Author Topic: Transcendental Meditation (Read 4744 times)

beakdoctor · « **on:** September 17, 2013, 10:30:36 AM »

Anyone ever try it?

Been around for 50 years or more. Getting alot of press recently. Some powerfull people swear by it.

Worthwhile or bunk ? Thoughts?

The Onion · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:37:19 AM »

Yes, I do it all the f*cking time!

Some people do it when trying to cut back on internet porn masturbation, or so I've heard.

Archer77 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:41:28 AM »

I meditate regularly but don't specifically practice transcendental meditation. I find there is a lot of spiritual nonsense attached to the TM that is unnecessary. Ive personally found that it is possible to reap the benefits of meditation without believing the metaphysical new age trope associated with it.

The Onion · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:48:06 AM »

Quote from: Archer77 on September 17, 2013, 10:41:28 AM

I meditate regularly but don't specifically practice transcendental meditation. I find there is a lot of spiritual nonsense attached to the TM that is unnecessary. Ive personally found that it is possible to reap the benefits of meditation without believing the metaphysical new age trope associated with it.

I agree. A lot of truth to your statements.

David Lynch is a big proponent of transcendental meditation and he's also quite annoying. Here's an old video with the guy talking about TM, from UC Berkely.

BIG DUB · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:50:46 AM »

Funny this topic came up. I was looking at videos about it. Costs about 1500 bucks to learn i hear

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:01:00 AM »

Quote from: BIG DUB on September 17, 2013, 10:50:46 AM

Funny this topic came up. I was looking at videos about it. Costs about 1500 bucks to learn i hear

That's the problem, TM is fucking expensive. I would suggest Zen training, affordable and much more than just meditating.

The Onion · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:06:16 AM »

Quote from: BIG DUB on September 17, 2013, 10:50:46 AM

Funny this topic came up. I was looking at videos about it. Costs about 1500 bucks to learn i hear

Maybe it was a synchronicity.

Not sure I would pay the money though. I'd buy a light and sound machine, such as the Procyon, instead - it's like meditation on steroids and even "beginners" can experience some neat states.

I've got the Procyon and I highly recommend it.

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:09:29 AM »

Quote from: The Onion on September 17, 2013, 11:06:16 AM

Maybe it was a synchronicity.

Not sure I would pay the money though. I'd buy a light and sound machine, such as the Procyon, instead - it's like meditation on steroids and even "beginners" can experince some neat states.

I've got the Procyon and I highly recommend it.

This is with brain waves and binaural beats?

The Onion · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:15:47 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on September 17, 2013, 11:09:29 AM

This is with brain waves and binaural beats?

It alters brain wave activity (backed by eeg-studies) through visual and auditory stimulation.

Photic stimulation is more powerful than auditory and I usually focus on that but the Procyon has built in programs with binaural beats.

Think of the visual stimulation as a stroboscope, but with all kinds of neat colors and shapes. You can see some really spectacular things sometimes, depending on what your brain is up to.

BIG DUB · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:16:49 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on September 17, 2013, 11:09:29 AM

This is with brain waves and binaural beats?

I think last year I put up a thread about trying binaural beats and cleanest natural went ape shit on my thread about me not knowing what i was involving myself in hahahaha!

The Onion · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:19:59 AM »

Quote from: BIG DUB on September 17, 2013, 11:16:49 AM

I think last year I put up a thread about trying binaural beats and cleanest natural went ape shit on my thread about me not knowing what i was involving myself in hahahaha!

I make my own BBs and I also make isochronic and monaural beats sessions. I know what I'm doing though.

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:20:21 AM »

bullshit .. nlp...binaural crap etc .. same shit different day

The Onion · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:22:01 AM »

Quote from: Cleanest Natural on September 17, 2013, 11:20:21 AM

bullshit .. nlp...binaural crap etc .. same shit different day

A comprehensive review of the psychological effects of brainwave entrainment. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18780583

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:30:33 AM »

Quote from: The Onion on September 17, 2013, 11:22:01 AM

A comprehensive review of the psychological effects of brainwave entrainment. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18780583

maybe for idiots

Tito24 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:32:58 AM »

i tried several of your moms

beakdoctor · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:33:46 AM »

Quote from: The Onion on September 17, 2013, 10:37:19 AM

Yes, I do it all the f*cking time!

Some people do it when trying to cut back on internet porn masturbation, or so I've heard.

LOL!

A hedge fund manager described it as being a mental ninja and seeing your problems in slow motion, after mastering the technique.

Does it require a specific mantra? Does it have to be in sanskrit?

The Onion · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:39:06 AM »

Quote from: Cleanest Natural on September 17, 2013, 11:30:33 AM

maybe for idiots

Not all it seems.

I'm not sure how to adress your argument, considering how you chose to respond to my link, so I'll just leave it at that.

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:46:38 AM »

Quote from: The Onion on September 17, 2013, 11:39:06 AM

Not all it seems.

I'm not sure how to adress your argument, considering how you chose to respond to my link, so I'll just leave it at that.

you are not worth an intelligent response based on your "link" alone numbnuts

The Onion · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:47:51 AM »

Quote from: beakdoctor on September 17, 2013, 11:33:46 AM

LOL!

A hedge fund manager described it as being a mental ninja and seeing your problems in slow motion, after mastering the technique.

Does it require a specific mantra? Does it have to be in sanskrit?

Mental ninja sounds great.

You could use a mantra but just focusing on your breathing, in and out, would have the same effect. Not sure if this is an "appropriate" TM-teaching though but opinions seem to differ.

There's much nonsense regarding TM, such as keeping your mantra secret and other stuff. Just find a way you enjoy and go for it, whether it be TM or some other type of meditation.

The Onion · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:53:26 AM »

Quote from: Cleanest Natural on September 17, 2013, 11:46:38 AM

you are not worth an intelligent response based on your "link" alone numbnuts

I'm not going to explain it to you... $:-\$

I actually prefer being "not worthy" of a response from you. I think we both can save some time that way. Have a nice evening Mr E.

EL Mariachi · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2013, 02:49:04 PM »

Quote from: jr on September 17, 2013, 02:34:52 PM

All you have to do is focus on your breathing. If a thought enters your head, recognize it and let it go and go back to focusing on your breathing. It is much harder than it sounds. You will find that you will get caught up in a thought for several minutes before realizing. Over time with practice you get better a focusing on the present and this is what is beneficial.

yes good advice

Archer77 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2013, 02:50:28 PM »

Quote from: jr on September 17, 2013, 02:34:52 PM

All you have to do is focus on your breathing. If a thought enters your head, recognize it and let it go and go back to focusing on your breathing. It is much harder than it sounds. You will find that you will get caught up in a thought for several minutes before realizing. Over time with practice you get better a focusing on the present and this is what is beneficial.

I've found that the key is to not fight the feelings and thoughts but to let them pass.

BigRo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2013, 02:52:32 PM »

TM big money making scheme very annoying selling there siddhi courses getting people to hop about 'levitating' lol

Best to meditate naturally and be fully in the now immune to bullshit

Knooger · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2013, 02:54:41 PM »

Quote from: The Onion on September 17, 2013, 10:37:19 AM

Some people do it when trying to cut back on internet porn masturbation, or so I've heard.

Why would anyone cut back on Internet porn masturbation?

BigRo · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2013, 02:57:37 PM »

Quote from: Knooger on September 17, 2013, 02:54:41 PM

Why would anyone cut back on Internet porn masturbation?

Overstimulate the brain making you unable to appreciate the real thing.