| Meditation classes are held to impart the correct | | | | understanding of the methods of meditation. |
| knowledge of meditation to the meditators, | | | | There are 112 techniques of meditation as |
| especially the beginners. Meditation classes are also | | | | described in the book of Tantra. The master has |
| the preference of meditators who like to practice | | | | the expertise and the heightened level of |
| meditation in a group to be able to experience | | | | awareness to choose, combine, and modify |
| heightened benefits through collective | | | | various meditations according to the needs of the |
| consciousness. Collective consciousness refers to | | | | disciples. For instance, traditionally, Vipassana |
| process where it is believed that when a collection | | | | meditation is usually performed in total silence and |
| of minds function in unity towards a common | | | | solitude. However, this technique can be coupled |
| purpose of meditation, entire group enhances the | | | | with walking meditation to suit the people who |
| chances of reaching the ultimate understanding. | | | | find it easier to observe the macro or the dense |
| Typically, meditation classes are held either in | | | | than the micro or the subtle. |
| open spaces with natural and peaceful | | | | Meditators face the risk of inaccurately |
| surroundings or inside a spacious room or hall. | | | | interpreting the method of practice due to their |
| Meditation classes are an ideal gateway for | | | | inexperience, in case they begin meditating |
| beginners to enter the world of meditation as it | | | | without proper guidance. In meditation, a lot of |
| helps them avoid common errors and inculcate | | | | emphasis is laid on act of practicing under a living |
| the right understanding. Meditation techniques such | | | | master as books and other mediums can impart |
| as breathing though not complex, require a certain | | | | one-way knowledge and cannot offer personal |
| basic understanding regarding the areas of focus | | | | guidance. A master who is around to monitor the |
| and practicing watchful awareness. | | | | understanding and way of practice puts the |
| Meditation classes are usually presided over by a | | | | disciples on the correct path and modifies their |
| teacher or master who have profound | | | | mistakes. |