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- Onepointedness Yoga
This method looks simple, but is in fact difficult. M a n y
Gurus advise that first and foremost, the practitioner must be
somewhat skilled in the breathing technique before starting this
method; otherwise he will feel that this is too difficult, and will
become frustrated. The practice of focusing on an object in front
of the practitioner is safer than but not as effective as to focus on
a certain point of the body. This latter method definitely leads to
extraordinary unusual results, and a special spiritual experience.
For instance, focusing on the middle of the eyebrows gives the
experience of light, and focusing on the navel gives the
experience of serenity and happiness. Focusing on the heart
summons all active energies together and leads to the experience
of peacefulness. The experts in Secret Buddhism confirm that
every center in the five psychic points (Chakras) of the body has
its special function and effectiveness that only a proficient guru
can thoroughly explain. Detailed documents on this subject can
be found in the literature of Tibetan Secret Buddhism.
- Visualization Yoga
One of the best methods to control the mind and one's
energy is visualization of an image with closed eyes. This is
difficult because the image is constantly moving and blurred.
Secret Buddhism specially emphasizes its usefulness and applies
it in almost every form of meditation. There are hundreds of ways
of visualization for different purposes and applications. At the
beginner level, one learns to focus and concentrate on an object
that is outside of the body and create a mental picture of it. A
higher level is to visualize an object orbiting in a limited area in
the body. It is best for the beginner to focus on a detailed image
as a way to train his wandering mind and for the advanced to