Meditation and Breathing: Chinese Techniques for Inner Peace

Meditation: Medicine of the Soul

5 Chinese Meditation Techniques

1. Breathing Meditation (调息 - Regulating the Breath): Focus only on your breath. 5-10 minutes daily.

2. Walking Meditation (行禅 - Walking Zen): Walk very slowly, and focus on each step.

3. Inner Smile Meditation (内笑 - Inner Smile): Send a warm smile to every organ.

4. Six Healing Sounds Meditation (六字诀 - Six Character Formula): 6 sounds for each organ: Chhh (liver), Haaa (heart), Huuu (spleen), Ssss (lungs), Chui (kidneys), Xi (triple burner).

5. Silent Sitting Meditation (静坐 - Quiet Sitting): Sit in silence for 15-30 minutes. Observe your thoughts without judgment.

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