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The following article was published in our article directory on October 7, 2013.
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Meditation Supplies

Article Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet

Author Name: Sean Daniel

The art of meditation is a widely used practice to balance emotions, calm and focus energy, and to bring enlightenment for those practicing religions such as Buddhism. Meditation can be completed almost anywhere, and for the practitioner, is a way to train the mind to focus on inner thoughts of peace and relaxation, instead of the busy world around them. There are many different meditation supplies that you can choose from when creating that perfect space.

Meditation involves finding a place both physically and mentally that allows the mind to relax and to focus on whatever purpose the person has initiated the meditation for – this can be relaxation, concentration, reducing stress, or prayer. Whatever the focus may be, there are some items that can be purchased that may assist the individual achieve that inner calm.

To start, meditation often requires a calm, quiet environment. Although those that have meditated for a long time an do so anywhere, when one is just starting out, it is best to find somewhere with limited distraction to allow the mind to relax. One a spot has been chosen, finding a comfortable position to meditate in is important. There are many options when it comes to supportive cushions, mats or pillows may be useful to cushion the sitting surface, and to allow the body to relax.

Incense is often used in a meditation room to bring a specific mood or thought process to the meditation process. Often the choices involve renewing a sense of calm, so that the mind can quiet itself, and allow the process to begin. Incense can also be used as healing properties, and be part of the meditation process as well.

A mala, or prayer bracelet, is another item that is often used during meditation. This bracelet, which is made of seeds or wood beads, has 108 beads, plus one more to symbolize the guru, and is used while reciting a mantra during meditation.

Some meditation rooms will utilize bells, bowls or gongs to symbolize time and to train the mind to relax. Meditation bells are found in different sizes, colors and styles. Although these are beautiful and can be used for decoration in any meditation space, they are also useful when preparing your mind to focus on the peace journey.

Some of the other decorative, yet important, meditation supplies often used for focus and peace are Buddhist statues. Statues of Buddha range significantly, from the small alter size statues to life size and larger statues for garden areas and outdoor meditation spaces. Each statue depicts different things, with its own symbolic meaning. There most common type of Buddha statue shows him with multiple hands in different gestures; each gesture represents something different. Some of the different gestures, called mudras, are:

• Abhaya Mudra – means fearlessness, open palm of the right hand
• Dhyana Mudra – promotes energy in meditation, thumbs touching, hands together
• Namaskara – greeting, palms are together at heart level
• Bhumisparsa – touching the earth, right hand with palm facing outward
• Varda – offering of acceptance, left hand open raised up, often combined with other mudras
• Vajrapradama – peace, palms open across the heart

These mudras are just a few of the many gestures and depictions that may be used in Buddha statues. As you choose meditation supplies for your place of calm, it is important to know the symbolism and meaning behind them, so that you create a space that says and exudes what you wish it to say, and the meditation that you wish to practice.

Keywords: meditation supplies, christmas gifts, buddha statues

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