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Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
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Daoist Meditation in the Eastern Han Period
…meditative practice (including Daoism and Buddhism) consists of an array of terminology, breathing, concentration, and visualization techniques: xinzhi 心齊, or “fasting the heart,” zuowang 坐忘, or “sitting and forge…
…d xinzhi, zuowang, and shouyi, which formed a rich tapestry of meditative practices that emphasized concentration and visualization. Daoism's unique approach to meditation reflects its philosophical underpinnings …
Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
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Eastern Han Buddhist Meditation and Daoism
…Daoist term for meditation shou 守 “guarding or observing”56 which “was used to denote the effort of concentration of mind,”57 this can be seen in the Chinese translation of the title of the Da Anban shouyi jing 大安…
…minology for clarity. Notable was An Shigao's use of the Daoist 'shou' for meditation, representing concentration efforts. Throughout the Eastern Han Period (25-220 CE), terms like 'si' and 'cun' were adopted to d…
Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
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Understanding Dhammakāya and its Significance in Buddhism
…ve examples of these different enumerations of dhamma-aggregates. The five refers to virtue (sila), concentration (samādhi), wisdom (paññā), release (vimutti), and the knowing and seeing of one’s own release (vimu…
…a as a guiding principle and discusses dhammakāya's association with special qualities like virtue, concentration, and wisdom. The text delves into complex nuances of how these qualities relate to practice and rea…
Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
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Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path and Threefold Path in Buddhism
[Right concentration, again, becomes the basis of right views, right aspirations, and other steps of the noble eightfold…
This text elaborates on the interrelationship between Right Concentration, Right Views, and Right Aspirations as pivotal elements of the Noble Eightfold Path leading to libe…
Visualization Meditation with the Crystal Ball
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Visualization Meditation with the Crystal Ball
…of the crystal ball appearing clearly in the centre of your body. Calmly and serenely maintain your concentration to sustain the image, with a mind that is still and soft at all times.
…itual detachment and mental purity, supporting a journey towards inner peace. Remember to keep your concentration soft and gentle.
Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
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Understanding Kamma and Its Effects on Life
Suzanne Jeffrey " Meditation and concentration help us to discover and understand all of this. One of our jobs, as you well know, is to train the …
In this discourse, Suzanne Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of meditation and concentration in understanding Kamma, which refers to the actions we take and their intentions. We are tasked wit…
Meditation with the Crystal Ball
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Meditation with the Crystal Ball
…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 t…
This meditation guide focuses on visualizing a clear crystal ball at the center of your body, using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to purify the mind. As you meditate, maintain a still mind and observe th
Tomorrow The World Will Change: Testimonies from Inner Peace Pioneers
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Tomorrow The World Will Change: Testimonies from Inner Peace Pioneers
…s light I try to expand that light And in the gentlest possible way I concentrate. It’s a need for concentration And there is a need for relaxation at the same time So in discovering that balance and I then find …
The text discusses the importance of meditation in achieving personal peace, highlighting the experiences of practitioners in South Africa. It emphasizes that meditation is accessible to everyone, reg
Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
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Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
…able Phrakrupaladnayokwarawat (Sudhammo Bhikkhu), such a gentle and generous instructor in Buddhist concentration, has kept abreast of these findings and encouraged scholars to explore their implications. This pre…
This preface discusses the ongoing discoveries in Buddhist meditation texts and the efforts of Venerable Phrakrupaladnayokwarawat (Sudhammo Bhikkhu) in promoting scholarly exploration. It emphasizes t
Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
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Understanding Dhamma and the Eightfold Noble Path
…Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration. Right View is seeing the reality of the world and differentiating between good and bad, so you can…
The text discusses the concepts of Dhamma, meditation, and the Eightfold Noble Path as essential elements leading to true understanding and happiness. It emphasizes that true nature and enlightenment
Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
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Center of the Body: Balance and Mindfulness
…se” of the mind. The goal of a meditator is to “tune” or adjust the mind through a single point of concentration and to arrive at the point of balance at the center of the body. When the mind reaches its perfect …
Every object has its center of gravity, maintaining balance. For humans, the center is located two finger-widths above the navel, called the ‘Seventh Base’ of the mind. Meditators aim to focus their m
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
…ience, commitment, endurance, willingness to work hard and to never give up. 3. Attention (citta) – concentration, mindfulness, consciousness, alertness, attentiveness, awareness, consideration, care. 4. Examinati…
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Meditation for Love and Family
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Meditation for Love and Family
…ized that the human mind is strong but very susceptible to influences that may weaken its powers of concentration and clarity. Dhammakaya meditation helped me see the value of keeping the mind relatively free of u…
This text reflects on the practice of loving-kindness meditation as a means to cultivate compassion for family and others. It emphasizes the importance of a clear mind, free from distractions, which D
Meditation Technique and Tips
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Meditation Technique and Tips
… sofa. 2. Relaxation of body and then mind. 3. Consistent gentle “Interiorization" of awareness and concentration to a comfortable point in central area of the body; Can then use a mental object in the center. 4. …
Part Six discusses the importance of meditation in fostering peace and happiness. It emphasizes the need for mental purity during meditation to radiate positivity. The steps for effective meditation i
Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
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Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
…et your mind wander. If you do think of something else, you can maintain your stillness of mind and concentration by reciting a short, soothing phrase. Recite the word phrase of choice in your mind softly, as if t…
This section provides an easy meditation technique to cultivate inner peace. It focuses on visualizing a calming object such as a sun, moon, or candle flame in the center of your body. The method enco
ความหมายและการปฏิบัติสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา
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ความหมายและการปฏิบัติสมาธิในพุทธศาสนา
…สวดปฏิสังขรณ์ สวดพระอภิธรรม สวดมนต์ สวดมนต์บุตรชาพระรัตนตรัย สร้าง สะสมเสบียง สะอาด สภากระ complete concentration and absorbed contemplation Samadhi is the process of focusing the mind at the center of the body. e…
เนื้อหานี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของสมาธิในการพัฒนาจิตใจ โดยการสร้างบารมีและทำความดี นอกจากนี้ยังอธิบายเกี่ยวกับการประกอบศาสนกิจ เช่น สวดมนต์ และการสร้างวัดให้เป็นสถานที่สักการะ เพื่อส่งเสริมความดีและสร้างค
Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
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Understanding Personal Offerings in Buddhism
…em, as well as lay people and monks intent on fulfilling the moral training and the practice of concentration and insight. In the strict technical sense it refers only to those possessing the supramundane pa…
The text elaborates on different types of personal offerings within Buddhist practice, highlighting the spiritual importance of giving to individuals at various stages of realization, including arahan
88 Meditation Benefits
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88 Meditation Benefits
…ind will become more in sync with one another. We will become more focused and less distracted. Our concentration and memory will improve resulting in better performance in school and at work. We will have better …
Meditation enhances mindfulness and comprehension, fostering perception and awareness. It aligns body and mind, leading to improved focus and memory, which results in better performance in academics a
The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
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The Importance of Habits and Training in Education
…n the children: In the bedroom, or in the sleeping area, we are concerned with right view and right concentration. We can meditate in this space and we take responsibility for the cleanliness of our area. (Monks a…
In education, respect, discipline, and patience are essential core values. Habit formation begins at home, with primary caregivers setting examples for children. Rooms in a home serve as spaces for le