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Originally Posted by Legendary
I have tried meditation but it seems it doesn't always work. I really think the whole idea of mediation is awesome, its really appealing to me. I even considered taking classes for it. I think it'll just take sometime to grow into. If you could give me some advice that can help me out that would be greatly appreciated.
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One doesn't 'try' meditation. It's a practice!
Can you learn to play the piano in one sitting? Can you learn to sing like an opera singer in a week? Hell no! It takes practice.
One doesn't 'grow' into it either. One just does it. Over and over and over.
Taking a class is a very good idea.
There are many books about meditation. Just choose one and go from there. The basics are pretty simple, and are cross-cultural. Simply put, it's about watching the breath and becoming aware of the mind and its actions.
Try this..
http://www.how-to-meditate.org/
Or this....
http://www.wikihow.com/Meditate
Or this...
http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.ph...=26&Itemid=161
Or this...
http://books.google.com/books?id=Wq0...age&q=&f=false
My own practice is very simple. I do this...
http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/tonglen1.php