I get rapid eye movement as soon as meditation starts
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Is it good that I can get this so fast?
Why do you assume getting REM during meditation is a good thing?
Buddhist meditation is about stilling/calming the mind and body, about contemplating the truths to break free from the ten fetters. Getting REM and the eyes hurting is more distraction and suffering.
When humans get REM in sleep, they are unaware of such REMs. Instead they usually are external signs that the person asleep is dreaming. For a person to be consciously be aware of his/her REMs during Buddhist meditation session is not a desired goal or experience. Therefore I would have to say no, its not a good thing.
Does it mean some kind of raise in consciousness or even more concentration may come soon?
No in my experience.
Strongly suggest that you speak with a respected and experienced meditation instructor.
What happens when you just close your eyes? Do you get REM then? If so, I would also recommend seeing a GP.
May you be happy.
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In short this can be due to:
- past fabrications surfacing rapidly and creating uncommon experiences
- perhaps less likely but a possibility is Piti which sometimes create vibrating and / or pulsating experiences
Also see: eye movement during meditation
These experiences are neither good nor bad. Also do not get attached or averse to them. In additions concentrate on the task at hand than giving importance and distracting your self when there experiences do arise in your meditation session.
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