How Do You Prepare For Japa Meditation?
Japa meditation is an effective way to sooth the mind and clears away distracting external stimuli. This spiritual discipline involves the repetition of a mantra or the name of God. Here is how to prepare for your Japa meditation session. Choose a specific time, location and length for the meditation. You can start with 10 minutes and build gradually into longer sessions. Know that repetition is the foundation of this meditation. Choose a word or a mantra that uplifts you. Experiment with different ways to use Japa. Japa can be done in group settings, while performing other activities or while sitting in a cross-legged posture. Consider that there are several mantras you can use. Here are a few; Om, Aum Namah Sivaya, Om Mani Padme Hum and Om Mamo Narayana.
