user8305: Does any one know, which is the best posture to be assumed for practicing meditation?

user11179: The best posture? Simple:
The posture that is most comfortable and affords the least distractions to your mind (aches, pains, etc).

user10530: Purists would say in full-lotus
Most reasonable would say that, half-lotus or cross legged
Sitting on a chair or bed is fine in all honesty.
Not falling asleep but being comfortable are the 2 major concerns.

user-1: There isn't a 'best posture' for meditation (although I have a yoga book which attributes all sorts of special mystical powers to the full lotus).
The best posture is the one that's best for you, that gives you a stable base (knees and buttocks) and lets you maintain your spine in a good upright position. For some that will be full lotus, others half or quarter, others burmese (all on a cushion), and for others it will be seiza on a cushion or bench.
You definitely shouldn't be deciding how to sit based on answers from people on the internet, you should go to a temple or monastery where experienced meditators with a variety of cushions and benches can observe you and help you find the posture that's best for you.

user11009: 
Bhikkhus, the bhikkhu following the practice of my Teaching, having gone to the forest, or to the foot of a tree or to an empty, solitary place, sits down cross-legged, keeping his body erect, and sets up mindfulness, orienting it.
Then with entire mindfulness, he breathes in and with entire mindfulness he breathes out.
Maha-satipatthana Sutta

The above is the standard posture for meditation (i.e.: sit down cross-legged). Even though I can't remain in this posture for a long time due to back pain, I personally believe this is the best posture for meditation. Having said that there are many other postures suitable, depend on your situation (walking, sitting, etc.).

8305: <p>Does any one know, which is the best posture to be assumed for practicing meditation?</p>
 11179: <p>The best posture? Simple:</p>

<p>The posture that is most comfortable and affords the least distractions to your mind (aches, pains, etc).</p>
 10530: <p>Purists would say in full-lotus</p>

<p>Most reasonable would say that, half-lotus or cross legged</p>

<p>Sitting on a chair or bed is fine in all honesty.</p>

<p>Not falling asleep but being comfortable are the 2 major concerns.</p>
 -1: <p>There isn't a 'best posture' for meditation (although I have a yoga book which attributes all sorts of special mystical powers to the full lotus).</p>

<p>The best posture is the one that's best for you, that gives you a stable base (knees and buttocks) and lets you maintain your spine in a good upright position. For some that will be full lotus, others half or quarter, others burmese (all on a cushion), and for others it will be seiza on a cushion or bench.</p>

<p>You definitely shouldn't be deciding how to sit based on answers from people on the internet, you should go to a temple or monastery where experienced meditators with a variety of cushions and benches can observe you and help you find the posture that's best for you.</p>
 11009: <blockquote>
<p>Bhikkhus, the bhikkhu following the practice of my Teaching, having gone to the forest, or to the foot of a tree or to an empty, solitary place, sits down cross-legged, keeping his body erect, and sets up mindfulness, orienting it.</p>
<p>Then with entire mindfulness, he breathes in and with entire mindfulness he breathes out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/dn/dn.22.0.bpit.html" rel="noreferrer">Maha-satipatthana Sutta</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>The above is the standard posture for meditation (i.e.: sit down cross-legged). Even though I can't remain in this posture for a long time due to back pain, I personally believe this is the best posture for meditation. Having said that there are many other postures suitable, depend on your situation (walking, sitting, etc.).</p>
