The Journey of Meditation and Merit Making : āļŦāļāđāļē 40/62
Lovely Love : āļŦāļāđāļē 40/62 A reflection on personal growth through meditation and the journey of making merit, enhancing relationships and understanding deeper spiritual practices.
This narrative details a personal journey of embracing meditation and merit-making practices, overcoming familial challenges, and fostering a deeper connection with spirituality. The author describes how consistent viewing of DMC programs transformed their approach to meditation and merit-making, ultimately leading to a positive change in their relationship with their husband. By inviting the Great Master into their practice, the writer experienced profound moments of clarity and joy during meditation, feeling the illuminating presence of the Great Master within. Their husbandâs initial skepticism evolves through the authorâs commitment to spiritual growth, showcasing the power of perseverance and faith in personal transformation. DMC programs guided the writer to a meditation retreat that deepened their practice, illustrating the potential for change in oneself and relationships through the act of making merit and meditation. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
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-Personal Journey -Meditation Practices -Making Merit -Transformation through Spirituality -Impact on Relationships
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Ever since then, I have been watching the DMC
program consistently. If I miss the program for a
single day, I feel uncomfortable.
After three months, I decided not to return the
satellite dish system. In addition, I also helped to
convince the others to get their own systems.
Previously, I always got upset and had quarrels with
my husband. We could not converse smoothly,
although we speak the same language.
My husband loved to consume liquor. He did not go
to the temple, no matter which one. To make it worse,
he even questioned me each time I went to the temple
to make merits. He would ask: "What is making
merits like?" Listening to his question, I was angered
and responded immediately that I disliked his
question.
Although we were a couple, our paths were torn apart.
This spurred me on to make a resolution for myself
to make my husband accompany me to make merits at
the temple. Each time, I chanted: "With the power of
merit I had made for 30 years, may my husband,
Somsy, go to make merit with me at the temple."
Until I viewed the DMC program and had a chance to
join the first lady-meditation-retreat program in
Azusa, California, I have practiced meditation
consistently. I started by inviting the Great Master to
enshrine in my abdomen and recite the mantra
Samma Arahang' repeatedly. I think of nothing else
and keep my mind still with the image of the Great
Master. Soon, I would see his face similar to the
picture that I received from the temple. Then, I
continued to recite the mantra.
Later on, I saw the golden image of the Great Master
arising within my body. As I looked through the
middle of this image, I saw a white and soft light
glowing. It is hard to describe in words, but the light
did not irritate my eyes. I felt happy and did not want
to leave my meditation session. I enjoyed it so much
that I continued to practice regularly.
Whenever my husband saw me practicing meditation,
he would tease me "Why do you have to meditate?
Isn't it better if you have a nap?" When I was to go to
the temple, he teased "Why do you have to go to the
temple, better stay at home," and "What is merit?
What does it look like?" But, at that time I had the
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