Passive Meditation
Vipassana: Sitting
Use natural breathing as the doorway, primarily watching the rise and fall of the abdomen. When thought, feeling, or sound appears, include that too in awareness.
How do I begin this meditation?
Read through the steps once first. During the actual meditation, play the practice audio; if you will practice without internet, download it to your phone beforehand.
Practice style
- Find a comfortable, alert sitting posture with the back and head naturally upright.
- Close your eyes, breathe naturally, and mainly watch the rise and fall just above the navel.
- When something else takes your attention, first be aware of it, then naturally return to breathing.
Do Not Lose the Witness
The method is only an entrance. Whether it uses breath, dance, sound, darkness, sitting, or relationship, what matters most is gradually seeing what is happening rather than only chasing an experience.
The method is only an entrance. Whether it uses breath, dance, sound, darkness, sitting, or relationship, what matters most is gradually seeing what is happening rather than only chasing an experience.
Begin Meditation · Practice Audio
Use this during the actual practice. Let the audio carry you through the complete process so you do not need to keep checking the phone.