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the body — nothing more and nothing less — no preconceptions or anticipations. The centre of the body, gentle application of the mind and no thinking — no more knowledge than this is necessary to embark on successful meditation. Chandra practised this step of the practice further, but one obstacle still remained. Images of home and family would pop into her mind and sometimes other visions she didn’t want to see. Upāsika Thongsuk taught her to take no interest in her imagination: "Let the mind take its natural course of transformation and always keep the concentration at the centre of the body. Maintain the concentration there with mindfulness. Entertain no other thought. Like the unwelcome visitor who comes to call, if we pay him no attention, he will soon leave of his own accord." With persistence and a firm resolve, she applied subtle effort at the centre of her body whether the crystal ball was visible or not. Khun Yay resolved to spend her whole lifetime meditating, if that was what it needed to find her father. The weeks of practice turned to months and the months to years. The quest for success in meditation, entered into her very soul. At first she would just meditate in her free time but before long she would meditate while working too. Eventually, after two years, she was able to reduce the number of thoughts in her mind, leaving herself with a feeling of lightness and spaciousness inside. On one occasion she perceived a tiny pinpoint of light inside herself rather like a star in the sky. Another night, Chandra sneaked up to the upstairs