meditation

Question 1

vipassana meditation

Answer 1

•a form of meditation that focuses on self awareness and mindfulness
•observing thoughts, feelings and physical sensations, without judging or dwelling on them
•can be done by beginners easily

Question 2

zazen meditation

Answer 2

•sitting meditation
•believed to give insight into the true nature of being

Question 3

metta bhavana meditation

Answer 3

•meditation about cultivating love in the world, to everyone, regardless if you dislike them or
•repeating phrases for yourself, then to someone you love, then to a friend, then to someone you are indifferent about, then to someone you dislike

Question 4

samatha meditation

Answer 4

•used to get your mind in a state where you are only focused on one item - used to achieve concentration
•relies on the mindfulness of breathing
•complex - done by experienced people