Preksa Dhyana - Theory And Practice
Author:
Acharya Mahaprajna
Acharya Mahaprajna
Published: 25.09.2004
Updated: 28.08.2012
Updated: 28.08.2012
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- [01.01] Basic Principles - What Is Preksa?
- [01.02] Basic Principles - Aim of Preksa Dhyana
- [01.03] Basic Principles - Preparation for Preksa Dhyana
- [01.04] Basic Principles - Constituents of Preksa Dhyana
- [01.05] Basic Principles - Kayotsarga: Relaxation with Self-awareness
- [01.06] Basic Principles - Internal Trip (antaryatra)
- [01.07] Basic Principles - Perception of Breathing
- [01.08] Basic Principles - Dirgha Svasa-Preksa
- [01.09] Basic Principles - Samavrtti Svasa-Preksa
- [01.10] Basic Principles - Perception of the Body
- [01.11] Basic Principles - Perception of the Psychic Centres
- [01.12] Basic Principles - Perception of Psychic Colours (Lesya-Dhyana)
- [01.13] Basic Principles - The Aura
- [01.14] Basic Principles - Autosuggestion & Contemplation
- [01.15] Basic Principles - Recitation of Arham & Mahaprana Dhvani
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- [02.01] Philosophical Basis - Microcosm of Psychic Action
- [02.02] Philosophical Basis - Impulses - Feelings - Action
- [02.03] Philosophical Basis for Kayotsarga (Relaxation) - Precondition for Meditation
- [02.04] Philosophical Basis for Kayotsarga (Relaxation) - Simulating Death
- [02.05] Philosophical Basis for Kayotsarga (Relaxation) - Awareness Of The Self
- [02.06] Philosophical Basis for Kayotsarga (Relaxation) - Identification of the Real Enemy
- [02.07] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Breathing
- [02.08] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Breathing - Vital Energy (Prana)
- [02.09] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Breathing - Why Breathing is Chosen
- [02.10] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Breathing - Breath is a Pure, Natural and Inherent Medium
- [02.11] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Breathing - Regulation of Breathing (Dirgha Svasa)
- [02.12] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Body - Flow Of Vital Energy
- [02.13] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Endocrines and Psychic Centres
- [02.14] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Psychic Centres in Ayurveda
- [02.15] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Center of Wisdom and Center of Sex
- [02.16] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Intrinsic Level of Consciousness
- [02.17] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Interaction of Feeling and Behaviour
- [02.18] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Uniqueness of Man
- [02.19] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Yoga and Physiology
- [02.20] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Perception of Psychic Colours, Functions of
- [02.21] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Origin of Impulsive Forces
- [02.22] Philosophical Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Mental State, Lesya and Aura
- [02.23] Philosophical Basis of Contemplation and Autosuggestion
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- [03.01] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - Modus Operandi of Stress/Tension
- [03.02] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - Physiological Conditions
- [03.03] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - Disorders of Tension
- [03.04] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - Cure Is Also Inherent
- [03.05] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - What is Relaxation?
- [03.06] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - Eradication of Tension by Relaxation
- [03.07] Scientific Basis of Kayotsarga - Colossal Healing Power of Autosuggestion
- [03.08] Scientific Basis of Perception of Breathing - Scientific Total Breathing
- [03.09] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body
- [03.10] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Innate Immunity
- [03.11] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Human Body, Anatomy and Physiology
- [03.12] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Cell, the Unit of Life
- [03.13] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Tissues, Organs and Systems
- [03.14] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Nervous System
- [03.15] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - The Autonomic Nervous System
- [03.16] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Circulatory System
- [03.17] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Respiratory + Digestive System
- [03.18] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Endocrine System
- [03.19] Scientific Basis of Perception of Body - Urinary System
- [03.20] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres
- [03.21] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - The Pineal Gland
- [03.22] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - The Pituitary Gland
- [03.23] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - The Thyroid & Parathyroid Gland
- [03.24] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - The Thymus Gland
- [03.25] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - The Adrenal Glands
- [03.26] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - The Gonads (Sex Glands)
- [03.27] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Centres - Emotional Function of Endocrine
- [03.28] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Colours - Colour and Psychology
- [03.29] Scientific Basis of Perception of Psychic Colours - Aura
- [03.30] Scientific Basis of Contemplation (Anupreksa) - Faith Healing
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- [04.01.01] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Kayotsarga - Hypertension, A Disease With No Symptom
- [04.01.02] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Kayotsarga - Self-realisation
- [04.01.03] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Kayotsarga - Attitudinal Change
- [04.01.04] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Kayotsarga - Mental Health
- [04.02] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Breathing
- [04.03] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Body
- [04.04] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Body - Process of Self-Awareness
