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Journey to Joy 142 the navel level - in my very centre. I use the mantra 'Samma Arahang' (which means 'purify the mind') repeating silently three times at each key point, until resting my mind at the seventh base. By doing so, I have the feeling of efficiently closing the door to my outer sensual perception and to open up the door to my world of peace within. In case of a wondering mind, this mantra brings me back to settle my mind again and again in my centre. I use it often during my daily work as well, in order to 'reset' the activity of my mind. I am able to experience instantaneous happiness only by remembering it. Sometimes, I notice in the beginning of my meditation session that my mind is willing to settle down. If this happens, I let it go straight to the seventh base, without travelling through all key points of my body. I always keep reciting the