http://www.care2.com/greenliving/heart-sutra-meditation.html
Heart Sutra Meditation
Do this regularly so that this ritual can focus your attention and your intention.
Go to a quiet place where you are not likely to be disturbed for 15 minutes. Close your eyes, practice the primordial sound mantra–“so-hum”–for five minutes, placing your awareness on your breath.
After five minutes, put your mental awareness in the area of your heart, in the middle of your chest. With your attention on your heart, you may begin to feel your heart beating more strongly. This is normal. As you experience the beating of your heart, begin to also experience gratitude.
The way to experience gratitude is to think of all the things, events, and relationships in your life for which you have reason to be grateful. Allow these images to surface in your consciousness while you keep your attention on your heart. Take a moment to think of all the people whom you love and all the people who share their love with you.
Then say to yourself: “Every decision I make is a choice between a grievance and a miracle. I let go of grievances and choose miracles.”
Certain resentments and grievances–and the people associated with those resentment and grievances–may surface in your awareness. If they do, just say, “I let go of the grievances. I choose the miracles.”
Then become aware of your heart again, and consciously start to breathe into your heart. As you do, say to yourself, “Love … knowingness … bliss … love,” and then breathe out for the same count of four. Between each inhalation and exhalation pause for several seconds. Do this for three or four times.
The fire of your soul–which is love, knowingness, and bliss–will start to broadcast itself through the heart. The fire of your soul now begins to create your intention.
Adapted from The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, by Deepak Chopra (Three Rivers Press).
More from Deepak Chopra (540 articles available)
Go to the Source
related stories
-
-
(2 comments)
-
(6 comments)
Robyn
Melissa
Deepak
Eric
Dave
Dr. Brent
Isha
Susan
Delia
Michelle
Wendy
Megan
Hilary
Ann
Judi
Ronnie
Kelly
Lily
Terri
Betsy
Cait
Andrew
Jana
Annie B.
Veronica
18 comments
add your comment »Interesting vid but I don't like the neon hand seemingly being the uncaused cause behind events....points to a Creator/Ultimate Cause which is incompatible/illogical with non-Theist Buddhist philosophy....
vitamin d
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
This looks worth a try. I'll have to set aside some time for it
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
i feel so relaxed reading these words.... :-)
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
i used to do Yoga and mediation back in India. i was doin since my chaildhood as they teach yoga and mediation during school time in India. I always get benifit from that and I always want to learn more way for mediation. Thanks to you I learn a really great way to know your self. and it feels amazing after and during this step. Thank you so much
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
I was having some pretty bad anxiety attacks or somthing along those lines. Where I actually felt like my mind was split like I had two of me and one was all emotional and the other was like looking down at my self and saying what in the world is wrong with you. I went to the Doctors and instead of telling me anything because I was to busy crying he asked me to try cymbolta, depression meds. I did, I felt okay with an upset stomach, so after 3 days I tryed to quit and Oh my gosh my head and harm hurt so bad. Never again, I said to myself. So what little I know of meditation I used it and when that feeling started to come back on me I just went and sat down and as I learned to try to watch the images like I was watching T.V. Forming visions in my mind. I asked my self, show me what it is I am afraid of, let me see. Thoughts started to surface but when I realized I could not put a form to my fear, I was better able to let go. My thoughts started to form together to make sense of it all but there was nothing to be affraid of, I never saw a image of this fear. Which some how made things feel okay. Its like learning to view things with out feelings being attched, which in return allows you to think clear. I am so thankful for medititation what ever the form, it has really helped me. Also I have not had one of those attacks or what ever you want to call them since.
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
Very very thanks,it made me feel so relaxed and good:)
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
hello to you all ,iam new to this and feel i have taped into such powerful tools
namaste
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
No, this isn't The Heart Sutra, but a gentle blend of mindfulness and loving kindness meditations and well worth the effort! To remain awake and aware, keep your eyes open, your gaze unfocused and lowered...if you feel sleepy, roll your eyes upward for a moment and gently remind yourself this is not the time to sleep and return to your mantra or affirmation.
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
This isn't the heart sutra as I know it, which is trying to realize that form is emptiness and emptiness is form. Or rather reality is not what we think. and it does not involve the actual heart organ, but the heart of your soul or consciousness instead. I see in this more an exercise in relaxation.
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
I too benefit more from walking meditations rather than sitting. When walking, my mind is distracted by the Nature surrounding it and can happily drift, Nature is grounding me effortlessly and I can open to receiving information and guidance in an effortless way.
Blessings of Peace to all
www.GrassdancerEssences.com - Healing Energy from Nature
send green star
why is this inappropriate?
Facebook account: