Taoist and Buddist Meditation

Discuss Qigong, its ideas, theories and practice. Please stay on topic.

Moderators: nyang, Dvivid, Inga

Taoist and Buddist Meditation

Postby woody » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:37 pm

Has anyone explored the differences and/or similarities between the Taoist meditative systems taught by Dr. Yang or other masters and the meditative systems taught by Tibetian Buddists or practicioners of what is popularly known as 'mindfulness' meditation. I am especially interested in the application of different meditative strategies in health psychology and medical treatment. Any references will be helpful.
woody
Forum User
 
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:05 pm

Postby Dvivid » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:09 am

Yes.

This is a vast subject. All these methodologies share the same root though. Although Daoism is 'indigenous Chinese' and it pre-existed Buddhism, they are closely related.

I recommend the teaching of Bodhidharma as a good place to gain insight into the subject.
http://www.ymaa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=722&highlight=bodhidharma

As far as applying meditation for health, the simplest way to view it is to tell students/patients to 'relax and focus your complete attention on breathing slowly and deeply'. See 'The Relaxation Response' by Herb Benson.
"Avoid Prejudice, Be Objective in Your Judgement, Be Scientific, Be Logical and Make Sense, Do Not Ignore Prior Experience." - Dr. Yang

http://www.ymaa.com/publishing
Dvivid
Forum God
 
Posts: 1736
Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 9:48 am
Location: Boston, MA

Postby The Hermit » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:47 am

You could also check out Taoist meditation-methods for cultivating a healthy body and mind, translated by Thomas Cleary.
The Hermit
Forum User
 
Posts: 7
Joined: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:51 pm
Location: London, UK

Postby joeblast » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:01 am

Dvivid wrote:Yes.

This is a vast subject. All these methodologies share the same root though. Although Daoism is 'indigenous Chinese' and it pre-existed Buddhism, they are closely related.

I recommend the teaching of Bodhidharma as a good place to gain insight into the subject.
http://www.ymaa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=722&highlight=bodhidharma

As far as applying meditation for health, the simplest way to view it is to tell students/patients to 'relax and focus your complete attention on breathing slowly and deeply'. See 'The Relaxation Response' by Herb Benson.


Absolutely! The main thing is, what do you want to focus on, what is your goal?
joeblast
Forum DemiGod
 
Posts: 943
Joined: Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:20 pm
Location: CT


Return to Qigong / Chi Kung

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 24 guests