This kind of meditation technique is vipassana meditation. The technique leads directly to an end of dukkha. A method to end dukkha is to develop sati (awareness) in all positions: standing, walking, sitting, and laying down. When you are aware of these movements, moha (delusion) will disappear. On the other hand, a certain kind of pañña (knowing) in the mind will arise. The pañña is to know reality as it is. The movement is the essence of cultivating self - awareness. So we should move part of the body all the time and be aware of the movement. When thought arises, we will see, and we will realize.
Here is a description about how to do bodily movements while sitting and walking to develop awareness.
Rhythmic Hand Movement in Sitting Posture
There are fifteen movements of the hands:
- Rest the right hands, palm down, on the thighs.
- Turn the right hand out its edge, be aware, and stop.
- Raise the right hand, be aware and stop.
- Lower the right hand to rest on the abdomen, be aware and stop.
- Turn the left hand onto its edge, be aware and stop.
- Raise the left hand, be aware, and stop.
- Lower the left hand to rest on the abdomen, be aware, and stop.
- Raise the right hand to rest on the chest, be aware, and stop.
- Move the right hand out, be aware, and stop.
- Lower the right hand to the thigh, be aware, and stop.
- Turn the right hand down, be aware, and stop.
- Raise the left hand to rest on the chest, be aware, and stop.
- Move the left hand out, be aware, and stop.
- Lower the left hand to the thigh, be aware, and stop.
- Turn the left hand down, be aware, and stop.
Repeat the cycle of movements from one up to fifteen again and again. Look at the below pictures and practise.
While doing rhythmic practice, practitioners do not close the eyes. They should not pay strong attention to feelings. Take it easy. Do not be too serious or expect any achievement. It is recommended that the result comes by itself.
For beginning practitioners, it is recommended that they practise rhythmic movement until they have a steady mind. Then they can start walking meditation. ..End of Document
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