keizee

Before I shifted to a different practice, I did practice some meditation. I currently don't practice meditation since we already practice Zen in other ways.

So here's my question: I find it very curious how some practices have a single focal point in meditation. From internet english speakers, I heard that some meditation practices focus on breathing. From my point of view, it isn't very different from a daily practice of focused chanting (what I am currently doing) and flow state.

However, previously I have been taught to meditate by thought watching, that is with zero focal point and seeing and ignoring any thoughts that come up. I find that it increases self-awareness.

what kind of circumstances in which type of meditation should be recommended? Should a beginner do breath type meditation or thought watch? Then when would be a good time to try out the other method? Are there other meditation methods?

Or maybe the simplest answer is to let 缘分 decide what kind of practice I end with and follow their roadmap lol. They always say to 一门精进 after all.

Thanks for the clarification. I have relatives who are pretty advanced with meditation so I understand why a teacher is irreplaceable.

Hehe maybe its too early but all the best for the 'big exam'