Serene Reflection Meditation
A meditation group in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
www.serenereflectionmeditation.org
We are a meditation group here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that practices Serene Reflection Meditation since 1979 at various locations in the city. Serene Reflection meditation is the practice of Shintankaza from the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition
"Find the most stable position for you, sitting on a chair or meditation bench. If you are extremely flexible you can use a meditation cushion, sitting in the cross-legged position either full or half lotus. Sit on the forward third of the cushion and with each meditation period alternate the leg you place on top. Do not persist in using a meditation cushion if you find the position painful. (See the illustrations below showing various meditation positions.)"
"Slowly take two or three breaths through the nose, follow the breath up the back on inhalation and down the front of the body on exhalation, thus describing a circle. Then breathe normally for you. Sit steadily with an alert and bright mind, neither suppressing nor indulging thoughts that may arise. Allow thoughts and sensations to arise and pass naturally, but do not engage in deliberate thought. When the mind wanders, just notice and bring yourself back to being still and mindful. You can use the circular breathing pattern described to help you achieve this. Sitting still with no deliberate thought is the important aspect of Serene Reflection meditation."
