Practices
in Buddhism
Buddhist practices are a way of
showing devotion to the Buddha through ceremonies, festivals, different types
of meditation and retreats.
Much of a Buddhist's worship consists of private and personal meditation. However, there are opportunities for Buddhists to come together in a place of worship and take part in devotional rituals. Through puja, chanting and mantra recitation.
3PR
– Have completed 5 mindful meditations including finding their breath, being
present in your body, body scan, It's OK not to be Ok and Gratitude. They also
had time to reflect and be mindful while listening to the story ‘Under the
Bodhi Tree’.
Well
done year 9!
Meditation
Meditation is essential in Buddhism.
Therefore, to achieve enlightenment, Buddhists must know how to
meditate properly.
There are two main kinds of meditation:
·
Samatha meditation - This is known as calming meditation and Buddhists believe that
it leads to deeper concentration. It is important as it allows Buddhists to let
go of cravings and therefore achieve Nibbana. It focuses on mindfulness of
breathing.
· Vipassana meditation - This is known as insight meditation. When Buddhists meditate, they believe that they can see things as they really are. This allows them to gain realisation and understand the impermanence of things and the nature of reality. It is not just about focusing on breathing - it is also about focusing on exploration. It can even be done when walking.
Visualisation
In meditation, Buddhists imagine the Buddha as a
way of understanding Buddhist teachings. Tibetan Buddhists often use
visualisation in meditation to imagine the Buddha so that they
can understand the true nature of existence and become awakened. Therefore,
skilled meditation practice and a focus on visualisation are important elements
of the path towards achieving enlightenment as a Buddhist.
Year 9 will all have an opportunity to
visit the Buddhist temple in Spring 2.
