Meditation

Why is yoga not appropriate with Buddhists?

As it implies we are trying to unite with God - Buddhists don’t believe there is a God

In meditation what do Buddhists aim to do?

Cultivate certain states of mind that will allow them to live life in a certain way or attain enlightenment

Is meditation a new or old practice?

An ancient practice - existed long before the Buddhas time

What is meditation?

A deep form of concentration that explores the process of the mind and its relationship with the physical world

What are dhyanas associated with?

The Buddhist stages of meditation

What is samadhi associated with?

Higher states of meditative consciousness, concentration or state of trance

What is bhavana (developing/cultivating) associated with?

Various specific types of Buddhist meditation

What is the aim of meditation?

Mental development (bhavana) and to nurture positive mental states

What is the best way to effectively develop skills for meditation?

Through a teacher

What does sati lead to?

Concentration and wisdom

In Therevada Buddhism what is mediation described as

Samatha - Calm-Abiding or Vipassana - Analytical meditation

In Therevada Buddhism how many objects are worthy of meditation?

42

What is the most common type of meditation?

Breath awareness

How many Kasinas are there?

10

What is an example of a Kasinas?

Earth and fire

Why are kasinas a good object worthy of meditation?

As they are neutral, unprovocative and unremarkable

What do monks prefer to focus on during meditation?

Simpler things