the action of reinforcing the vibration in the eye. But remember
that in our meditation, the purpose is not to make the mind silent
- a notoriously hopeless exercise – but to build the third eye.
Once this is achieved, thoughts won't matter any more.
Synopsis of the third eye meditation
Preparation: sitting with your back vertical
- Throat friction + vibration in the larynx
- Throat friction + vibration between the eyebrows
- Throat friction + light between the eyebrows
- Space
- Spinning in the space: the vortex
Non-technique: just awareness above the head
Suggested times for each phase:
- For a 30 minute meditation: 5 minutes for each of the 5 phases,
plus 5 minutes above the head. - For a 60 minute meditation: Phase 1, 5 minutes. Phase 2, 10
minutes. Phase 3, 10 minutes. Phase 4, 10/15 minutes. Phase 5,
15/20 minutes. 5 minutes above the head. - For a 10 minute meditation: take roughly 2 minutes for each
phase.
Do not neglect phase 1, even when short of time, for it is an
essential part of the process.
3.8 More humming/buzzing
This technique uses the humming sound we practised in section 2.4.
Sit with your back straight and become aware in the throat.
Repeat phases 1, 2 and 3 of the third eye meditation, using
humming/buzzing instead of the throat friction.
Then let yourself be immersed in the space, as in phases 4 and 5,
using humming sound from time to time to penetrate deeper into
the space.
Tip
- These humming sounds provide a powerful way to project
yourself into the space. Don't hesitate to have recourse to them
whenever you are disturbed by thoughts or mental activities
during your meditation.