Even a 15 minute daily meditation will be very beneficial.
The mouth is closed but relaxed, with the top of the tongue lightly touching the roof of the mouth.
In visualization meditations, sustained concentration is very important.
Realizing the self-made nature of all thinking, allow the mind to return to the meditation.
It is important to note that one should always avoid abruptly ending the meditation.
The important point is that one’s expectations should be humble at first.
Mantras are vocal expressions of an enlightened state of consciousness. They are both concise and symbolic, and are usually in a form of Sanskrit. Although mantras also have a literal meaning which can be translated into English, their primary function is to transmit to the practitioner a particular type of consciousness through the mere sound of the syllables.
Thus, one should integrate the realizations one gained while meditating into one’s daily life as much as possible. This means that one avoids dualistic thinking and attachment to material objects. Instead one should develop compassion, friendliness and helpfulness towards all beings, at the same time always remembering the illusory nature of all phenomena.
In general, compassion should not encourage the egotistical drives of others, or help them to become further embroiled in emotional upheaval.
One might simply try to become more generally friendly, and not forget kindness to animals, avoiding the killing even of bugs. As one slowly becomes more in control of one’s own emotions and problems, and less attached to oneself, the situation and needs of others will be perceived more clearly.