- [04.05] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Body - Process of Self-Realization
- [04.06] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Psychic Centres
- [04.07] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Psychic Centres - Development of Reasoning Mind (viveka-cetana)
- [04.08] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Psychic Centres - Harmony of the Endocrine System
- [04.09] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Psychic Centres - Surgical Remedy
- [04.10] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Perception of Psychic Centres - Contact with the Subconscious Mind
- [04.11] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Lesya Dhyana - Self-Awareness and Self-Realization
- [04.12] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Lesya Dhyana - Developing Insight
- [04.13] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Lesya Dhyana - Self-realisation by Direct Experience
- [04.14] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Lesya Dhyana - Integrated Personality
- [04.15] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Lesya Dhyana - Chemical Transformation and Transmutation of Lesya
- [04.16] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Lesya Dhyana - Psychotherapy
- [04.17] Raison d'etre of Preksa Dhyana - Contemplation - Knowledge Must Replace Ignorance
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- [05.01] Technique - Preparation For The Practice Of Preksa
- [05.02] Technique - Preparation - Standing Posture
- [05.03] Technique - Preparation - Other Postures
- [05.04] Technique - Preparation - Other Postures
- [05.05] Technique - 1st Step Of Practice - Relaxation (Kayotsarga)
- [05.06] Technique - 2nd Step Of Practice - Internal Trip (Antaryatra)
- [05.07.01] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Perception Of Breath (1)
- [05.07.02] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Perception Of Breath (2)
- [05.07.03] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Perception Of Breath (3)
- [05.07.04] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Perception of Body
- [05.07.05] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Perception Of Psychic Centres
- [05.07.06] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Perception Of Psychic Colours
- [05.07.07] Technique - 3rd Step Of Practice - Practice Of Contemplation
- [05.08.01] Technique - Contemplation Of Transitoriness
- [05.08.02] Technique - Contemplation Of Fearlessness
- [05.08.03] Technique - Contemplation Of Forbearance
- [05.08.04] Technique - Contemplation of Modesty
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- [06.01] Benefits - Mental Happiness
- [06.02] Benefits - Evidence of Religiosity
- [06.03] Benefits - Physical & Mental
- [06.04] Benefits - Psychical Benefits - Change in Habits
- [06.05] Benefits - Psychical Benefits - Change of Heart
- [06.06] Benefits - Relaxation (Kayotsarga) - Four Stages
- [06.07] Benefits - Relaxation (Kayotsarga) - Relief from Tension & Freedom from Turmoil
- [06.08] Benefits - Relaxation (Kayotsarga) - Revitalisation of the Organism
- [06.09] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Relief From Tension
- [06.10] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Freedom from Turmoil
- [06.11] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Revitalisation Of The Organism
- [06.12] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Perception Of Subtle Phenomena
- [06.13] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Self-Awareness
- [06.14] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Perception Of Aura
- [06.15] Benefits - Benefit Of Relaxation - Development Of Wisdom
- [06.16] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Breathing
- [06.17] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Breathing - Alertness And Concentration
- [06.18] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Breathing - Operational Efficiency
- [06.19] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Breathing - Purity Of Perception
- [06.20] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Breathing - Energy Generations
- [06.21] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body
- [06.22] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Evenness Of Vitality
- [06.23] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Rejuvenation Of The Body
- [06.24] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Immunity
- [06.25] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Vigilance
- [06.26] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Swimming Upstream
- [06.27] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Transmutation
- [06.28] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Body - Rejuvenation of the Body
- [06.29] Benefits - Benefit Of Perception Of Psychic Centres - Stimulation of Centre of Joy
- [06.30] Benefits - Benefit Of Perception Of Psychic Centres - Purification of Character-Strengthening of Will-Power
- [06.31] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Psychic Colours
- [06.32] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Psychic Colours - Virtuous And Decent Behaviour
- [06.33] Benefits - Benefits Of Perception Of Psychic Colours - Enlightened Living - Glorious Death
- [06.34] Benefits - Meditation Of Taijasa Lesya - Commencement Of Transmutation
- [06.35] Benefits - Meditation Of Taijasa Lesya - Ineffable Innate Happiness
- [06.36] Benefits - Meditation Of Taijasa Lesya - Cessation Of Mental Weakness
- [06.37] Benefits - Meditation Of Padma Lesya - Reinforcement Of Brain & Nervous System
- [06.38] Benefits - Meditation Of Padma Lesya - Mental Happiness
- [06.39] Benefits - Mediation Of Sukla Lesya
- [06.40] Benefits - Mediation Of Sukla Lesya - Freedom From Anguish
- [06.41] Benefits - Mediation Of Sukla Lesya - Freedom From Infatuation
- [06.42] Benefits - Mediation Of Sukla Lesya - Attainment of Wisdom
- [06.43] Benefits - Mediation Of Sukla Lesya - Ability To Abandon
- [06.44] Benefits - Benefits Of Contemplation And Auto-Suggestion - Freedom From Sickness
- [06.45] Benefits - Benefits Of Contemplation And Auto-Suggestion - Attainment Of Bliss (Samadhi)
Sources
- Preksa Dhyana - Theory And Practice by Acharya Mahaprajna, © 1994
- Edited by Muni Mahendra Kumar
- Translated by Muni Mahendra Kumar, Jethalal Zaveri
- Published by Jain Vishva Barati, Edition 2003
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