Preksha meditation

Preksha meditation

Preksha meditation [Preksha Dhyana] is the lost meditation technique of Jainism . It was rediscovered by the tenth Spiritual head of Terapanth Shvetambara Jain Acharya Mahaprajna in the middle of the 20th century on the guidance of Acharya Tulsi.Facts|date=May 2007

He practised on himself for nearly 30 years before presented to general mass of public in modern language. With his editorial team consisting of ascetics of the Terapanth order, he matched it with modern science and began to present it in public in the seventies of the past century.Since then, the travel of Preksha Meditation is continue to serve humanity.

Preksha means to perceive and realise the subtlest aspects of ones own self, 'to see the self with the self'.

The speciality of this process is it is holistic approach proved by scientific experiments . The main aim of Preksha meditation is to reach and purify the deeper levels of existence spreading peace & harmony.

It has a comprehensive techniques of meditations to bring attitudinal change, behavioural modification and integrated development of personality.Every year an International Preksha Meditation Camp (IPMC) is organised under the auspicious guidance of Acharya_Mahaprajna in India.

Its formal study courses are available at Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan

Objectives

*To live in the moment of divine bliss realizing boundless energy
*To pacify negative emotions and attain peace
*To attain physical, mental and emotional health
*Transforming and transmuting the nature and behaviour towards non-violence way of living
*Purification of consciousness to know the ultimate truth
*Balancing action, reaction and inaction.

Metaphysical basis

*There is bondage
*There are causes of bondage
*There is freedom
*There are ways of attaining freedom

Scientific basis

*Neuro-endocrine system regulates and governs human's actions
*Emotions and hormones responsible for good and bad activities
*Subconscious mind controls human behaviour
*Innate mechanism describes human personality

Elements

*Kayotsarg - Complete relaxation with self awareness
*Antaryatra - Internal trip of body & consciousness
*Svash Presha - Perception of long breathing
*Sharir Preksha - Perception of body
*Chaitanya Kendra Preksha - Perception of psychic centres
*Leshya Dhyan - Perception of psychic colours
*Anupreksha & Bhavana - Contemplation & auto suggestion
*Asana & Pranayam - Postures and breathing process
*Dhvani & Mudra - Healing sound & hand postures

Benefits and outcome

;Physical:
*Biochemical changes
*Strengthens immune system
*Sustains optimal health
*Removes tension
*Revitalizes body cells
*Improves respiration and flow of vital energy

;Mental:
*Improves mental balance
*Increases memory, concentration and decision power
*Develops patience and tolerance power
*Cleans and relaxes the mind
*Enhances will power and builds self confidence

;Emotional:
*Transformation of negative emotions into positive
*Removal of psychological distortions

;Behavioural:
*Increases working efficiency, creativity, detachment and good qualities
*Change of habits and attitudes

External links

* http://www.preksha.com

References

*Acharya Mahapragya
*Acharya Tulsi
*Terapanth
*Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun


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