Proper Meditation and Nirvana
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:02 am
How does one know if he/she is meditating properly ?
What are the indicators
Just finished doing more than ten minutes I'm assuming I stopped because the Lotus Posture was causing my right thigh some pain so out of compassion for my body I stopped because I was told that meditation is not torture the two are opposed to each therefore if one starts getting some soreness or experiences pain in the body he should stop.
I just can't help but feel though that if I push myself and try to meditate despite minor pain I would be able to go further and attain samatha. Right now I feel relaxed and at ease but I know that it's nature is impermanent and the ease will disappear with time
How do I know if I am meditating correctly ?
Should I have pushed myself ?
I desire Nirvana but it seems so hard to imagine a time when personal defilement are eradicated and everything is at peace. ...I apologize if my questions are stupid but does Nirvana occur on a physical level as well ?
Is there a sensation in the body that accompanies it ?
Lastly is Nirvana eternal ?
And about my pain please don't worry about any health issues it just comes with sitting in Lotus posture
What are the indicators
Just finished doing more than ten minutes I'm assuming I stopped because the Lotus Posture was causing my right thigh some pain so out of compassion for my body I stopped because I was told that meditation is not torture the two are opposed to each therefore if one starts getting some soreness or experiences pain in the body he should stop.
I just can't help but feel though that if I push myself and try to meditate despite minor pain I would be able to go further and attain samatha. Right now I feel relaxed and at ease but I know that it's nature is impermanent and the ease will disappear with time
How do I know if I am meditating correctly ?
Should I have pushed myself ?
I desire Nirvana but it seems so hard to imagine a time when personal defilement are eradicated and everything is at peace. ...I apologize if my questions are stupid but does Nirvana occur on a physical level as well ?
Is there a sensation in the body that accompanies it ?
Lastly is Nirvana eternal ?
And about my pain please don't worry about any health issues it just comes with sitting in Lotus posture