Zazen – You can sit anywhere, but whatever you look at should not be too distracting. For example, things shouldn’t move too much because they divert your attention. You can look at trees – that’s fine because they don’t move and the view remains constant. You can look at the sky or simply sit in a corner looking at a wall. The second thing is, don’t focus on anything in particular – just emptiness, because your eyes are there and one naturally looks at something, but you shouldn’t focus on anything specific.

Vipassana – There are hundreds of meditation methods, but perhaps Vipassana holds a unique status; just as there have been thousands of mystics, Gautama Buddha is unique. In many ways, he is incomparable. In many ways, he has done more for humanity than anyone else. The true meaning of the word Vipassana is 'to see,' and its metaphorical meaning is 'to observe, to watch.' Today, the word 'mindfulness' is used, which means maintaining moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. Vipassana (Mindfulness) also involves acceptance, which means paying attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them – without, for example, believing that there is a 'right' or 'wrong' way to think or feel at any given moment. When we practice Mindfulness, awareness is tuned to the present moment, not the past or imagined future. It is practiced either sitting or walking slowly.

Samatha – is somewhat similar to Vipassana but focuses on the breath. Counting the breaths at the beginning can also be used as an aid to help concentrate.

Metta – In this technique, one begins by directing wishes for well-being and love toward oneself. Then we open it up and direct loving-kindness toward someone we care about. Next, toward someone we feel neutral about, followed by someone with whom we have difficulties or even an enemy. Ultimately, our love flows equally toward all beings everywhere, regardless of how we feel about them. This form of meditation is about the feeling of love and radiance, while maintaining loving-kindness, pure and simple.

Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with Nature, or the Tao, and its main text is the Tao Te Ching, which dates back to the 6th century B.C. Later, some branches of Taoism incorporated Buddhist meditation practices brought from India, especially in the 8th century C.E. A key feature of this type of meditation is the generation, transformation, and circulation of internal energy.

Meditation of Emptiness – to sit in stillness and empty yourself of all mental images (thoughts, feelings, etc.), to “forget everything,” in order to experience inner calm and emptiness. In this state, life force and “spirit” are increased and rejuvenated.

Breath Meditation – to focus on the breath and “unite mind and qi.” You concentrate on the breath until it becomes very light. Sometimes this is done by simply quietly observing the breath, and in other traditions by following specific patterns of inhalation and exhalation.

Neiguan (Inner Vision) – is the practice of visualizing inside a person’s body and mind, including the organs, “internal deities” (life force), movements, and thought processes. It is a process of aligning oneself with the wisdom of nature within the body.

Some of the types of Hindu meditation are:

Mantra meditation: These are words or sounds that may not have a specific meaning but are repeated with the intention of focusing the mind. For some, the choice of the word and its pronunciation are important, while for others, the mantra is simply a tool for focusing the mind, and the specific word does not matter. Some traditional mantras include: om, hari om tat sat, om namah shivaya, rama, om mani padme hum, hare krishna, etc. Mantras are also used in Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism, and other spiritual practices.

Third Eye Meditation – Focusing attention on the "point between the eyebrows" (the third eye or "ajna chakra"). The attention is continuously focused on this point as a means to calm the mind. Over time, the "empty spaces" between thoughts become deeper and wider. This is accompanied by a physical "gaze," with eyes closed, directed towards that point.

Chakra Meditation – The practitioner focuses on one of the seven chakras of the body ("energy centers"), usually by visualizing and chanting a specific mantra for each chakra (lam, vam, ram, yam, ham, om).

Trataka – Focusing the gaze on an external object, usually a candle, image, or symbol (yantras). This is done with the eyes open and then closed, in order to train both the power of concentration and the visual aspect of the mind. After closing the eyes, you must still hold the image of the object in your "mind's eye."

Kundalini Meditation – This is a very complex practice system. The aim is to awaken the "Kundalini energy" that lies dormant at the base of the spine, develop several psychic centers in the body, and ultimately achieve enlightenment. There are some risks associated with this practice, and it should not be attempted without the guidance of a qualified teacher.

Kriya Yoga – This is a group of energy, breathing, and meditation exercises taught by Paramahamsa Yogananda. It is best suited for those with a devotional temperament who seek the spiritual aspects of meditation.

Meditation of Sound (Nada Yoga) – Focuses on sounds. It begins with meditation on "external sounds," such as soothing ambient music, through which the practitioner directs all attention to listening, helping to calm the mind. Over time, the practice evolves into hearing the "internal sounds" of the body and mind. The ultimate goal is to listen to the "para nada," a sound that manifests as "OM.

Tantra – Unlike the popular idea in the West, most Tantra practices have no connection to ritualized sex. Tantra is a very rich tradition, with dozens of different fascinating practices. The text Vijnanabhairava Tantra, for example, contains 108 techniques, often at advanced levels.

