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eyes open or closed

Discussion in 'Yoga and Meditation' started by sunshinedaisy11, Jun 29, 2004.

  1. sunshinedaisy11

    sunshinedaisy11 Member

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    When you guys meditate do you usually have your eyes open or closed? It's usually easier when I have my eyes closed so I don't get distracted or anything. Does it even really make a difference??
     
    sunshinedaisy11, Jun 29, 2004
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  3. inbloom

    inbloom as the crow flies...

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    i don't think it matters. however, i have read about meditating with eyes open, and actually stepping back and actually looking at things, you know? like actually study the colours and see how vibrant they are. taking everything in, as it is.

    but, it's all about what's the most comfortable for you.
     
    inbloom, Jun 29, 2004
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  5. loveflower

    loveflower Senior Member

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    depends on where i am


    if its in my room and im staring at a speaker, i have my eyes closed
    if its outside in the grass at 5 in the mornin, i like to watch the birds and trees and sunrise
     
    loveflower, Jun 29, 2004
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  7. Bhaskar

    Bhaskar Members

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    third eye open, other eyes closed.
     
    Bhaskar, Jun 30, 2004
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  9. Chodpa

    Chodpa Senior Member

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    Eyes opened or closed just depends on the technique.
     
    Chodpa, Jul 2, 2004
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  11. Cosmic Butterfly

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    Open or closed, but I learned open through Tibetan Meditation. Just a relaxed open.
     
    Cosmic Butterfly, Jul 6, 2004
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