Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #4: Buddhist Meditation

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #4: Buddhist Meditation: "Spend 20 mintues in a silent meditation; a place you won't be disturbed, your own 'fig tree' as was Buddha's inspiration. In those 20 mintue..."

As I was seated in the balcony of my house with the sun shining on my face, I meditated for 20 minutes and it was peaceful. I did attain right thoughts, right mindfulness and right concentration. I suddenly felt like I was disconnected from the rest of the world and that there was nothing to worry about, no stress and no worries or tension. I was lost in my own imagination. Before I started meditating I thought I would get distracted and wouldn't be able to do it right because the thoughts of tests and more homework were settled in my mind. However, as soon as I closed my eyes and folded my legs (one of the postures) and began meditating all wonderful thoughts came to my mind letting go of all my worries. My mind was empty and I could seek life's truths and mysteries and wonders. My thoughts were changing very rapidly. At one moment I thought about nature and wildlife while the next minute I was thinking about silence and the sounds of birds. My mind couldn't control one thought/idea for long. I was surprised by how there were several peaceful thoughts going through my mind even when I was jus sitting at one place closing my eyes. It was amazing. It inspired me to meditate whenever I have too much homework or stress or anger so I can obtain peaceful and positive thoughts and get rid of my anger and stress.