Self-Inquiry
Atma Vichara
How to
Whenever a thought, feeling, or identity arises, ask directly "who is experiencing this?" or "who am I?", not to produce a conceptual answer but to trace attention back to the sense of self that is aware in the first place.
Benefits
- A direct, non-dual approach rather than a concentration or relaxation technique
- Popularized in the modern era by the sage Ramana Maharshi
- Best suited to those with some existing meditation experience
Practice
15-20 minutes, returning to the question gently each time it is forgotten rather than analyzing it intellectually.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
