PSY336H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Wu Wei, Tao Te Ching, Internal Monologue
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Meditation it"s a very good idea to have a teacher. Aspects of the ritual ideally there should be a ritual. Happens at the same time of the day (place dependent learning) Good but not necessary, better to meditate at different times than not at all. Stepping out of the way the mind usually operates/works. Being in the meditation space and not interacting with others. Monks (from zen monastaries): having a bell ring 3 times. These all help to form a stability of the mind ritual posture we develop in meditation. Postures are designed to give you balance ->efficient sitting positions. Sitting cross-legged, butt elevated a bit to bring balance (changed your whole centre of gravity, brings it to the centre) the practice of meditation embodies the process of the mind. Not leaning on anything (on a chair, leader, person etc. ) Not trying to be anything, but what you already are formal posture.
