Questions tagged [yoga]
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what are the different (spiritual/mental) effects of different yoga/meditation techniques
from my experience aum-mantra meditation and physical yoga have altered my mental/spiritual state quicker and it's been sustained for longer in between practice sessions than just focusing on my ...
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New to the site, new to Buddhism
New to the idea of getting external help, too. I have several questions about this path after read this Q&A:
New to Buddhism
How to get to Nirvana?
What attracted me to buddhism was
Meditation: ...
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Could anyone explain: (1) What are the advantages of practicing Guru Yoga? (2) Why (or What are the reasons) practicing Guru Yoga has such advantages?
The question is just the title. Moreover, AFAIK, currently there are 2 editions of the 14th Dalai Lama Guru Yoga.
(1) "The Source of All Attainments: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru ...
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Relationship between Buddhism, Hinduism and Yoga?
All these 3 philosophy/religions are born across Tibet/Nepal/India and they all share numerous concept and practice.
Some points of connections could be:
Noble Eightfold Path are very similar to ...
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How should a buddhist behave when he&she is treated unfairly?
OK, religions just say: "be patient, trust god and never think revenge!" god takes your revenge or better you will see prize here or you will reach nirvana I mean big paradise prize in other ...
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Why do I get a feeling on my forehead as if someone is touching it during meditation?
I do meditate sometimes,not everyday.
After 5 to 10 minutes during meditation I start getting a feeling on my forehead as if someone is touching in it.
Sometimes after listening to binaural waves ...
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Vajrayana, Mahayana, Theravada, "Magic", Using breath control as an anchor to meditation? Where are the boundaries of Bhuddism that merit down votes?
Let us rock the boat for a moment, in intellectual detached discourse, free of the emotions, if this is possible?
My question:
Is this a group tailored and friendly only to Theravada /Pali Canon?
Are ...
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Weird experience during meditation
I had a weird experience couple of days ago while doing meditation, I hope someone more expert than me could help me understand.Two months ago I started practicing 30 min of yoga and 30 min of ...
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King Siddharta, his wife Jasodhara, and other buddhas
What happened to king Siddhartha after he left the palace after renouncing the duty of King?How many days queen Jasodhara remained in the palace with his son?A king is not so weak minded so that he he ...
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Which path might be appropriate for me? [closed]
I've been learning about Dharma traditions for a while now.
In short: I am attracted by the figure of Siddhartha Gautama and by the fact that Buddhism is not based on faith in the scriptures (nastika)...
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Goal of liberation in yoga/meditation - Isn't it Boring?
I see that the goal of yoga/meditation is liberation from the karma and from the birth/death cycle. People say that it is the ultimate happiness forever. But wouldn't that be boring and monotonous if ...
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How to die professionally?
In this book Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition Lama Tharchin makes a powerful statement
Dharma is how we can come to die professionally.
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What were the Buddha's meditation methods and practices during his pre-enlightenment wandering years in India?
I am not clear about one important phase of the Buddha's life: when he was a wandering aspirant, after leaving his two earlier teachers of yoga. There is not much reliable information available about ...
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Combining yoga (asanas); qigong meditation and raw vegan diet with Buddhism
Fellow travellers,
As I have experienced myself major benefits from the practicing of asanas the past two years; plus from my raw vegan diet the past three years and qigong meditation the past year; ...
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Is yoga an acceptable form of meditation for a practicing Buddhist?
Yoga is a form of mediation which involves physical exertions as well as inward examination. Is this an acceptable form of meditation for a Buddhist? Are there any sects of Buddhism which focus on ...
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