2433 1182 Religion & Spirituality Buddhism Meditation and Prayer true Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:23:08 -0700 /system/videos/4/33/24/2433.flv buddhism, buddhist, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, Instructional, Learn to, meditate, meditation, prayer, religion, religious, spiritual, spirituality, Tips, tutorial, walk, walking How To Practice Buddhist Walking Meditation http://www.howcast.com/videos/2433-How-To-Practice-Buddhist-Walking-Meditation http://www.howcast.com/videos/2433-How-To-Practice-Buddhist-Walking-Meditation/edit approved 168 480 360 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2433"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2433" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 18 Chris_Davis http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/ppn_davis_walking_meditation_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 4779 false false false 25766 1 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/34.jpg Decide when & where Decide when and where you will practice the walking meditation. For beginners, a large room or an outdoor spot free from obstacles, like a running track or open field, are ideal.

]]> 25767 2 46 Tip As you become more skillful, you can practice the walking meditation anywhere, even going from your car to the office or on a busy city street.

]]> 25768 3 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/56.jpg Decide how long Decide how long you will practice. Fifteen minutes is a good amount of time for beginners. You can play a meditation track on a music player that corresponds to the amount of time you’ve chosen, or use a watch or clock as a timer.

]]> 25769 4 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/71.jpg Stand still & upright Stand still and upright, becoming aware of the ground supporting your feet and the balance of your body as you stand.

]]> 25770 5 80 Tip Hands are generally lightly clasped in front or behind the body.

]]> 25771 6 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/85.jpg Lift right foot Lift your right foot, noticing the weight of your foot at the end of your leg. Be mindful of the word “right.”

]]> 25772 7 93 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/93.jpg Slowly step forward Slowly take a step forward, noticing your change in balance. As you put your foot on the ground, notice the pressure and the ways your balance readjusts.

]]> 25773 8 104 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/104.jpg Lift left foot Lift your left foot and take another step, still noticing the changes of weight and balance. Be mindful of the word “left.”

]]> 25774 9 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/114.jpg Bring awareness to stages of each step As you keep walking, bring your awareness to the stages of each step: the raising of the heel off the ground, the lifting of the whole foot, the pushing of the foot forward, the dropping of the foot back onto the ground, and the pressing of the foot into the ground as you shift weight onto that leg.

]]> 25775 10 133 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/133.jpg Walk & stay aware Continue to walk, staying aware at all times of the changes in balance of your body, of everything you feel.

]]> 25776 11 142 Tip Keep your eyes focused about 6 to 8 feet in front of you to avoid distractions, but be aware of anything around you that might pose a hazard.

]]> 25777 12 151 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2433/151.jpg Reflect on experience Stop walking when it’s a safe moment to do so, and stand still for a few seconds to reflect on your experience.

]]> 25778 13 159 Fact Practicing walking meditation before sitting mediation can improve concentration during the latter.

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