How should one practice the meditation of staring into a mirror?
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"Meditation in the mirror is not about staring hard, but about softening your gaze and simply being present with yourself, free from purpose and tension."
According to Osho, practice mirror meditation with a relaxed, soft gaze rather than a hard stare. Use a mirror—not your lover’s eyes—to avoid identification. Look into both eyes at once, allow natural blinking, release any purpose or tension, and simply be present, effortless, and relaxed.
Gently look at your reflection with soft eyes, blink normally, and relax—don’t stare or strain.
Why this matters practically
- Avoids emotional entanglement and projection.
- Reduces eye strain and calms the nervous system.
- Builds effortless presence and self-awareness.
- Reduces eye strain and calms the nervous system.
- Builds effortless presence and self-awareness.
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