Lucid Dreaming & Meditation

[dhamma_newb]

I recently purchased a couple of books on Lucid Dreaming and I'm interested in Lucid Dreaming as a way to practice meditation.

Tibetan Buddhist Tarthang Tulku writes, "Dreams are a reservoir of knowledge and experience yet they are often overlooked as a vehicle for exploring reality. In the dream state our bodies are at rest, yet we see and hear, move about, and are even able to learn. When we make good use of the dream state, it is almost as if our lives were doubled: instead of a hundred years, we live two hundred."

I have had lucid dreams before and I am interested in hearing from people who have also had lucid dreams and what they think about using lucid dreams for meditation. Does Theravāda literature mention anything about dreams?

Metta,
Don

[bodom]

Does Theravāda literature mention anything about dreams?

Ive never come across any Theravadin teachings on the subject. You may want to try posting your question here:

Dharma Wheel
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[dhamma_newb]

Thank you bodom.

[Goofaholix]

This recent thread might help http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.ph ... ep#p167701" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; there are a few others on lucid dreaming also if you search

[dhamma_newb]

Thanks Goof.

[tillencik]

I experimented with lucid dreaming and it was very interesting. If you set yourself to ask "is this real?" at regular intervals during the day it'll start to happen during dreams, then you'll realize you're dreaming. Staying in the dream after you are 'enlightened' is difficult but manageable. I do see dreams and lucid dreams as a metaphor for life and enlightened life.

[Yana]

I recently purchased a couple of books on Lucid Dreaming and I'm interested in Lucid Dreaming as a way to practice meditation.

Tibetan Buddhist Tarthang Tulku writes, "Dreams are a reservoir of knowledge and experience yet they are often overlooked as a vehicle for exploring reality. In the dream state our bodies are at rest, yet we see and hear, move about, and are even able to learn. When we make good use of the dream state, it is almost as if our lives were doubled: instead of a hundred years, we live two hundred."

I have had lucid dreams before and I am interested in hearing from people who have also had lucid dreams and what they think about using lucid dreams for meditation. Does Theravāda literature mention anything about dreams?

Metta,
Don

Hi,

Dreams have a significant place in my life.I tend to learn a lot of things from dreams.Whether about myself or other people or things i can't explain.
This is why i truly value dreams..sometimes they are just sorting out through everyday informations we receive..sometimes it's something else.
Lucid dreaming however,i have had a few times in my life.I am not sure how to use lucid dreaming as a form of meditation.Although it ALWAYS happens AFTER i meditate.Especially before bed.

After i meditate all my dreams are lucid.

.. i think it's very normal and natural.I think because your awareness is heightened you are aware that you are dreaming.You are mindful of your dreams like you are mindful of your waking life.