Meditation Attitude

Meditation Attitude can refer to the mental approach or to the posture.

I prefer to disaggregate the two, calling the physical aspect meditation posture and the psychological approach meditation attitude.

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Central Concept: Meditation Posture (also known as Meditation Attitude)

Context: Buddhist meditation practices

Related Concepts: Mindfulness meditation, Zazen, Vipassana meditation, Lotus posture, Vajrasana posture

Explanation: The meditation posture refers to the specific way you sit during meditation practice. Different traditions may emphasize different postures, but some general principles are followed:

Upright Posture: The spine should be kept relatively straight, but not rigid, to promote alertness and focus.
Stability and Comfort: The posture should be stable enough to prevent fidgeting or discomfort, but also relaxed enough to allow for extended periods of sitting.
Closed or Softly Gazed Eyes: Eyes are typically closed to minimize distractions, or softly focused on a single point to maintain alertness.

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Common Meditation Postures:

Lotus Posture (Padmasana): Considered the classic meditation posture, with legs folded criss-cross on the floor.
Burmese Posture (Siddhasana): Similar to lotus posture, but with one foot in front of the other instead of both calves tucked under the thighs.
Kneeling Posture (Seiza): Sitting on a cushion with knees bent and buttocks resting on heels.
Chair Posture: Sitting upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor, maintaining good spinal alignment.

Meditation Attitude and Mindfulness:

The purpose of the meditation posture is not just physical comfort, but also to support a mindful state. By maintaining a stable and alert posture, you can cultivate a sense of groundedness and focus that facilitates mindfulness practice.

Additional Notes:

The ideal meditation posture can vary depending on individual physical limitations or preferences.
Some traditions may incorporate hand gestures (mudras) alongside the posture.
The key is to find a posture that allows you to be both stable and comfortable for extended periods of meditation.

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