The Master
Bow Before Me.
Taken from the writings of SGM Parker:
I have some questions.
How long should this meditation be? From the classes I have observed and participated in, it is brief, less than 5 minutes in fact. My own experience with serious meditation states that a longer time period should be observed in order to truly clear ones mind and obtain maximum effectiveness.
Is this brief post class pondering truly effective? How much information is really retained and internalised from this momentary reflection? Shouldn't a longer period be observed for it to be really effective?
10. MEDITATION: Before a class actually commences, students are required to meditate in a horse stance, with their backs erect, head bowed, eyes closed, and their left open hand covering their right clenched fist. This position is also assumed at the end of the training session. The purpose of this practise is to have the students clear their minds of all outside activities prior to starting their class. In the event they may have had a confrontation on the street causing negative thoughts, they should clear their minds of such thoughts to prevent them or fellow students from receiving possible injury. With a calm and serene mind, they will be able to absorb new material more readily, become more conscious of their every effort, and crisp in their actions. In short, it prepares the mind and body to receive or reflect on the knowledge obtained.
When meditating at the conclusion of class, students are to ponder over the knowledge received and make a personal commitment not to ever misuse the new (or old) knowledge. They are to constantly reflect upon the preciousness of life and the Creed which they are to follow.
I have some questions.
How long should this meditation be? From the classes I have observed and participated in, it is brief, less than 5 minutes in fact. My own experience with serious meditation states that a longer time period should be observed in order to truly clear ones mind and obtain maximum effectiveness.
Is this brief post class pondering truly effective? How much information is really retained and internalised from this momentary reflection? Shouldn't a longer period be observed for it to be really effective?