Shingan Meditation

Shingan means "inner eye". A meditation that works with images and opens a meditative path to everyone.

© Frank Tuppek 2012

I developed this form of meditation from my many years of experience and insight, so that everyone can follow a meditative path. In doing so I depart a little from traditional meditation. I hope I may be forgiven. Shingan comes from Japanese and means something like “inner eye”.

The idea came to me when the Parkinson’s representative of our district asked whether I could imagine leading a meditation exercise with Parkinson’s patients. So I began to think about how to design exercises that everyone can follow easily. The result was Shingan meditation: simple, yet extremely effective.

The day with the Parkinson’s patients was a wonderful enrichment for me. I was able to take a good deal of experience away from those hours. I was not a teacher – no, I was the student.

We all know calming images, guided fantasy journeys and the like. With suitable images, many people find it easier to reach their personal relaxation. Shingan works with images that train the imagination. Our inner eye is challenged and encouraged, and mindfulness is trained. It is not only about relaxation, but about harmony with oneself.