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**ROYMANgo** · 12-12-2010, 11:59 PM

Hi Red Thread,

I agree with everything Mani said about mantras. Although Vajrayana mantras and practices can be found on the internet,they shouldn't really be done without the instruction and guidance of a teacher.

I think with regard to meditation in general, its also best to seek local Buddhist meditation classes if possible - and both Theravada and Vajrayana traditions usually focus on tranquility meditation (samatha) to begin with. (I can't comment on other traditions because I don't have any experience of them)

This video series with Ajahn Jayasaro on YouTube might be useful to you in the meantime.

Buddhist Meditation (1) Introduction

12-12-2010, 11:59 PM	#14
ROYMANgo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	Hi Red Thread, I agree with everything Mani said about mantras. Although Vajrayana mantras and practices can be found on the internet,they shouldn't really be done without the instruction and guidance of a teacher. I think with regard to meditation in general, its also best to seek local Buddhist meditation classes if possible - and both Theravada and Vajrayana traditions usually focus on tranquility meditation (samatha) to begin with. (I can't comment on other traditions because I don't have any experience of them) This video series with Ajahn Jayasaro on YouTube might be useful to you in the meantime. Buddhist Meditation (1) Introduction
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