Discursive and Passive Meditation

In this meditation, I explore the difference between discursive and passive meditation, and reflect on a central contemplative question: where does transformation truly take place?We begin by considering stillness and quietude, and the different ways meditation can unfold. From there, I guide you into a simple hand-scanning practice, bringing gentle attention to sensation, the absence of sensation, and the subtle movements of awareness.As we rest with the hands in this way, they become a doorway into deeper presence. What is familiar and often unnoticed begins to reveal quiet layers of experience.The practice invites a softening of effort and a turning toward passive awareness, where change does not come through control or striving, but through attentive being. In this way, transformation unfolds quietly within awareness itself.This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you rest in stillness and allow change to emerge naturally.00:00 – Introduction00:07 – Stillness and quietude01:45 – Comparing different forms of meditation02:19 – Ritual gesture02:35 – The bell03:45 – Areas of sensation04:15 – Blank areas04:40 – Checking in with the hands07:25 – Being with the left hand07:45 – Being with the right hand07:58 – Deepening awareness08:30 – The ball of the thumb10:05 – Washing the hands11:10 – Closing reflection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.