Meditation with the Crystal Ball : หน้า 36/50

middle of the clear crystal ball at the centre of your body. The mantra is “Samma Arahang”, which means make the mind pure and detached from all forms of suffering. Or you can use the words “clear and bright”. Recite the mantra continuously while calmly observing the crystal ball until your mind becomes still. Then you will stop reciting or naturally forget to recite the mantra. All that will remain is the image of the crystal ball appearing clearly in the centre of your body. Serenely, maintain your concentration to sustain the image, with a mind that is still at all times. If you have an internal experience that differs from what you normally experience, do not become agitated or excited. Keep your mind unperturbed, just observe dispassionately. Do not be pleased or displeased with what you see. In the end, your mind will become more refined and settle at the centre of your body. Your mind will enter the centre of your body – the point of purity, brightness, true happiness and awareness. This awareness is profound internal wisdom, which grows deeper with continued meditation. You will reach the purity that is found naturally within all of us. This purity is something universal to people across the world. When your mind is still, there is happiness in your meditation. Before stopping your meditation, perform a loving-kindness meditation. Start by unifying your mind so that it is still and at the centre of your body. Feel that you love others around you and that you want to send good wishes to everyone in the world. Let your mind coalesce into a clear, bright crystal ball that embodies the power of love and good wishes for all living beings. Let this crystal ball expand beyond your body in every direction: right, left, front, back, above and below. Let it spread out in every direction. Let it be a mind