DalTheJigsaw123 Posted September 23, 2009 Thoughts on Chanting? (During Meditation?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chen Posted September 23, 2009 Depending on the type of meditation. In my school it is silent ,only focusing in dan tien. In other types of meditation it is known,(I never practiced), that a certain sound or combination of it are used to vibrate certain chakras. If you can be more specific, someone else can answer to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vajrahridaya Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) It's very helpful. In my practice we have visualization with mantra and mudra. These integrate action, with contemplation of the meaning of the words and visualization which includes colors and the idea of seeing them as natural manifestations of enlightened awareness. So when one sees colors in regular day to day life which everything is made of, we see everything as integrated with meditative awareness, sound vibrating the center openings, mudra opening up energy channels in contemplative movement and the experience that all manifestation is the reflection of our own meditative awareness. So for a Vajrayana and Dzogchen practitioner, it's very helpful! Not to mention it hones intention with the meaning of the chants. Edited September 23, 2009 by Vajrahridaya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C Yu C He Taiji Posted September 23, 2009 In my school we chant the first two lines of the Dao De Jing (dao ke dao fei chang dao, ming ke ming fei chang ming) in order to stay on the path and gradually understand the true virtues of the Dao as our astral body is filled with the chants/thoughts. Â Chrisn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerard Posted September 23, 2009 No need. Better be mindful of your breathing. Read this:  http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors.../breathmed.html  This is the bread and butter (and starting point) of Vipassana meditation as taught by Gautama Buddha. Nothing beats this system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted September 23, 2009 Chanting good. A chant can be an audio chi gung, when the vowels & vibrations are right and the meanings are sacred its a transcendental style of practice. Â Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Posted September 23, 2009 I love those chants, I downloaded them and listen to them when meditate:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g263N4XzoZo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di8y4IYe6dE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyIIObFyK4I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU1La7k-ajs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLF-pqLYlcI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4noQ0MD1_8s  there are several chants that are repeating but I like the videos which are different, I hope you enjoy <3<3<3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DalTheJigsaw123 Posted September 23, 2009 No need. Better be mindful of your breathing. Read this:  http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors.../breathmed.html  This is the bread and butter (and starting point) of Vipassana meditation as taught by Gautama Buddha. Nothing beats this system.  Thank you so much!  I love those chants, I downloaded them and listen to them when meditate:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g263N4XzoZo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di8y4IYe6dE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyIIObFyK4I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU1La7k-ajs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLF-pqLYlcI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4noQ0MD1_8s  there are several chants that are repeating but I like the videos which are different, I hope you enjoy <3<3<3  Why thank you! How can I download it? I'm using Google Chrome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Thank you so much! Why thank you! How can I download it? I'm using Google Chrome! Â there is a free software Youtube Downloader you can download them and then convert as mp3 Edited September 24, 2009 by steam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vajrahridaya Posted September 25, 2009 there is a free software Youtube Downloader you can download them and then convert as mp3 Â Â My girlfriends favorite!! YAY!!! Looooove it!! Makes me all lovey dovey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSongsofDistantEarth Posted September 25, 2009 Â My girlfriends favorite!! YAY!!! Looooove it!! Makes me all lovey dovey. Â Â Gak! tmi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vajrahridaya Posted September 25, 2009 Gak! tmi. Â No, not sexual, I had the thought that someone might misinterpret that. It had to be you! Of course!! But this time you actually have an excuse... Â It does sound like that. Â No, I mean I get all soft, super relaxed and teary eyed when I listen to that version of the Om Mani Padme Hum, not all sexual. Sheesh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
