Buddhist Geeks Several Ways to Meditate with Vince F Horn
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Dec 28, 2023 Vince F Horn, a teacher and practitioner of various forms of meditation, discusses different methods of meditation including concentration, mindfulness, heartfulness, inquiry, and awareness. They delve into the practice and results of each method, exploring the potential of concentration meditation to open the mind to mystical states and deepen understanding of the body and mind. They also explore the difference between noticing and sensing in meditation, various forms of imaginal meditation, and the practice of feeding our demons. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the importance of separating the practice of meditation from the results and realizing the essential nature of mind.
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Focus on the Practice
- Separate meditation practice from the results.
- Focus on the practice, not the desired outcome, to avoid suffering and make progress.
Concentration Meditation
- Concentration meditation involves bringing attention to a single point, leading to unification.
- As concentration deepens, the point of focus expands, encompassing all of experience.
Mindfulness Meditation
- Mindfulness is noticing sensations in real time, leading to clarity.
- It involves sensing directly, rather than simply noticing or labeling experiences.