For twenty years, meditation has been my main passion. In that time, I have studied, evaluated and practiced dozens of meditation techniques.
Beginning with guided visualization, self-hypnosis and biofeedback in my teens, I progressed in seated Zen. I followed the practice of zazen and shikentaza. I also learned Mindfulness and Vipassana.Building upon that foundation I started a devoted and regular practice of Taoist meditation. I practiced two approaches known in some circles as the Fire Path and Water Method.
It was while practicing the Inner Dissolving process of the Water Method in retreat, that I experienced a profound meditation awakening that finally healed my soul and set me free from my suffering. I have been practicing the Water Method and Taoist Alchemy practices for almost fifteen years.
Meditation posts:
Meditation as a cure for mental illness
Articles about meditation that I endorse:
Top Ten Myths about meditation at Wildmind
Enlightenment: ‘The Guru’s Trap’ by Andrew Paterson
Just wanted to say that you are a real inspiration to me.
By: David on January 20, 2008
at 4:34 am
just a quick note to say thanks for responding jane. i think meditation is one of those things that can only be understood so well outside the context of practice. i guess cos it does kinda put one outsice the realm of concepts; and by it’s nature talking about/describing things puts one back into that conceptualising realm. i need to get back to practice myself. i’m not sure i fully understand where youre coming from with dissolving etc i.e. (still!). but anywayright now i need to get back to practice!
By: simon on May 22, 2008
at 10:33 am
Recent updates today for this section, mostly additional links
By: Jane on July 25, 2008
at 12:41 pm