A Self Meditation Book Series And Ongoing Practice

By Annabelle Holman


Meditation, while originally born of Buddhism is not necessarily associated with any one religion. There are most likely far more secular practitioners than religious ones. Many consider working through a self meditation book series part of a Spiritual path but do not see the work as being associated with organized religion.

Some topics which Mr. Hazelton and others have written self help guides for are related to addiction. Books include titles on over eaters, twelve step programs, sex addiction and others. The main reason for these book series are that an ongoing practice can help individuals find the focus and will to change.

Some ongoing practice is considered part of the Buddhist Faith. Today, meditation has found its place in both the secular and spiritual aspects of society. Given Buddhist philosophy suggest it takes seven years to reach enlightenment, individuals often prefer the more secular sessions unless a devout Buddhist.

While part of some religious practices, meditation itself does not have to be associated with a church, synagogue or temple. While there are many meditative groups which meet in these locations, most do not require those attending classes and workshops to become members of the congregation.

When attending meditation outside the home, it is important to always remain polite, respectful and quiet. Going to a circle or class can often help individuals meet others of like mind. Life long friendships and relationships have been formed through shared practice. When a class ends, individuals often team up and still meditate together, most often sharing homes for the group practice.

When it comes to basic forms, "focused meditation, " individuals focus 100% of energy on a problem or situation until finding a resolution. "Letting go, " is used to clear the mind of built up, clutter and stress. A good way of "letting go, " is to count down from 100 backwards while thinking of nothing and no one.

Practitioners and workshop leaders alike need to understand the basic structure of the body. It is also important to understand natural responses and how each work. This understanding provides the focus and strength needed to maintain a regular regimen of practice.

The practice can also be seen as a healing agent in that it has been proven to help ease pain. In some cases, it has been reported that ongoing practice has also cured cancer. Most often, while the first is true, the latter is far more rare and there have been no official research studies which report the claim as valid.

Audio files and visualizations related to meditating are offered on a number of different websites. There are also a number of websites which offer a basic introduction into the practice. While these are often free of charge, some individuals still prefer books and practice at home. Others, prefer to attend classes, seminars and workshops and attend local community events related to the practice.




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