Date: 12/02/2023 12/03/2023
Location: Star River Meditation Center
Teacher: Jason
Sitting Meditation
The Meaning of Seated Meditation
Seated meditation is a way for the body and mind to return from daily busyness and tension to a state of calm, clarity, and inner steadiness. Through a simple posture and gentle awareness, it helps one release accumulated pressure, reconnect with oneself, and return to the authenticity of the present moment.
1. What Is Seated Meditation?
Seated meditation is a method of inner cultivation that stabilizes the body, harmonizes the breath, and clarifies the mind, allowing the body and mind to return to balance, clarity, and steadiness. It helps one withdraw from external noise and inner turbulence, creating space for deeper relaxation and transformation.
2. The “Inner Foundations” of Meditation
1.Returning to the present moment: Releasing attention from thoughts and memories.
2.Self-awareness: Seeing the true condition of the body and emotions.
3.Stopping habitual reactions: Not being driven by emotions or thoughts.
4.Natural breathing: Letting steady breathing relax the body and mind.
5.Inner settling: Allowing the mind to rest in clarity without disturbance.
3. Main Meanings and Benefits of Meditation
1.Seeing the true self: Recognizing emotional patterns and habitual reactions.
2.Reduced anxiety and stress: The nervous system shifts from tension to relaxation.
3.Enhanced concentration: The mind becomes less easily distracted.
4.Inner strength: Facing challenges with calmness and clarity.
5.Returning to the essence of living: Acting with ease rather than being pushed by impulses.
4. Ways to Practice Meditation
1.Natural posture: Stable and comfortable without rigid rules.
2.Breath awareness: Observing the rhythm of inhaling and exhaling.
3.Thought observation: Seeing thoughts arise and fade.
4.Body awareness: Noticing contact points and shifts in tension.
5.Settling in the present: Gently returning attention to the moment.
5. Facts About Meditation
What is the core meaning of meditation?
Seeing how the mind operates, thereby transforming one’s way of living.
Is a thought-free mind necessary?
No. The point is to observe thoughts, not eliminate them.
How long until changes appear?
Five to ten minutes a day is enough to feel noticeable effects.
Conclusion
The meaning of seated meditation is to return the mind to clarity and steadiness, allowing life to be lived with more authenticity and ease. When the mind pauses and returns to the present moment, meditation reveals its transformative strength, making life deeper, lighter, and clearer.
