance of a good meditation clock or meditation timer.
Passive meditation 6 - MANDALAS AND YANTRAS FOR MEDITATION
What are Mandalas, Tankas and Yantras ? An explanation with examples of each type, indexed as to their origins. Example of Tibetan art in the form of a Tanka. Free guided meditation online on how to meditate using all three kinds of meditation images - with content of several good graphics as examples of each.
In Between meditation 1 - TAI CHI AND CHI GUNG AND MEDITATION
History and use of Tai Chi and Chi Gung (Qigong), with examples of benefits and uses. Explanation of the Yin/Yang (Tai Chi Tu) symbol. Online meditation examples of both Tai Chi and Chi Gung.
In Between meditation 2 - TAOISM AND MEDITATION
Origins of Taoism - Lao Tzu, Confucius and Buddha. About the Dao (Tao), and the I Ching. The 'Tao of Pooh.'
SOUNDS AND MEDITATION
Here we look at the different ways that sounds can be used in Meditation - including examples from many countries. Also information for a Music Meditation that you can do yourself, with effective contents.
Probably one of the most useful pages in the whole Website - this gives general information about Guided Meditations in general - then gives several free online scripts of Guided Meditations for you to start to use immediately, on different content topics such as- Relaxation -- Stress -- Pain Relief -- Color Meditation -- Insomnia - and so on - with new ones being added regularly.
This page gives interesting and informative links to other websites, all of which have some information content that I found particularly unusual - and wished to share with you.
------------"MY SECRET WEAPON"
The interesting (and very personal) story of how this Website got created !
------------SUBLIMINAL
About this intriguing topic - does Subliminal advertising work ? The history of how it cane about.
------------ENTRAINMENT
A very important page - especially as I am using Entrainment in most of my Meditation CDs and MP3 downloads. Certainly a very powerful tool to make your meditations much more deep and efficient - effortlessly !
------------BIOFEEDBACK
Somewhat of a loose connection to meditation - but certainly worth examining what it is all about.
------------CDs AND MP3 DOWNLOADS
Without any doubt - the absolutely best way to meditate like a Buddhist monk within days, with no effort on your part ! The contents give a variety of interesting and powerful meditations that have been Pre-recorded by me, and offered to you as professional type CDs and MP3 downloads. (Basically the focus of the whole website).
............MANIFESTATION TECHNIQUES
Manifestation Technique is the current "buzzword" in the Meditation and mind Improvement community worldwide. Here I explain what it is all about - and also give a UNIQUE idea to create your own Individual and Personalized Manifestation Technique - that will make this technique enormously more powerful for you.
............TOOLS
In this page on Tools I give information about accessories that may be useful for you as you are practicing your meditations. The contents include such as;- Clothing, meditation pads and cushions, Seiza benches - (including full instructions how to build your own Seiza bench), Zafus, Zabutons, Malas and many other useful and unique resources.
.............E-BOOKS
This is just as it says - about useful E-Books that I have created for you. There will be more and more E-Books added from time to time, as many people prefer to have something in a more formal book format to study from - rather than learning through Web pages.
............. There will also be more and more places in the website for you to interact and add your own contributions, comments, feedback, photos, interesting experiences and so on. I have done this to make it much more interesting for you - so that YOU all can feel that YOU individually have a part in this constantly growing website. You will see places where you are invited to contribute, on certain selected pages. Get involved - and make a difference !
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