In Yoga meditation the subject is Spirit
or the Self, mind is the object.
The process is Dharana (concentration),
Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (Absorption) wherein only the essence shines
forth in the mind, as if the mind were devoid even of its own form.
In Vipassana, the subject is the mind;
the object is the paying of attention to the experience of the senses.
The objective of Vipassana then is to
purify the mind. It is said, that all human actions emanate from the mind, and
a pure mind by nature reflects love and compassion. Sustained practice of
Vipassana can bring about a complete transformation of one’s human personality.
In the Kriya yoga meditation the human
personality is dissolved into the Self. The Self is the subject, the
personality the object.
In Vipassana with its origin in Buddhism,
the core focus is on concentration, virtue and wisdom.
An
example is focusing and directing the mind, with
the primary intention on concentration and the letting go of thoughts, i.e.
practicing non attachment.
Thoughts have no power of their own;
they only have the power we give them. In this way they create our world.
Categories of thoughts are of two kids,
desire and good will. The objective is to create good will.
Desires are difficult to uproot and can
lead to addiction.
Renunciation of selfish desires is a
primary objective.
Vipassana is a way of
self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep
interconnection between mind and body.
It is through observation-based
exploration of mind and body that the common roots of mental and physical
impurities can be dissolved, so as to obtain a balanced mind full of love and
compassion.
Through direct experience, the nature of
how one grows or regresses, how one produces suffering or frees oneself from
suffering is understood through the practice of Vipassana,
Life then becomes characterized by
increased awareness, non-delusion, self-control and peace.
Vipassana teaches to see things in their
true perspective, in their true nature. It is, in essence, a technique of
self-observation and self-exploration. Self here is referring to one’s
personality.
Vipassana especially the observing of
the mind can be practiced by anyone and under all circumstances.
Vipassana will appeal to those who do
not belief in one’s spiritual nature.
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