Exploring Concepts in Buddhism and Mindfulness : āļŦāļāđāļē 165/200
Luang Por Dhammajayo, BEYOND WISDOM : āļŦāļāđāļē 165/200 An overview of ancient Sanskrit, meditation practices, and essential Buddhist concepts for mental clarity and liberation.
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This text delves into the significance of Sanskrit as an ancient language in India and its relation to Buddhist texts, particularly those influenced by the Mahayana school. It introduces the Seventh Base of the mind, described as the natural home of the mind, and emphasizes its location above the navel. A key area of focus is the Sphere of Primary Path, representing the initial journey toward liberation experienced in meditation. The importance of 'stop' as a technique in meditation is highlighted, emphasizing the need to still the wandering mind. Additionally, the text explores the Sutta, which serves as a Buddhist discourse, and the Ten Recollections, which are various methods for relaxing the mind through contemplation on the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, and more. Together, these elements contribute to an understanding of mindfulness and the path to mental peace.
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-Sanskrit and its role in Buddhism
-Mindfulness and meditation techniques
-Understanding the Seventh Base of the mind
-Sphere of Primary Path in meditation
-The practice of stopping the wandering mind
-Overview of Sutta and Ten Recollections
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Sanskrit: another ancient language used in India; Buddhist scriptures in Sanskrit are translated from the Pali language; Sanskrit texts are used by the Mahayana school of Buddhism.
Seventh Base of the mind: natural home of the mind, located two finger-widths above the navel in the middle of the abdomen. |
Sphere of Primary Path: the beginning path to liberation which emerged in the form of a sphere as experienced during meditation
'Stop': stop in this sense means stopping the mind from wandering, or stop doing bad deeds. The key to success in meditation is to still the mind and stop it from wandering.
Sutta: Buddhist Discourse
Ten Recollections: ten different ways of relaxing oneâs minds using the recollection method, namely, the Recollection of the Buddha, Recollection of the Dhamma, Recollection of the Sangha, Recollection of Morality, Recollection of Liberation, Recollection of Deities, Contemplation on Death, Contemplation on Body, Contemplation on Breathing, Contemplation on the Virtue of Nibbana
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