How did you get into meditation?

I use to go a an all boys prep school in my freshman year and my history teacher would make us meditate before every class. I wasn't really too open minded about it until I actually realized how beneficial and great it is.

Who/How did you get introduced to meditation?

 

My mom introduced it to me when I was a child. Growing up, I pretty much ignored the entire subject of meditation until I reached the age of sixteen. It was then that I started to realize how beneficial it was, and I've completely taken to it since then.

 

I just sort of came to it naturally, sitting quietly. Later when the tv series Kung Fu came on I realized there were schools and methods.

 

I would strongly advise everyone to start with a serious course in meditation in a centre or group under the guidance of an experienced teacher, preferably at least with a few days in silence. This should give you a genuine feeling of the effect that meditation can have on the mind. Many people try to teach themselves meditation by reading books etc., but I can't remember ever meeting an enthusiastic self-taught meditator. So a proper course, if possible with a qualified teacher is invaluable. Furthermore, one should realise that continuity in meditation is considered essential: better five minutes a day, every day, than two hours once a week. For example, five minutes in the morning are likely to become longer over time, and can easily become part of your everyday life.

 

I still struggle with concentration & being disiplined about the practice, but I've never heard anyone say they did not benefit from meditation..