The Intention Experiment (timely data)

feeds@yuku.com (drrona) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:47:07 GMT

http://www.theintentionexperiment.com/peace/

September 14, 2008 will see the first in a series of Peace Intention Experiments testing the power of group intention to lower violence in areas around the world.

This could be the largest scientific study in history, with hundreds of thousands of participants sending an intention for peace under highly controlled scientific conditions.

Lynne...

Mantras

feeds@yuku.com (Solitary Spirit) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:41:41 GMT

Hello all,

A friend of mine recommended I repeat the mantra "om mani padme hum" whilst meditating. The thing is, I've not meditated much and only during guided meditations and I have no idea what she's talking about, why I should repeat it, what it does or means!!

Sorry to sound really thick

Please help

Taking break?

feeds@yuku.com (ShaktiRishi) — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:20:15 GMT

This might sound ridiculous to ask. Perhaps I simply need reassurance during this time.
I have been going through a lot (although anticipated) physically. (3 intense surgeries in a very short time).
Post surgically, each time, I have obviously had to pause my Asana practice for a time as I have had thousands of internal stitches.
However, During the recovery from my first surgery (which ended up being several months and infections later...) My meditation practice took deeper...

Urgent help needed

feeds@yuku.com (pupun82) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:16:41 GMT

Greeting to my fellow posters. . Well, I am a student. I am facing problem of concentration for past 1 year. I cannot able to concentrate on my studies even for 10 minutes continuously. Consequently my educational performance is degrading day by day. Anyone can give me some meditations/exercises, which can help me to let me concentrate for few minutes at least. Thanks in advance. Waiting for your help...

Meditation time

feeds@yuku.com (SimplyBill) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:40:40 GMT

I need some advice. I've been really diligent in the asanas practice, but my meditation time leaves a lot to be desired.
I have not set any time aside for that and it feels as thouh I'm avoiding it.
Firstly I'm not sure what to expect.
Secondly I'm not sure what I'll find. If I said I was kinda scared would that make any sense?
I really enjoy the practice and the physicality of the Yoga, but am unsure of the rest.
Any ideas on this?????
Well...

Little Mind, Big Mind Revealed Again

feeds@yuku.com (catnutrition) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:06:57 GMT

This is an absolutely astonishing thing: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/when-a-brain-scientist-suffers-a-stroke/?emc=eta1

(Can't figure out with Yuku how to make that an easy hyperlink -- sorry.)

Love, Anne

Peace of Mind; No thoughts

feeds@yuku.com (Mondfalke) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:55:07 GMT

I've done meditation on a daily basis some time ago and I achieved it ones that there were no thoughts, really no thoughts, in my head for about half a minute. (I can only guess) Because of various reasons I had to stop meditating that often.
Now, for about three weeks, I do it again on a daily basis but I cannot achieve the relative Peace of Mind that I had once. All the thoughts keep swirling around and distracting me. I can't even focus on my third eye or my nose tip with...

Don't forget your hat

feeds@yuku.com (elegant homunculus) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:40:04 GMT

The power of positive thinking and Buddhist meditation techniques saved the life of a Chinese construction worker.

Alan Watts

feeds@yuku.com (Lillylulu) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:08:42 GMT

Alan Watts on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBio1pRCkKg

this is just one on Yoga...follow the others listed to hear more.

You will have to cut and paste unless someone else can fix the link. every time i link it, it goes to a generic link instead of the specific one...

Meditation and Grounding

feeds@yuku.com (LauraCarpini) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:17:12 GMT

I just realized that the people who are the most edgy, in a passionate, creative sense may be the ones most reliant on routine. Extreme people are funny and they seem to adore routines; vacations at the same, appropriate time each year, a set time to rise, work and then to bed. I'm thinking of some of the gifted kids I worked with in the classroom. The first thing you do for them is set a routine. They can rely on it - it's solid - it's here. Like a set schedule at a yoga...

Freud and yoga nidra

feeds@yuku.com (yogalina) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:30:12 GMT

Hi, does anyone know if Sigmund Freud was inspired or influenced by yoga nidra? I've seen a lot of patternings in hypnosis which appear to have stemmed from yoga nidra and was wondering if Freud had any connection with it too. Sorry if this is the wrong area, wasn't sure where to post. Thanks

Third eye pressure ?

feeds@yuku.com (bluelight) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:09:00 GMT

Hello All,I don't know if this is just coincidence but since I started a regular meditation practice(Erich CD's)I am getting alot of pressure at apoint between the eyebrows and radiating up the forehead.I thought it was sinus blockage at first but they feel clear.The pituitary gland does not work properly and I take medication for this but it appears to not be doing its job.The only thing that has really changed is the frequency of meditation.How seriously will my consultant take the...

meditation seats?

feeds@yuku.com (KimTX) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:30:32 GMT

I've been meditating and I found that sitting on a folded comforter works, but I need to get my comforter off the floor. Do any of you like a certain meditation seat? I was thinking the zafu seat might be best. I'd love some ideas for other things. Sitting right on the floor usually puts my legs to sleep and I end up distracted.
TIA!

The purpose of Buddhist meditation is ...

feeds@yuku.com (noswrite) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:38:53 GMT

Episode #30: Croatia, Alabama, and Colorado Collide! www.fallingfruit.tv/episo...do-collide

At about 10:30 into this discussion, these two young men start to make some interesting observations about the motivations of Westerners who get into Buddhist practices.

Well worth the listen.

For example:

I've been toying with the question of duality for a while now. Most spiritual people opine that non-duality is the ultimate truth, and that duality is just an illusion.

As I think about this, I find these ideas of non-dualism crumble in the light of our experiences and knowledge....

prayer book publishing advice

feeds@yuku.com (mugwagilly) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:02:09 GMT

Hi-- I am in the final stages of editing a book I've written about prayers and affirmations. I wanted to touch base to see if anyone knew of an agent or editor or publisher that I could reach out to for advice about how to proceed with getting this published. The book contains prayers of all faith traditions to help people with life's everyday problems. I have also written a number of prayers myself. Any suggestions?

Hope you all have a great evening! kelly

meditating and a tightness in the throat chakra?

feeds@yuku.com (KimTX) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:08:04 GMT

I've been meditating and finally feel like I'm having some success. It feels great and I feel good about this shift.

My question is, what might it mean when I feel a tightness in my throat while meditating? It's not painful, but like a swelling, or pressure.

I understand that it's my throat chakra, but I'm quite a motor mouth, so I don't really feel blockages. Maybe it's a sign I'm supposed to shut up and listen more? Or, is it that I'm really getting it and I'm meant to share...

meditation & surgery

feeds@yuku.com (yogabylorien) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:52:06 GMT

I had the coolest dream last night, prompted (I think) by a conversastion with my husband about our health coverage: I was part of a hospital program that worked with a patient's mental response to any form of sugery; I would lead a patient (or a room of patients) through a guided meditation on self-healing while their anesthesia kicked in, as well as during their awakening stages. Some of the patients could even do some poses while in the hospital beds... how cool is that??? Does anyone...