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"(There are 112 basic techniques of meditation.) I have developed my own
techniques other than the 112, because I saw that for the modern man there
are a few problems which are not covered in those 112 techniques. They
were written perhaps ten thousand years ago for a totally different kind
of mankind, a different kind of culture, different kind of people. The
modern man, the contemporary man, has some differences--over ten thousand
years it is absolutely unavoidable." -OSHO |
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First
Stage: Ten minutes of deep, fast breathing through the nose. Let the
body be as relaxed as possible; then begin with deep, fast, chaotic
breathing--as deep and as fast as possible. Go on breathing intensely for
ten minutes. Don't stop; be total in it. If the body wants to move while
you are breathing, let it; cooperate with it completely.
Second Stage: Ten minutes of catharsis, of total cooperation with
any energy that breathing has created. Let the emphasis be on catharsis
and total letting go. Just let whatever is happening happen: do not
suppress anything. If you feel like weeping, weep; if you feel like
dancing, dance. Laugh, shout, scream, jump, shake--whatever you feel to
do, do it! Just be a witness to whatever is happening within you.
Third Stage: Ten minutes of shouting hoo-hoo-hoo. Raise your arms
above your head and jump up and down as you continue to shout hoo-hoo. As
you jump, land hard on the soles of your feet so that the sound is forced
deep into the sex center. Exhaust yourself completely.
Fourth Stage: Fifteen minutes of stopping dead, as you are. Freeze!
Whatever position you are in, stop completely.
Fifth Stage: Fifteen minutes of dancing, of celebration, of
thanksgiving for the deep bliss you have experienced.
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First Stage:(15
minutes):
Be loose and let your whole body shake, feeling the energies moving up
from your feet. Let go everywhere and become the shaking. Your eyes may be
opened or closed.
Second
stage(15 minutes): Dance...any way you feel, and let the whole body
move as it wishes.
Third
stage(15 minutes): Close your eyes and be still, sitting or
standing...witnessing whatever is happening inside and out.
Fourth
stage(15 minutes): Keeping your eyes closed, lie down and be still.
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Let the dance flow in its own way; don't force it. Rather, follow it;
allow it to happen. It is not a doing but a happening. Remain in the mood
of festivity. You are not doing something very serious; you are just
playing, playing with your life-energy, playing with your bio-energy,
allowing it to move in its own way. Just like the wind blows and the river
flows--you are flowing and blowing. Feel it.
And be playful. Remember this word 'playful' always--with me, it is very
basic. In this country we call creation God's leela--God's play. God has
not created the world; it is his play.
First stage: (40 minutes) With eyes closed dance as if possessed.
Let your unconscious take over completely. Do not control your movements
or be a witness to what is happening. Just be totally in the dance.
Second stage: (20 minutes) Keeping your eyes closed, lie down
immediately. Be silent and still.
Third stage: (5 minutes) Dance in celebration and enjoy.
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Nadabrahma is an old Tibetan technique which was originally done in the
early hours of the morning. It can be done at any time of the day, alone
or with others, but have an empty stomach and remain inactive for at least
15 minutes afterwards. The meditation lasts an hour, and there are three
stages.
First
stage:(30 minutes) Sit in a relaxed position with eyes closed and lips
together. Start humming, loudly enough to be heard by others and create a
vibration throughout your body. You can visualize a hollow tube or an
empty vessel, filled only with the vibrations of the humming. A point will
come when the humming continues by itself and you become the listener.
There is no special breathing and you can alter the pitch or move your
body smoothly and slowly if you feel it.
Second
stage:(15 minutes) The second stage is divided into two 7½ minute
sections. For the first half, move the hands, palms up, in an outward
circular motion. Starting at the navel, both hands move forwards and then
divide to make two large circles mirroring each other left and right. The
movement should be so slow that at times there will appear to be no
movement at all. Feel that you are giving energy outwards to the universe.
