Which method of Buddhist meditation is best to prevent anxiety attacks?
Good morning Because Forehead. I’m sorry to hear of the anxiety attacks. If the attacks are dream related simply saying to yourself “this was only a dream and not real” may help. There is no special posture to use in meditation. Many people think they have to get into the typical seated position they see in statues of the Buddha called the lotus position. Sitting comfortably in a chair with both feet flat on the floor is fine if that is all you can do. The main idea is that you are in a comfortable posture with your spine straight. Place your tongue at the roof of your mouth behind your upper front teeth. You may keep your eyes open with eyelids relaxed or slightly closed but with a slightly downward gaze. Sogyal Rinpoche advises: “When you meditate, breathe naturally, just as you always do. Focus your awareness lightly on the outbreath. When you breathe out, just flow out with the outbreath. Each time you breathe out, you are letting go and releasing all your grasping. Imagine your br
