About Meditating with Eyes Closed

A woman shares her experience of many years in the Zen tradition, where meditation was practised with eyes open, and asks about meditating with eyes closed. Rupert explains that it makes no difference whether the eyes are open or closed, but traditionally, we begin with eyes closed because seeing occupies the larger part of our perceptual field. In the early stages, this helps us avoid overlooking our being in favour of the content of experience. Later, when we are stable in being, opening the eyes will no longer distract us.

From event 18 - 25 October, 2024 Seven-Day Retreat at Mercy Center – 18 to 25 October 2024

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