Posted by David on November 26, 2002 at 14:44:40:
In Reply to: Please explain the differences between the different types of meditation posted by Jennifer on November 02, 2002 at 12:34:10:
meditations teach relaxation first,so for many people,that is
enough,,to relax and let their cares go...others,like Vipassana,
what Buddha taught,help one to see the workings of their own Mind
..and to let go of negative thoughts which can trap you,like
addictions and other obsessions,,there are chanting meditations
like SoHum and Arhum which are ancient sortof brainwashing for
mentally ill people to make them learn compassion and oneness of
all lifeforms,also good for many people now who are greedy and
self-centered...Jainism and buddhism have a long tradition and
they know what is in the Human heart,go there and learn..