Thursday 5 May 2016

OSHO-ACTIVE MEDITATIONS

OSHO explains why ACTIVE MEDITATIONS are necessary to the modern man :
( with a Summary of meditations techniques , updated to April 2016 ).

Chaotic methods are needed to push the consciousness to its roots, because only from the roots is transformation possible. 
Otherwise you will go on verbalizing and there will be no transformation. It is not enough just to know what is right. You have to transform the roots; otherwise you will not change…..

  • Firstly, a chaotic method is needed to push the center of consciousness from the brain toward the heart. 
  • Then catharsis is needed to unburden the heart, to throw off suppressions, to make the heart open. 
  • If the heart becomes light and unburdened, then the center of consciousness is pushed still lower; it comes to the navel. 
  • The navel is the source of vitality, the seed source from which everything else comes: the body and the mind and everything.
I use this chaotic method very considerately. Systematic methodology will not help now, because the brain will use it as its own instrument. Nor can just the chanting of bhajans help now, because the heart is so burdened that it cannot flower into real chanting. Chanting can only be an escape for it; prayer can only be an escape. 

The heart cannot flower into prayer because it is so overburdened with suppressions. I have not seen a single person who can go deep into authentic prayer. Prayer is impossible because love itself has become impossible.

Consciousness must be pushed down to the source, to the roots. Only then is there the possibility of transformation. So I use chaotic methods to push the consciousness downward from the brain.

Whenever you are in chaos, the brain stops working. For example, if you are driving a car and suddenly someone runs in front of you, you react so suddenly that it cannot be the work of the brain. The brain takes time. It thinks about what to do and what not to do. 

So whenever there is a possibility of an accident and you push the brake, you feel a sensation near your navel, as if it were your stomach that is reacting. Your consciousness is pushed down to the navel because of the accident. 
If the accident could be calculated beforehand, the brain would be able to deal with it; but when you are in an accident, something unknown happens.  Then you notice that your consciousness has moved to the navel.

If you ask a Zen monk, "From where do you think?" he puts his hands on his stomach. When Westerners came into contact with Japanese monks for the first time, they could not understand. "What nonsense! How can you think from your stomach?" But the Zen reply is meaningful.

Consciousness can use any center of the body, and the center that is nearest to the original source is the navel. The brain is furthest away from the original source, so if life energy is moving outward, the center of consciousness will become the brain. And if life energy is moving inward, ultimately the navel will become the center.

Chaotic methods are needed to push the consciousness to its roots, because only from the roots is transformation possible. Otherwise you will go on verbalizing and there will be no transformation. It is not enough just to know what is right. You have to transform the roots; otherwise you will not change.

When a person knows the right thing and cannot do anything about it, he becomes doubly tense. He understands, but he cannot do anything. 
Understanding is meaningful only when it comes from the navel, from the roots. If you understand from the brain, it is not transforming.

The ultimate cannot be known through the brain, because when you are functioning through the brain you are in conflict with the roots from which you have come. Your whole problem is that you have moved away from the navel. 
You have come from the navel and you will die through it. One has to come back to the roots. But coming back is difficult, arduous.

Kundalini yoga is concerned with life energy and its inward flow. It is concerned with techniques to bring the body and mind to a point where transcendence is possible. Then, everything is changed. The body is different; the mind is different; the living is different. It is just life.

A bullock cart is useful, but it is no longer needed. Now you are driving a car, so you cannot use the technique that was used with the bullock cart. It was useful with the bullock cart, but it is irrelevant with the car.

Traditional methods have an appeal because they are so ancient and so many persons have achieved through them in the past. 
They may have become irrelevant to us, but they were not irrelevant to Buddha, Mahavira, Patanjali or Krishna. They were meaningful, helpful. The old methods may be meaningless now, but because Buddha achieved through them they have an appeal. 
The traditionalist feels: "If Buddha achieved through these methods, why can't I?" But we are in an altogether different situation now. 
The whole atmosphere, the whole thought-sphere, has changed. Every method is organic to a particular situation, to a particular mind, to a particular man. “

OSHO
The Psychology of the Esoteric , Chapter 4 - Kundalini Yoga: returning to the roots (25 July 1970 pm in)

---A SUMMARY OF MEDITATION TECHNIQUES EXPLAINED BY OSHO , with links ( updated March, 2016 )
1) The “ five Osho general active techniques of meditation“ are Kundalini , Dynamic , Nataraj , Vipassana and Nadabrahma . 

On Osho’ s request they are available on daily bases in Osho’ s centers and communes worldwide . It may be helpful for every seeker to practice daily one or two of these meditations , after selecting the more suitable one . 
Kundalini , Dynamic and Nataraj have been created by Osho to help the contemporary men get rid of his psychological, emotional and energetic blocks.
They are particularly useful for beginners in the first few months of meditation, and they prepare the ground for “ sitting silently, doing nothing.“ 
Vipassana and Nadabrahma are the most successful meditation techniques coming down the ages, they have been practised for centuries by the greatest number of people, and they have helped thousands of seekers to become enlightened. They are ideal to go deeper . It can be useful practically to practise one of the first tree meditations and one of the second two, both daily .

