When I started meditation initially, I found that walking meditation is one of the easiest methods for a beginner. Just walk and keep the focus of your mind on the movement of your feet without looking at them. Or, count 1 for the left foot and 2 for the right. This is one of the styles of zen meditation. There is no need to adopt boring methods for meditation. If meditation does not bring your pleasure, you may be doing anything but meditation. You can graduate to the harder methods later.

'Center yourself and walk very slowly, being mindful of every move that you make. Right heel comes up, arch is raised, weight onto toe, toe leaves the ground, right foot is raised, leg moves forward, right heel is lowered, touches earth. Weight goes onto whole foot which touches earth. Left heel goes up and so forth. Put your consciousness in your feet as you walk, don't just talk to yourself. Really feel every muscle move, every tiny sensation in your legs and ankles. To do this over and over with every step develops mindfulness.'

Mantras are sounds which take our awareness to quieter, more