After 7½
minutes turn the hands, palms down, and start moving them in the opposite
direction. Now the hands will come together towards the navel and divide
outwards to the sides of the body. Feel that you are taking energy in. As
in the first stage, don't inhibit any soft, slow movements of the rest of
your body.
Third
stage:(15 minutes) Sit or lie absolutely quiet and still |
First
stage: (Sitting 45 minutes) Find a reasonably comfortable and
alert position to sit for 45 to 60 minutes. Back and head should be
straight, eyes closed and breathing normal. Stay as still as possible,
only changing position if it is really necessary.
While sitting, the primary object is to be watching the rise and fall of
the belly, slightly above the navel, caused by breathing in and out. It
is not a concentration technique, so while watching the breath, many
other things will take your attention away. Nothing is a distraction in
Vipassana, so when something else comes up, stop watching the breath,
pay attention to whatever is happening until it's possible to go back to
your breath. This may include thoughts, feelings, judgments, body
sensations, impressions from the outside world, etc.
It is the process of watching that is significant, not so much what you
are watching, so remember not to become identified with whatever comes
up; questions or problems may just be seen as mysteries to be enjoyed!
Second stage: (Vipassana walk 15 minutes) After 45 minutes
there is a gong. You can either remain sitting or start the Vipassana
walk. This is a slow, ordinary walk based on the awareness of the feet
touching the ground. You can walk in a circle or a line of 10 to 15 steps
going back and forth, inside or out of doors. Eyes should be lowered on
the ground four steps ahead. While walking, the attention should go to the
contact of each foot as it touches the ground. If other things arise, stop
paying attention to the feet, notice what else took your attention and
then return to the feet.
It is the same technique as in sitting-but watching a different primary
object. You can walk for 15 to 30 minutes.
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This is
technique consists of four stages of 15 minutes each. The first two
stages prepare the meditator for the spontaneous Latihan of the third
stage. Osho has said that if the breathing is done correctly in the
first stage the carbon dioxide formed in the bloodstream will make you
feel as high as Gourishankar (Mt. Everest)
First stage: (15 minutes)Sit with closed eyes. Inhale deeply
through the nose, filling the lungs. Hold the breath for as long as
possible, then exhale gently through the mouth and keep the lungs empty
for as long as possible. Continue this breathing cycle throughout the
first stage.
Second
stage: (15 minutes)Return to normal breathing and with a gentle gaze
look at a candle flame or a flashing blue light. Keep your body still.
Third
stage: (15 minutes)With closed eyes, stand up and let your body be
loose and receptive. The subtle energies will be felt to move the body
outside your normal control. Allow this Latihan to happen. Don't you do
the moving: let moving happen, gently and gracefully.
Fourth
stage: (15 minutes)Lie down with closed eyes, silent and still.
The first
three stages should be accompanied by a steady rhythmic beat, preferably
combined with soothing background music. The beat should be seven times
the normal heartbeat and, if possible, the flashing light should be a
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Devavani is
the Devine Voice that moves and speaks through the meditator, who
becomes an empty vessel, a channel. This meditation is a Latihan of the
tongue.It relaxes the conscious mind so deeply that, when done last
thing at night, it is sure to be followed by a profound sleep.
There are four stages of 15 minutes each. Keep your eyes closed
throughout.
First
stage: (15 minutes) Sit quietly, preferably with gentle music playing.
Second
stage: (15 minutes) Start making nonsense sounds, for example
"la…la…la," and continue until unfamiliar word-like sounds arise. These
sounds need to come from the unfamiliar part of the brain used as a child,
before words were learned. Allow a gentle conversational intonation; do
not cry or shout, laugh or scream.
Third
stage: (15 minutes) Stand up and continue to speak, allowing your body
to move softly in harmony with the sounds. If your body is relaxed the
subtle energies will create a Latihan outside your control.
Fourth
stage: (15 minutes) Lie down and be silent and still |
First stage
(30 minutes) Gurdjieff sacred movements exercise.
Second
stage (15 minutes) Sufi whirling.
Third
stage (15 minutes) Lie down on the belly and be still.
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