Links to Osho explanations and instructions :
1) Osho explains secrets of KUNDALINI Meditation ( with instructions )
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/819802848136854/?type=1
OSHO explains KUNDALINI MEDITATION ( with instructions and demo video link )…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.888189801298158.1073741839.720406571409816/903185773131894/?type=3
4) SECRETS OF VIPASSANA MEDITATION ( and instructions ) :
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/802416943208778/?type=1
Anapanasati: the yoga of awareness of the incoming and outgoing breath…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/812705405513265/?type=3
OSHO explains VIPASSANA and ANAPANSATI YOGA …
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/873652266085245/?type=3
SIMPLY RELAX THE BREATHING…..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/902787503171721/?type=3
VIPASSANA VIDEO LINK :
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5 ) OSHO explains the mysteries of NADABRAHMA MEDITATION ( with instructions ) :
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/814948071955665/?type=1
OSHO explains why NADABRAHMA meditation is so helpful to create an inner harmony:
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.888189801298158.1073741839.720406571409816/899041713546300/?type=3
WHY OSHO ACTIVE MEDITATIONS ARE HELPFUL ?
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/830094463774359/?type=3
WHY OSHO ACTIVE MEDITATION TECHNIQUES ARE NEEDED ?.
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/845774858872986/?type=3
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MEDITATION ? :
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/849363351847470/?type=3
WHY MEDITATION TECHNIQUES ARE HELPFUL ?
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.879145942202544.1073741831.720406571409816/879146075535864/?type=3
HOW TO CHOOSE A MEDITATION ?
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.879620335488438.1073741832.720406571409816/890609724389499/?type=3

--2) The Osho “ meditative therapy “ techniques are Mystic Rose , No Mind , and Born Again . Osho has created them in the last two years of his life , and they are designed to unburden our self of repressed emotions, and reach a space of inner well being . They start with laughter , tears and catharsis and end with relaxing in meditation . They are usually practised in groups . Links to Osho explanations and instructions :
--3 ) Osho has been explaining the mysteries of many other meditation techniques coming from all the spiritual traditions . While the five general techniques are suitable to the greatest number of seekers , these ancient techniques are suitable each for a particular type . If a seeker wants to go deeper inside himself , and is not satisfied with the five general techniques , can experiment with the traditional methods to find out a technique that is suitable to his particular type and can give good results . Links to Osho explanations and instructions :


------ OSHO ON WITNESSING :
OSHO TEACHES THE KNACK OF WITNESSING….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/828574897259649/?type=3
The essential core, the spirit of meditation is to learn how to witness……
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/846157425501396/?type=3 
----THE MEDITATION OF LISTENING TO OSHO :
Osho explains one of his greatest meditations : listening to Osho’s voice …..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/829712013812604/?type=3
THE GREAT MEDITATION OF LISTENING TO OSHO…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/857282514388887/?type=3 
LISTENING TO OSHO ‘S LECTURES IS A DEEP MEDITATION….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/840792029371269/?type=3

---- OSHO OPENING THE HEART MEDITATIONS :
THE INNER SMILE…. ( a meditation technique particularly easy for female meditators )
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/877721572344981/?type=3 
Osho reveals the mysterious technique of Tantra Love :
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/827975810652891/?type=3
WHAT TO DO WITH MY SEX DESIRE ?
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/895547580562380/?type=3 
DIFFERENCE IN TECHNIQUES FOR MEN AND WOMEN :
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/785242754926197/?type=3 
FEEL THE PEACE IN YOUR HEART , a technique particularly easy and fruitful for women….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/847340598716412/?type=3 
MEDITATION AND LOVE : Each single act has to become so loving, so devoted…..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/848244645292674/?type=3 
If you feel that you are a heart-oriented person, then this method will be very helpful to you….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/856115134505625/?type=3 
THE GUILLOTINE MEDITATION……One of the most beautiful tantra meditations:
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/901693553281116/?type=3 
START AND FINISH YOUR DAY WITH LAUGHTER .( Zen laughter meditation )
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/880935082023630/?type=3 
SURRENDER TO EXISTENCE …..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/898159683634503/?type=3 

----- OSHO MEDITATIONS ON AUM AND SOUNDS :
OSHO EXPLAINS THE THREE STEPS OF AUM MEDITATION…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/856473644469774/?type=3 
Osho explains Guru Nanak ‘s OMKAR technique …..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/860503870733418/?type=3 
‘AUM’ MEDITATION : and only the universal sound remains….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/890250034425468/?type=3 
HEARING MUSIC…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/798912833559189/?type=3 
AWARENESS OF SOUNDS AND INNER CENTERING…..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/805341476249658/?type=3 

----OSHO MEDITATIONS ON RELAXATION :
OSHO EXPLAINS THE FOUR STEPS OF RELAXATION IN MEDITATION ….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/844962595620879/?type=3
That's the whole trick of meditation : how to remain unoccupied….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/817175001732972/?type=3
Walk in a relaxed way, eat in a relaxed way, talk, listen in a relaxed way….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/818843621566110/?type=3

