Intense auditory hallucinations and visuals

[gravitysrainbow]

Every time I try to meditate, I encounter the same problems of auditory hallucinations, mainly voices that are powerful in volume or emotion, or visuals that make no sense. These experiences are often disconcerting or perturbing in nature.

Yesterday, I meditated for an hour. In that period of time, I heard somebody whisper loudly, "Here!" as well as a man shouting that somebody was after him and was going to kill him. I also had a visual of going into door after door and room after room until it became so dark that I couldn't see. The last door had me falling into a dark hole and I had to wake myself up and start over.

I always ask my guide and angel to protect me before I do this, and I try to surround myself with light. At first, I am even in a state of relaxation, but I feel as though I'm doing something wrong if I'm hearing and seeing strange things. Does anyone know what this means?

I would keep going. Believe that you are safe and don't give up. What you are hearing and seeing are all parts of you. It is up to you to choose if you want to continue on.

Originally Posted by gravitysrainbow

Every time I try to meditate, I encounter the same problems of auditory hallucinations, mainly voices that are powerful in volume or emotion, or visuals that make no sense. These experiences are often disconcerting or perturbing in nature.

Yesterday, I meditated for an hour. In that period of time, I heard somebody whisper loudly, "Here!" as well as a man shouting that somebody was after him and was going to kill him. I also had a visual of going into door after door and room after room until it became so dark that I couldn't see. The last door had me falling into a dark hole and I had to wake myself up and start over.

I always ask my guide and angel to protect me before I do this, and I try to surround myself with light. At first, I am even in a state of relaxation, but I feel as though I'm doing something wrong if I'm hearing and seeing strange things. Does anyone know what this means?

Dear GR,

I would say it is no good if you continue to hear clear voice and see clear things. You are having a sense of fear and nervous when you meditate, aren't you. And this is deveiating from the concept of metitation, which is meant to lead you to peace and comfort. It's good that you realize that it's wrong. I know a few people who are fascinated by illusions.

The reason why you are have the illusions is that you have imagined too much in the beginning. You talked to your guide and angel, and then you surround yourself with light. I am not judging whether there is guide or angel, but you had certainly evloved a lot of imaginations when trying to communicate with them. It seems to me that the whole process of your meditation is a process of imagination. And human has an inevitable weakness -- they cannot really control their thoughts. You certainly cannot control your imagination as well.

But how to go on? I would advise you to slightly open your eyes when mediating. When you can see yourself and surroundings, illusions will disappear. And you do need a brave heart to go further. I myself was a very timid person before beginning practicing meditation and Buddism, but now I am very calm and rarely scared. I know it's because I practice Pure Land Buddhism. I am not pushing you to try my religion too. I guess other religions can give you the same strength as well. It's just that I am not the best person to give you advice.

Love,
Icy

Hi there.
If I were you i would only do a half hour med & only after a good night's sleep to get back into it, you sound like you're doing your med's when your mind is already v.tired (so it borders on edges before deep sleep)
Hope this helps

[Thunder Bow]

You are falling asleep during meditation and having dreams. Follow beansi's advice.

Originally Posted by Thunder Bow

You are falling asleep during meditation and having dreams. Follow beansi's advice.

Yes i think this is the most probably thing happen with this person.

When I had very spiritual auditory hallucinations and visions, I was diagnosed as bipolar!

Are hallucinations and visions common in meditation? I'd like to know as to have a deeper understanding as to what I experienced during my mania. Even though I ended up very unwell and hospitalised, I still like to believe the voices and visions were heaven sent - and not just 'psychosis' like my doctors tell me.