This text is taken from pages 32 – 36 of “Good Question, Good Answer” by Ven. S. Dhammika. ISBN: 9789839382082
Question: How many types of meditation are there?
Answer: The Buddha taught many different types of meditation, each designed to overcome a particular problem or to develop a particular psychological state. But the two most common and useful types of meditation are Mindfulness of Breathing, anapana sati, and Loving Kindness Meditation, metta bhavana.
Question: If I wanted to practice Mindfulness of Breathing, how would I do it?
Answer: You would follow these easy steps; the four Ps — place, posture, practice and problems. First, find a suitable place, perhaps a room that is not too noisy and where you are unlikely to be disturbed. Second, sit in a comfortable posture. A good way to sit is with your legs folded, a pillow under your buttocks, your back straight, your hands nestled in the lap and the eyes closed. Al