-----OSHO MEDITATIONS IN NATURE :
The tree will be sending its energy, its warmth to your hand. ….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/852611574855981/?type=3 
Just sit under a tree….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/853046418145830/?type=3 
TRY TO BEFRIEND A TREE……
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/874568389326966/?type=3 
Just let the sun rise and go on watching….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/818394414944364/?type=3 
SIMPLY BY LOOKING INTO THE BLUE SKY , THE SERENITY ……
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/892990960818042/?type=3 

----OSHO MEDITATIONS ON LIGHT AND ENERGY :
REMEMBER YOURSELF AS LIGHT….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/876755775774894/?type=3 
THE GOLDEN LIGHT MEDITATION ……
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/886325588151246/?type=3 
OSHO on how to create a PROTECTIVE AURA , for our wellbeing and good health…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/869410729842732/?type=3
just think of god showering on you like rain. ….
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/843253469125125/?type=3 
OSHO reveals the path of inner EMPTYNESS…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/868902116560260/?type=3
Osho explains all the steps during the 21 day experiment in silence , and what is bound to be experienced…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/868106669973138/?type=3 
STOP MEDITATION : the shortest meditation in the world…
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.720700548047085.1073741828.720406571409816/848628148587657/?type=3 
THIS TOO SHALL PASS AWAY ( an easy meditation, through the ups and downs of daily life ).
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/882478655202606/?type=3
Painting Meditation
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/896945697089235/?type=3
MAKE CONTACT WITH YOUR BODY……
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/894391287344676/?type=3 
RUNNING, JOGGING AND SWIMMING :
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/892085467575258/?type=3 
TEA MEDITATION : Ordinary tea can become extraordinarily beautiful. Make it a ceremony……
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/902194826564322/?type=3 
BECOME ATTUNED TO THE HARA CENTER…..
https://www.facebook.com/720406571409816/photos/a.880935042023634.1073741834.720406571409816/934940766623061/?type=3



 OSHO EXPLAINS THE MYSTERY OF ACTIVE MEDITATIONS …
( with KUNDALINI instructions and video link ):

First the movement is needed.
If the energy is not moving, you can sit like a stone and nothing will happen. 

The first thing is to help the energy to move, and the second thing is that when it is really moving, stop the body. …..

The body is full of energy but now when the body has frozen, the energy will start finding new ways.
This is the method to work inwards…..

“ If you continuously do body movements and you never sit silently, then too you will miss something. 

When the energy has started moving, one should become absolutely silent, otherwise the movement remains gross. 

The body movement is good but it is a gross movement, and if the whole energy remains in the gross movement, the subtle movement will not start.

One has to come to a point where the body is completely still like a statue, so all gross movements stop but the energy is there ready to move – and there is no opening for it in the body.
It seeks a new opening inside that is not of the body. It starts moving in the subtle layers.

But first the movement is needed.
If the energy is not moving, you can sit like a stone and nothing will happen. The first thing is to help the energy to move, and the second thing is that when it is really moving, stop the body. 

When the energy is throbbing so much and ready to move somewhere, then it will have to move into the subtle layers because the gross is no more available.

So first make it dynamic and then let the body be still so the dynamism will go deeper, to the very roots, to the very core of your being. 

Make a synthesis: twenty minutes of body movement, and after twenty minutes suddenly stop.
You can have an alarm, and when it goes off suddenly stop.

The body is full of energy but now when the body has frozen, the energy will start finding new ways.
This is the method to work inwards.”
OSHO
The Orange Book, page 142.

“ KUNDALINI Meditation instructions :
This is the much-loved sunset sister meditation of the Dynamic Meditation done at sunrise. It consists of four stages of 15 minutes each.

First Stage: 15 minutes
Be loose and let your whole body shake, feeling the energies moving up from your feet.
Let go everywhere and become the shaking. Your eyes may be open or closed.

Second Stage: 15 minutes
Dance ... any way you feel, and let the whole body move as it wishes.

Third Stage: 15 minutes
Close your eyes and be still, sitting or standing, witnessing whatever is happening inside and out.

Fourth Stage: 15 minutes
Keeping your eyes closed, lie down and be still.

If you are doing the Kundalini Meditation, then allow the shaking, don’t do it. 

Stand silently, feel it coming and when your body starts a little trembling, help it but don’t do it. Enjoy it, feel blissful about it, allow it, receive it, welcome it, but don’t will it.

If you force it will become an exercise, a bodily physical exercise.

Then the shaking will be there but just on the surface, it will not penetrate you. 

You will remain solid, stone-like, rock-like within; you will remain the manipulator, the doer, and the body will just be following. The body is not the question – you are the question.

When I say shake I mean your solidity, your rock-like being should shake to the very foundations so that it becomes liquid, fluid, melts, flows. 

And when the rock-like being becomes liquid, your body will follow.
Then there is no shake, only shaking.
Then nobody is doing it, it is simply happening. Then the doer is not. “
OSHO
Source : The Orange Book , page 133

KUNDALINI MEDITATION , INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO :
https://youtu.be/GcMMoW9HrC8

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