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Knowledge and Career My current goal is to finish medical school and enter the field of surgery. Surgery is a tough and demanding field of medicine, and the hours are long and hard. However, the amoun

The author aspires to finish medical school and specialize in surgery, emphasizing the importance of blending physical treatment with mental well-being. They describe positive meditation experiences,

Journey to Joy 110 to clearly visualize a crystal ball at my center, and have felt very peaceful. One important aspect, for me, in my meditation, is that it has helped me to gain wisdom about situatio

Journey to Joy shares insights on the benefits of meditation for overall well-being. It has helped the author gain wisdom, make better decisions, and find peace. Meditation is not exclusive to any rel

Journey to Joy 112 Five years ago, I had lymphatic cancer. The doctor said that I needed 11 chemotherapy and 36 radiation sessions. Before I began the three- month long treatment, the doctor used a CT

Five years ago, I faced lymphatic cancer and underwent extensive treatment. Surprisingly, I experienced no side effects from chemotherapy and radiation, thanks to my daily meditation practice. This up

Journey to Joy 116 point as the centre of my body and it was where I placed my mind. Soon, my mind would come to a standstill, so I would stop repeating the mantra and stop imagining an unclear crysta

In this passage, the author describes a profound meditation experience where focusing on a central point in the body leads to a sense of lightness and inner joy. The feeling of brightness permeates th

Journey to Joy 118 before. In a short while, I saw a small bright star, like a small spot that was visible in a sky without clouds. After that, I felt like I was falling into a tube. I tried to keep m

This passage describes a profound meditation experience where the author encounters a bright star and a comforting crystal ball. The transformative feelings of happiness and oneness with the universe

Journey to Joy 140 slowly and deeply. First, I concentrated on the relaxation of all muscles in my body. Afterward, I tried to visualise a clear bright object like a small crystal ball small like the

การเดินทางสู่ความสุขนี้เป็นเรื่องราวส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนที่สำรวจการทำสมาธิและการค้นพบความสุขภายใน แม้จะประสบกับความเจ็บปวดทางกายและความผิดหวัง แต่การเรียนรู้ที่จะผ่อนคลายช่วยให้ผู้เขียนสัมผัสถึงความสุขท

Journey to Joy 156 my eyes closed, easily and gently. I felt serene and relaxed. By just following the voice of the venerable one, I was happy. A smile appeared on my face automatically. If thoughts i

This passage describes a transformative meditation experience where the author finds deep serenity by following a guide's voice. Using the mantra ‘Samma Arahang,’ they achieve a state of calmness, fee

Journey to Joy 176 the centre of my body and meditate. After that, I take a shower. Then I go upstairs to chant in the meditation room. I need to climb up 20 steps. Getting upstairs requires a lot of

This text narrates the author's struggle after a life-altering accident, detailing the physical challenges faced in climbing stairs to meditate. Despite broken bones and the pain involved, the author

It is interesting to read the stories of people who practised meditation and discovered that it has helped them solve various difficulties in their lives. Not only have they found home and professiona

Meditation has been a transformative practice for many individuals, providing them with tools to navigate life's challenges. By integrating meditation into their daily routines, people have reported e

Wisdom I have always known that our physical presence, as we know it, is not all there is to life. I lost my father when I was eight years old. This was my first experience with death and it affected

This narrative delves into the profound effects of losing a loved one and the quest for deeper understanding beyond physical existence. The author shares personal experiences of grief and the search f

Wisdom come anywhere close to the beauty of what I saw. Since then, I tried hard to repeat that experience many times, but unfortunately sometimes trying too hard did not yield results. I often medita

This passage reflects on the author's journey with meditation as a way to combat insomnia and achieve clarity of thought. The author describes how a profound experience with light during meditation ha

Wisdom 5) Take this light with you everywhere. We can replicate the meditative bliss we achieved at the DIMC in every waking moment, and in our every location in a "moving, waking meditation". 6) Tran

This text highlights the significance of carrying meditative principles into daily life, emphasizing that true transformation starts within ourselves. It underscores the importance of unity in spiritu

Journey to Joy 212 are youths who are instilled with hope despite being pressed by wounds of society. I think the fact that my mind is open to considering new ideas is a positive asset to my work. By

The text emphasizes the importance of fostering hope among youths who face societal challenges. By adopting an open mindset, educators can guide students to balance their thoughts and relationships wi

Journey to Joy 216 inner meditation experience. I began meditating without having any thoughts or using any mantras. This allowed me to fully relax. I simply placed my mind at the centre of my body. W

This text describes a personal journey into meditation, focusing on the practice of centering one's mind within the body for relaxation. The author shares their experience of feeling bodily sensations

Wisdom This brightness didn't hurt my eyes. I compared the crystal ball to a yolk because I couldn't think of anything else that was similar to what I saw. I continued focusing at it peacefully, when

In this passage, the author describes a transcendent experience during meditation where crystal balls symbolize peace and awareness. The journey highlights the contrast between active thought and a st

Journey to Joy 218 I didn't want to come out of this comfort zone. I wanted to continue sitting and observing. I didn't feel tired, cold or hot, or uncomfortable, and I felt I could sit in that positi

This text reflects on the profound experience of meditation leading to a deeper understanding of happiness and inner peace. The author shares how meditation has transformed their perspective, enabling

Wisdom answer this question yourself, you will start to realise that perhaps some of our actions appear unwise in the long term aspect of our lives. We are born with nothing and when we are dead we al

This text delves into the nature of wisdom and how our short-term actions may lead to unwise long-term consequences. It reflects on the inevitability of life and death, emphasizing that material posse

Journey to Joy 244 E Reverend Richard Salvatore Esposito Ph. B, LOCM (U.S.A.) "Meditation slowly transforms sorrow into happiness and peace! And even as I write this, I have come to understand and exp

In 'Journey to Joy', Reverend Richard Salvatore Esposito discusses how meditation can lead to a profound transformation from sorrow to sustained happiness and peace of mind. He shares personal insight

Journey to Joy 254 simple instructions as they were given, step by step, by my teaching monk. First, closing my eyes gently and relaxing every part of my body, I listened only to the soothing sound of

In this chapter, the author recounts a transformative experience guided by a teaching monk. Through simple, step-by-step instructions, they learned to close their eyes, relax their body, and focus on

Journey to Joy 262 huge mansion. Reaching the moon inside, I felt inner delight. A while later, I saw the moon floating in front of me, and just observed it. After just a moment, it automatically move

In this excerpt from 'Journey to Joy', the author shares a profound experience of meditation that leads to inner delight and realization of true happiness. Contrary to the belief that the mind is the