Compare closed eye meditation to partially open eye meditation and wide open gazing

[Nak Khid]

In some forms of meditation 1. eyes are closed

In Zen the head is tilted slightly downward and 2. eyes are opened slightly and sometimes one faces a wall

Then in other forms gazing is done on a single point of flame with 3. eyes wide open, gazing

Please compare and contrast these methods in your own personal experience.  Do you feel these have different outcomes or lead to a similar result?

 

 

Edited December 10, 2019 by Nak Khid

[loub]

I have never tried it with partially open eyes but the other two have a very different feel and methodology to them.

I tend to be more introspective with closed eyes and always approach a point of slight self-forgetfulness, whereas with open eyes I tend to become very alert and clear and aware.

Personally I like to groove in and out of those two sometimes. Overall I prefer open eyes.

Directing your focus inwards is not the goal of meditation but to drop the focus altogether is.