Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

or better, to have patrons who guarantee to supply one's
needs, thus leaving the yogi completely free for
meditation.
d. To practice in an auspicious place. This means that
we should practice only in those places favorable by
reason of geomantic features and sanctified by some
especially holy event. Bodhi Gaya, Rajagriha, and
Sarnath are all sacred to Buddhists and suitable.
These general conditions are stressed by Taoists but are
certainly very important also to anyone practicing the
Buddha's Teachings.
4. Special Conditions for Westerners
For those practicing meditation in Western countries
there are some special obstructions. These should be
well known and guarded against:
a. Pure, fresh air is necessary for breathing in meditation;
that is, air not polluted by industrial fogs, nor made too
hot or too cold by central heating or air conditioning.
b. Do not use a rubber mattress to sleep on or as a seat
for meditation, for the natural currents of air cannot pass
through it.
c. Also, rubber shoes may lead to diseases of the feet
and so should be avoided in favor of those made with
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