How can I meditate while keeping my eyes open?
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"Meditation with open eyes invites the beauty of the outer world, while closing them reveals the deeper essence within; embrace both to experience the fullness of existence."
According to Osho, there’s no harm meditating with open eyes—gaze with loving awareness at mountains, trees, sunsets, even the master’s form. But don’t be fixated: open eyes for the outer reflection, close eyes to enter the inner, which is qualitatively superior and reveals being. Alternate freely, making both worlds available; outside shows body, inside discloses essence.
Meditate by lovingly watching the world with open eyes, and also close your eyes to discover the even more beautiful world inside—use both.
Why this matters practically
- Frees you from rigid rules, so you can practice anywhere, anytime.
- Balances joy in outer beauty with deep inner seeing.
- Shifts attention from appearances to essence, reducing distraction and craving.
- Balances joy in outer beauty with deep inner seeing.
- Shifts attention from appearances to essence, reducing distraction and craving.
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