Why active meditations

The modern human is a very new phenomenon. No traditional method can be used exactly as it exists because the modern human has never existed before. So, in a way, all traditional methods have become irrelevant. For example, the body has changed so much. It is so drugged that no traditional method can be useful. The whole atmosphere is artificial now: the air, the water, society, living conditions. Nothing is natural. Humans today are born into artificiality and develop within it. Therefore, traditional methods can even become harmful today. They need to be adapted to the modern situation. The quality of the mind has also changed. In Patanjali's days, the center of human personality was not the brain; it was the heart. Before that, it was even lower, near the navel. Today, the center is the brain. This is why teachings like those of Krishnamurti have appeal. I use chaotic methods more than systematic ones because a chaotic method is very useful for pushing the center down from the brain. The center cannot be lowered through any systematic method because systematization is a function of the brain.

The active Osho techniques we practice are: Dynamic, Kundalini, Mandala, Gourishankar, Nadabrahma, Devavani, No Dimensions, Gibberish & Let-Go, Nataraj, Tribal Meditation, Satsang, Whirling, etc.

Other Osho techniques we practice are: Golden Light, 4 Levels of Relax, Dance with Hands, Latihan, Life and Death, Breathing in Love, The Art of Listening, Throw Things Out, Headless, Inner Smile, etc.

Gurdjieff was born near the Caucasus in the Russian Empire, in a region still inhabited by nomadic tribes. He traveled among these groups, learning their languages, arts, and techniques—many of which are no longer available to modern, “civilized” people but were essential for nomadic life.

1: Remember in the dream that it is a dream.

2: Detach from your actions.

3: Because you are not functioning like a robot.

4: Sutra from Vigyan Bhairav Tantra: 'In a state of extreme desires, be unperturbed.

5: Sutra from Vigyan Bhairav Tantra: 'Be aware that you are.

Tantra Vijñana Bhairava is a chapter from the ancient text of Kashmir Shaivism, the Rūdrayāmala Tantra. "Bhairava" means "terrible" and refers to the fierce form of Shiva. Bhairava is the destroyer of ignorance and illusion, transcending all dualities. "Vijñana" stands for "wisdom" or "knowledge," while "Tantra" here means "technique" or "method." Therefore, it can be literally translated as "a technique for destroying ignorance and attaining consciousness." It is a collection of 112 meditative techniques poetically revealed by Shiva to Devi in an intimate embrace of love. Devi inquires about the meaning of existence, and Shiva responds with a series of techniques on how to experience the state of non-duality.

The techniques include different patterns and are divided into the following groups:

Breathing technique – Centering technique – Stop technique – Gazing technique – Sound technique – Rising in love technique – Light technique – Darkness technique – Imagination technique – Female-only technique – Unification with the universe technique – Void technique

Shamans speak of energy all the time, whether through metaphor or directly, but most people still fail to understand the connections between their personal energy and the world as a larger system. By seeing themselves as self-contained units through the noise of Western culture, they make the natural logical mistake of assuming themselves to be complete units separate from the rest of the universe.

They rely solely on one aspect of their energetic connections that ties them to this world. In reality, this aspect connects them only to a narrow view of this reality. Moving toward a broader worldview makes other energetic connections within this reality become visible, allowing them to also feel further connections that can be made by human beings with the universe in general.

So, what is "energy" in the shamanic sense? Shamanic energy is both greater and smaller than everything. The universe itself is energy. Beyond physics, beyond the cosmologies of gods and hierarchical systems of understanding, there lies an infinite factory of energy. This is the foundation from which all energetic forms arise.

Shamanic techniques – Tribal dance, Repetition, Dreaming Toltec, Energy merge meditation.

Guided meditation is, to a large extent, a modern phenomenon. It is an easier way to begin and there are guided meditations based on some of the traditions mentioned earlier. The practice of meditation requires a dose of determination and willpower. In the past, people who meditated were more dedicated and also had strong ideals that motivated them. Their lives were simpler, with fewer distractions.

Ne jetojmë në periudha shumë të ndryshme tani. Jeta jonë është më e zënë. Fuqia e vullnetit është një pasuri personale më pak e zakonshme. Shpërqendrimet janë kudo dhe meditimi shpesh kërkohet si një mjet për të zhvilluar një shëndet më të mirë, për të përmirësuar performancën ose për të përmirësuar veten. Për këto arsye, meditimi i udhëhequr me të vërtetë mund të jetë një mënyrë e mirë për t’u prezantuar me praktikën. Meditimi i udhëhequr zakonisht vjen në formën e audios dhe nganjëherë audio dhe video.

Guided meditation, Guided relax