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Ever since meditation has been widely practiced by all types of people from different part so the world, countless books as well as instructional materials abound bookstores all claiming to instruct people how to meditate properly. As a beginner wanting to learn about meditation and its benefits, it would be helpful to learn about some types of meditation as well as the uniqueness of Tibetan meditation.
There are different types of meditation depending upon its origins but the most common are Chinese, Indian and Tibetan meditation. The Tibetan meditation form is an element of martial arts and yoga and commonly taught in Tibet. Meditation is a well-accepted form of stress management technique which has become popular. It is quite similar to Chinese meditation in terms of clearing the body of blockages that occur in major parts such as heart, liver, kidney and spleen. Nevertheless, Tibetan meditation has unique properties and is not only used for healing but as a form of connecting with spiritual powers as well.
Tibetan meditation has its leanings toward Buddhism which promotes meditation as the way to enlightenment or Nirvana. Truly, meditation is not just a simple form of stress management technique. Tibetan meditation is basically a way of attaining a spiritual plane that Buddhists desire. Therefore, Tibetan meditation is unique since its practice encompass mind, body and soul as well.
The prerequisite to having a good practice of Tibetan meditation is to choose a quiet place where there are no distractions such as people or noise. The most preferable part of the day to begin meditating is in the morning when everything is still calm and your mind is free from worries. Sit comfortably with your legs across but ensure that you sit in an upright position. Make your thumbs touch and put them below your navel. Meditate on visual images such as natural landscape so you can focus your thoughts. Repeat this procedure for at least 10 minutes and you would immediately notice the difference in terms of awareness.
Constant practice of Tibetan meditation enables a person to become more aware of the surrounding as well as introspective. One best possible source of knowledge would be local Buddhists familiar with Tibetan meditation technique.