English Project.

Meditation for better

learning.
 Members

JITSUPA LITLEAUNGDEJ 51460766

NUPHUNNEE CHOLAPHON 51460803
SUWANNIKA PALEE 51461107
ALINA KHAM-ON 51461145
PHUB DORJI 51461176
SONAM WANGDI 51461183
Why we are interested in
meditation?
• For better learning.
• No concentration while studying.
• Meditation is a good method for
better learning .
 Objective
Meditation helps you to work and learn
more effectively.
Meditation helps you to have better living
management.
Meditation helps to build memory and helps
maintain good mood.
What is meditation?
Meditation means awareness
a cessation of the thought process
The word meditation is derived from two Latin
word -meditari=to think, to dwell upon, to
exercise the mind
- mederi =to heal
Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom.
How to meditate ?
There are two types of meditation-
1.Active meditation -activities of everyday
life such as walking, working, eating etc.

2.passive meditation –is withdrawing ourselves

in calm, sitting postures to achieve a
meditative state
- aims to make our mind
still from wavering and distracting thoughts
and gradually make it one pointed.
Passive Meditation Techniques
Process :
Stage 1: Involves seating postures and
awareness on an object.
Stage 2: remove the undesirable content
from our minds forever.
Stage 3:  a position to explore the
subconscious realms. It is here that real
meditation begins. Our limitless storehouse
of energy and knowledge starts manifesting
itself.
Stage 4: Self realization: As these stages
are transcended, supreme bliss is attained.
Mediation methods best for
beginners
1. Choose a time when you are not likely to be disturbed.
2. Settle down in a place which has fresh air.
3. Begin by learning to focus on something non-
threatening. This will relax you, break your stress
response.
4. Concentrate on a subject that appeals to you- it could
be a flower, a word, or the flame of a candle.
5. Notice how your thoughts wander. Don't attempt to
control them. Observe them with detachment.
6. Within a few weeks, you will notice a marked difference
in your capacity to focus. This is the stepping stone to
awareness.
 Meditation Techniques.
1. Mantra meditation: is a grouping of sound vibrations
which have an effect on the mental and psychic
consciousness.
2. Steady gaze (Trataka): Yogic Gaze: In this a regular
candle is used
3. Chakra Meditation:represent a different level of
energy manifestation and consciousness development.

4. Vipassana Meditation: insight into your own nature

which enables one to recognize himself the cause of
suffering and eliminate it. 
5.Raja-Yoga-Meditation: fills the yogi with
super-sensuous joy or bliss which is the
highest and the most ennobling experience.
6.Zazen: It refers to zen meditation as was
done by Buddha. 
7.Nada yoga:  Plug the ears with the thumbs
and concentrate on the internal body
sounds.
Advantages of meditation

Physical Advantages

Mental Advantages
Type of meditation in our project
Vipassana Meditation and Zazen meditation.
Method:
Find a quiet place.
Sit down cross-legged on the floor or a chair with
a straight back (lotus position) to allow free
movement of the diaphragm.
Close your eyes.
Become aware of your breath.
Focus on one point for 10 – 15 minutes.
Open your eyes slowly and get up gradually.
Do not worry if you do not get any great insights
in your first session.
What we gained after
meditation

gained happiness and calm

more concentration in our studies.
able to recollect our lessons better than
before.
able to manage problems that occur in
everyday life.
Reference
 http://www.abc-of-
meditation.com/whymeditation/home.asp

http://www.healthandyoga.com/HTML/meditatio
n/othermaditechniques.html#nada