Cosmic Meditation is different than most types of meditation.  Instead of practicing on your own, Cosmic Meditation involves a group of 3 more practicing meditation together.  The idea behind this type of meditation is to focus on the “group mind” and speaks to the idea that we are part of one large group, human kind.  Cosmic Meditation has been known as the new age meditation and may not be the type of meditation that you are seeking.

If this is the type of meditation that you are seeking then it is advised to join with an established Cosmic Meditation group for a period of time. By joining a group, you can learn the best ways to practice and learn for sure if this is the type of meditation that is beneficial for you.

Some believe that singular meditation is the best way to practice for peace.  But those that practice Cosmic Meditation believe that in order to achieve real peace, we must come to a realization that we are not individuals in this world working as one, but we are a group working together.  That is why meditation as a group makes the most sense for those who believe in the Cosmic Meditation philosophy: “we are all part of one larger interconnected web of life”.

Those that practice Cosmic Meditation may do so in two ways, silently or through a mantra.

If they chose to do so silently, they will meditate in a quiet dark room with one another but there will be silence.  Prior to meditating, the group will decide as a whole how long they are to meditate and then they will begin.  This form of meditation allows one to clear their own mind and at the same time, fill their body with energy from others.

Cosmic Meditation with a mantra means that the group will focus on a mantra (sound) together.  The mantra may be a phrase such as Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, or it could be one sound such as OM.  Again a time limit will be made prior to the meditation beginning or if there is a master present, that person will determine when the Cosmic Meditation will end.  Practicing with a mantra is supposed to fill the body and the soul of the group with whichever mantra they are chanting such as peace (Shanti) or tranquility (OM).

Cosmic Meditation is not for everyone, but if you are looking for a way to become spiritually connected with people then I would highly suggest trying it.