How to meditate and why posture is important

Why correct meditation posture is important?

1. Postures are important. They affects your attitude and perception and hence the way you communicate with others through, e.g. when you nod your head, wave your hand, or even point a middle finger to others. Likewise, they affect your meditation mind state and attitude.

2. Both thumbs pointing to each other beneath the stomach gives you a stable and balance feel. It's also a sign INWARD or inner self assessment.

3. Both hands lay on the knee with thumb pointing to middle finger is more OUTWARD. It's a sign of EGO. It may be good for professional workers, businessmen, and politicians, but it's not a good posture for serious spiritual workers. This is a traditional Indian Yoga style, which has become more and more popular in the modern society. But it's not the genuine Buddhism or Zen style. The one shown in this video is the Buddhism/Zen style.

Basically, my meditation advice is:
If you want to do something, do it correctly, otherwise better don't do it at all. If you think meditation posture isn't important, why are you bother to sit on the floor? (-.-)

But remember, my following quote still apply:
Meditation is like a walking stick -- you don't need it if you can walk. But since most people, especially those in the city, face a lot of distractions in their hourly lives, it turns out that they need to meditate more often. No matter what you learn, LEARN THE ROOT. (-.-)

Let me share something with you:
The mind state of a Zen Master or ascended master who is sweeping the floor can be more clearer and peaceful than you meditate for hours. (-.-)

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Education

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• meditation
• yoga
• Buddhism
• Zen
• Spirituality
• posture