Focus your mind on a burning candle to reduce stress.
Our mind is very crazy, it never stops.
The sutras often say: "Monkey-Mind, Horse-Thought", meaning "mind" is as busy as an ape jumping from branch to branch, and "thought" is like a horse running around all day long.
The goal of meditation is to focus your mind to achieve inner calm.
Regular meditation can help you control your emotions, increase focus, reduce stress, and even become more connected to those around you.
With meditation, you can achieve a sense of peace no matter what is happening around you.
1. Choose a quiet environment.
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2. Wear comfortable clothes.
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3. Decide how long you want to meditate.
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4. Stretch your tendons before starting to meditate.
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5. Sit in a comfortable position.
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6. Straighten your spine when you sit.
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7. Close your eyes if it helps you focus and relax.
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There are many different ways to meditate, so if one method doesn't work for you, try another method that works better for you before you give up.
Method 1: Monitor breathing rate.
Choose a point above your navel and focus on that point with your whole mind. Feel the rise and fall of your abdomen as you inhale and exhale.
Don't worry if your mind starts to wander. You are a beginner, and meditation takes practice. Just make an effort to focus your mind on your breathing and try not to think about anything else.
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Method 2: Mantra meditation.
Repeat a mantra or chant to help you focus.
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Method 3: Focus your mind on an object to reduce stress.
You can try looking at a burning candle, a flower, or an image of Buddha.
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Method 4: Use imagination.
You might imagine a sandy beach, a flower-filled meadow, a quiet forest, or a comfortable living room with a roaring fire in the fireplace.
When you're ready to leave, take a deep breath, then slowly open your eyes.
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Method 5: Scan your body to find and release tension.
You can start with your toes. Find and relax the contracted muscles in your toes. When your toes are completely relaxed, move up to the top of your foot and repeat this process.
Once you have finished relaxing each part of your body, focus on your whole body and enjoy the sense of peace you have achieved.
Focus on your breathing for a few minutes before ending your meditation.
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Method 6: Combine meditation and exercise at the same time.
While practicing, try to focus on the movement of your feet.
Try to clear your mind and feel the connection between your feet and the ground below.
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1. Try to meditate at the same time every day.
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2. Take a meditation class to hone your skills.
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3. Read spiritual books to learn more about meditation.
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4. Practice mindfulness in your daily life.
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5. Maintain a healthy lifestyle beyond meditation.
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6. View meditation as a journey, not a goal.
When starting out, you shouldn't be too concerned about the quality of your meditation. As long as you feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful after meditating, you've succeeded.
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