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Many people begin to meditate because a gentle longing arises in them: a longing to know the answer to a few basic questions: who am I, is there something beyond the 3-dimensional world, what is life ultimately about?
This longing propels a person into meditation, because mystics from all traditions down through the ages have promised that if you meditate, you will begin to get a glimpse into the answers to these questions.
Also, meditation helps strengthen awareness. Meditation helps us to see that we are not the mind, not the emotions, not the body. Meditation brings a sense of calm. Meditation helps us to see that fulfilling the desires of the mind will not bring a lasting sense of contentment.
And all of these things change the way we act in our everyday lives. When a business deal falls through, we do not take it as hard. When someone cuts us off on the highway, we laugh instead of yell. When we have an hour between appointments, we stop and breathe into our bellies and enjoy simply being, rather than playing Video Games.
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Who teatches Buddhists to meditate?
Usually, more experienced Buddhists.
What is a stupas?
It is a place for Buddhists to meditate.
Where do Buddhidts worship Buddha?
Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate
Why do Buddhists go to sarnath?
to meditate and eat chimichangas
Do buddhists go to church?
No but they go to a temple to pray or meditate.
What days do Buddhists medtitate or worship?
Some Buddhists meditate all day every day (the monks living in the forest, mainly found in china do that). Others meditate twice a day, once in the morning and once in the night and on full moons. Some meditate only once a day, and some only meditate when they have time to do so. But it is really not specific, but most buddhists try to always meditate on the night of a full moon. And the meditation is worship.
What do Buddhists need to meditate?
A quiet place. Mindfulness, however, can be practiced anywhere.
Where do buddists meditate?
Buddhists meditate almost everywhere; at home, at work, at a temple; whenever they have the time or the need.
Is there a name for buildings in which Zen Buddhist meetings are held?
Zen Buddhists meditate in Temples.
Were do the Buddhism people go to worship?
Most buddhists meditate on their own at home but some will go to a Buddhist Center, or temples and monasteries to meditate. Buddhism is not a religion. Therefore, buddhists do not pray in the western sense of "talking" to deity/God to ask help or forgiveness.
Do Buddhists worship in groups?
Buddhists (those who follow the pure teachings of the Buddha) do not technically worship. However, they do meditate in groups at special temples called wats.
How long does a Buddhist meditate for?
It depends. There are some Buddhists (monks, in particular) who spend many hours each day meditating. There are others who adhere to Buddhist ritual who do not meditate at all.
