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Mr.Meditator
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 Posted - Oct 01 2013 : 5:58:09 PM
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Hey everyone,
I've been practicing DM twice a day for the past three days, and I have a question concerning awareness on the "I am" mantra.
When I meditate, I place my attention deeply on the thought of the mantra from moment to moment. In other words, I try to notice the subtle changes that occur in the sound as I repeat the phrase. In the lessons, however, Yogani refers to the meditation process as something that should occur easily, so I'm wondering if I'm forcing my attention too much even though I feel relaxed during my practice.
Should I direct my attention toward noticing every detail of the thought of the mantra in my head (an intense focus), or should I simply focus on thinking the thought and then come back to it when I lose it (a mild focus)?
I hope I was able to explain myself well enough to be understood. Thanks for reading. |
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jonesboy
USA
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Posted - Oct 01 2013 : 8:22:28 PM
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Try to let it go. Be casual about it. No need to strain, control or force it.
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Oct 01 2013 : 10:07:48 PM
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Mild focus. No deliberate letting go. Easily favoring. Like powder dissolving in water, the mantra refines itself into stillness. There is no end to the depth. There is only gently returning to the mantra and letting the process occur as you become absorbed in deeper levels of samadhi.  |
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Awareness of Mantra in Deep Meditation
