Buddhism FAQ17 Meditation Best Practices

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17. What are the best practices for meditation?
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In The following sutta Buddha talks in detail about how to practice meditation the right way in order to achieve fast results

AN 3.103 Nimitta Sutta

Bhikkhus(monks),for the Bhikkhu(monk) who is meditating to achieve the excellent condition of mind(for trance states), from time to time, he should keep in mind the three practices:

(1) Samadhi(Trance) : From time to time one should keep in mind the 'Samadhi' (i.e. one should practice & try for trance to occur by focussing within spine & brain).

(2) Effort :  From time to time one should keep in mind the 'Effort' (i.e. one should meditate hard, focussed & exert while meditating)

(3) Upekkha(Equanimity) : From time to time one should keep in mind the 'Upekkha' (i.e. practice of minding Equanimity w.r.t. observed phenomenon of breath, sensations, feelings, emotions,thoughts, desires,likes,dislikes,attachments,    within the self)