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GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min

In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles that impede meditation. It is the darkness that obscures our mind like dark clouds obscuring the shining sun causing the sun not to be seen. Our mind is obscure

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the

"• In conclusion, the sufferings of all beings are caused by succumbing to the influence of our accumulated defilements - from the past until this moment. We open our eyes (all of our senses are open)

In conclusion, suffering arises from our defilements, which influence our actions and desires. To achieve true happiness, we must eliminate these defilements through good actions, stopping poor habits

Meticulous with a Dharma Messenger If we are not mindful, then defilements become even more apparent to us. We must bring together concentration, effort, and meditation. They must all come together.

This text delves into the importance of mindfulness to combat defilements and achieve purity through meditation. It emphasizes the synergy of concentration, effort, and mindfulness. The Buddha's journ

CHAPTER 1 BODY AND MIND UNDERSTAND ONESELF To know and understand oneself as a human being is essential in the process of recognizing inbuilt weaknesses to be overcome and potential strengths that ca

Chapter 1 delves into the importance of understanding oneself, highlighting the distinction between human mental capacities and other creatures. It emphasizes the need for self-awareness in recognizin

the United States during 2007 has helped reduce violence, there has not been any corresponding political progress. Different Iraqi political figures and forces have competing and often changing vision

Post-2007, the United States achieved a reduction in violence in Iraq, yet significant political progress remains elusive. Iraqi political factions hold varying visions for the nation's future, with t

Journey to Joy 28 is two finger-widths above the navel level. This is the true resting place of the mind and the starting point of the journey along the Middle Way. In this spot, the mind is at a comp

In this text, we delve into the significance of the mind's resting point located above the navel, which serves as a sanctuary free from thoughts, worries, and fears. This tranquil state fosters purity

Journey to Joy 294 Imagine the soft touch of a bird's feather when it touches the surface of the water. Focus your mind at the centre of the body with this feeling. Maintain the feeling of relaxation

Journey to Joy guides you through meditation techniques using visualization to enhance relaxation and focus. Picture a soft bird's feather touching water and concentrate your mind at your abdomen's ce

Journey to Joy 306 should set aside some time just for meditation in order to become familiar with the Middle Way. Business and the mind should go hand in hand. A business is used in the search for mo

In 'Journey to Joy', the importance of meditation in finding peace and managing time effectively is emphasized. Readers are encouraged to integrate mindfulness into their daily routines, focusing on t

If you have an internal experience that differs from what you normally experience, do not become agitated or happy. Keep your mind unperturbed, just observe dispassionately. Do not be pleased or displ

In this insight, the practice of meditation is highlighted where one is encouraged to maintain a dispassionate observation of internal experiences. This leads to a refined mind centered at the body’s

Reflect on what our great teacher has taught us. Our Great Master Luang Pu16 Wat Paknam17 advised us to visualize a crystal sphere and recite the mantra “samma ar- ahang”8 at the same time. Visualizin

Reflecting on the teachings of our Great Master Luang Pu, we learn the importance of visualizing a crystal sphere while reciting the mantra 'samma ar- ahang' to maintain mindfulness. Mindfulness and r

85. PURIFIED MIND As I converse with various people, I keep my mind always in its purified state, always centered in merit and in Dhamma. No greed, anger, or nonsense are allowed to defile me. In the

The text discusses the significance of maintaining a purified mind focused on merit and Dhamma. It emphasizes the importance of compassion in understanding others' suffering while acknowledging that e

Part Five: Truth for the Family boonya. Many people choose to observe the Eight Precepts one day (or even seven days) a week on a regular long-term basis. 3. Meditation. This is the best way to purify

… engagement in these activities ensures a bright and fulfilling future, reinforcing the idea that a clear mind is essential for happiness and righteousness. In the end, boonya outweighs material wealth or educa…

Meetings with a Dhamma Master is a more coarse way to judge good and/or bad, we might not have the best way but at least people can live with one another. In addition to custom or tradition, we can a

The text explores how good and bad actions are judged in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of intention in determining Kamma. It reflects on the historical context of societal divisions due to misu

Hope and Willpower My meditation experience continued to improve. It was very crisp, clear and bright. When I met with the accident, I lost both my legs and my husband. At that moment, I felt like I h

The passage recounts the author's journey through grief after losing both her legs and her husband in an accident. Meditation becomes her daily refuge, performed on a wheelchair or bed. Despite challe

Humans also have eyes. We must train our eyes to be like bamboo knots, because the most important aspect of eyesight is, "Don't look at things you aren't supposed to see. Don't look for trouble. Don't

In this insightful guide, the text emphasizes the importance of training our eyes and ears to focus on positivity and wisdom. It advocates not to dwell on others' faults or listen to gossip, which can

"this or that", "black or white", with no gray area, as the locals find this logic easy to grasp and put into practice. In addition, Thai culture and language has a relatively large amount of words an

This text discusses the simplicity of dualistic thinking in Thai culture and the rich linguistic resources that explain human cognition. It emphasizes that terms often linked to Buddhism should be tre

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 th

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 B

Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only

This text emphasizes the simplicity of achieving inner peace through relaxation, mental stillness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on

The first to the sixth bases are the paths, or the resting points, of the mind. The Seventh Base is the home of the mind. This is where the mind should be maintained at all times. You’ll be able to s

The Seven Bases of the Mind explain the journey of mental focus, with the first six as resting points and the Seventh Base as the ultimate home of the mind. This final destination is where the mind sh