What are the two kinds of methods in meditation?
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"Meditation has two paths: the active, which cleanses and prepares, and the passive, which reveals the stillness within; choose what resonates with your energy, allowing movement to flow into silence."
According to Osho, meditation methods fall into two kinds: active, cathartic techniques that use breath, movement, and sound to release pent-up energies; and passive, witnessing techniques of non-doing, silence, and simple awareness. The active cleans and prepares the inner space; the passive reveals your natural stillness. Choose what fits your energy, or let activity gently flow into silence.
There are two ways: first shake out your inner noise, then sit quietly and just watch.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you choose a practice that matches your temperament and state.
- Avoids forcing silence on a tense mind, making meditation smoother.
- Offers a practical sequence: express, then rest in awareness.
- Avoids forcing silence on a tense mind, making meditation smoother.
- Offers a practical sequence: express, then rest in awareness.
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