What are the benefits of mantra meditation vs. vipassana meditation?

[DANE01]

Hi there

What are some of the benefits of mantra meditation (Transcendental meditation) as opposed to Mindfulness meditation?

The reason I ask for this, is that I may have to switch to mantra meditation, as mindfulness meditation is somehow causing me to sleep only 3-4 hours per night, as described in my previous thread. I just feel so awake all day 

Anyways, the benefits of mindfulness/vipassana meditation are in my own experience:
- Significantly decreased anxiety/nervousness
- A feeling of bliss, happiness
- A surge of energy after meditation. Sometimes lasting the entire day (and night, gha..)
- A decrease in feelings of irritation, aggression, impatience etc.
- Less need for structure, planning and preparation

Does anyone have experience with mantra meditation, and know the benefits of this kind of meditation?

Dane

[Matthew]

Dane,

It is another, but much less effective, form of Shamatha meditation. I suggest you ride out the practice and see where it takes you.

Warmly,

Matthew

[rideforever]

Goenka talks about mantra meditation in his discourses on the 10-day course. 

He says that mantra meditation is effective to relax you, but vipassana aimed to make a deep surgery to your mind to bring about change at the root level to permanently end suffering.

[Aklose]

This should give you an answer about mantra meditation. I dont know nor have I any knowledge about vippasana meditation.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYEBXenJV8&t=56s

Hari bol. Ohm

[stillpointdancer]

Vibration seems to have an effect on the brain. I usually only post scientific research on such things but this is a general introduction: https://www.healthline.com/health/sound-healing. Different forms of meditation can be mutually beneficial, so there is no need to make choices between them, but to find a good balance.