| In this article we are going to take a quick look at | | | | through transcending the individual at our core. |
| the idea of cosmic mediation and decide whether | | | | There are, as with some other forms of very |
| or not this form of "new age" mediation meets | | | | specific types of meditation, some dedicated |
| YOUR specific contemplation goals. Ready? Great! | | | | groups who practice this form alone, with its |
| Read on for more..:-) | | | | unique music, chanting, prayer and so forth. While |
| At the heart of the cosmic meditation practice is | | | | I have meditated in a group setting, which can be |
| the simple yet powerful unified or "group mind" | | | | a very powerful experience, and have had a |
| idea of attaining transcendence through the | | | | chance to listen to some of the beautiful sounds |
| collective, rather than individual effort of the one. | | | | and music produced by cosmic meditators, I have |
| Much of what eastern meditative philosophy | | | | never formally worked in this setting, and can tell |
| speaks of is the idea of "no self", or the notion | | | | you that I prefer my own process of deep |
| that we are all, at our core, part of one larger | | | | transformative experience! But - if you want to |
| interconnected web of life. Some permutations | | | | plug in to the unknown...embrace the mystery and |
| believe the idea of a separate self is completely | | | | move beyond your small self in a group setting, |
| false altogether, i.e. - you and I are not distinct | | | | check it out! |
| individuals, this is an illusion, rather, we are all one | | | | There you have it. I hope this opened up a small |
| current of energy, part of the larger "God" | | | | window of understanding into the world of cosmic |
| energy, and through deep meditation we are able | | | | meditation, and remember, regardless of what |
| to recognize our true nature. Cosmic meditation | | | | kind of meditation you practice, if you want to |
| brings this approach into the practical practice of | | | | experience the bliss of an awakened mind and |
| the craft, by harvesting the mantra of the group | | | | spirit, get started now! |
| with the intention of connecting to god, and | | | | |