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Darkness Is Your Friend Darkness is not an enemy that stops you from attaining the Dhamma. Darkness is your friend if you know how to take pleasure in it. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see any ima

…e are key. Allow your mind to settle, and the light will naturally follow. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

‘STOP’ IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Stopping the mind (from wandering) is more important than anything else. Whatever images that appear in your meditation, observe them impassively without engaging your min

…ss to emerge. Understand the importance of this practice for personal growth and tranquility. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Aspiration After Luang Por Dhammajayo took the yellow robe to become a Buddhist monk he resolved that he would preach only the subject of stopping the mind. Over the past forty

…of Buddhism comes through practice rather than just theoretical knowledge. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

But if you begin your practice in the right way, even if the result may appear slow but in fact it is not slow at all. Although there’s no shortcut in the way of practice, in due time the shortcut wil

…enation, akin to nature's refreshing moments. Enjoy the journey, for true results unfold in time at dmc.tv.

Keep practicing with the right method. If it takes you half an hour to get to the point of contentment, try to reach that same point each time. Your speed of getting there will improve as you go—from

… your focus. Remember, following instructions diligently is crucial for effective meditation. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

Your body will tell you whether you’re doing the right thing or not. If your eyebrows twist, or your eyes, your forehead and your body become tense, or you feel tedious, discouraged, and the time seem

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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

…alization serves as a vital technique to aid concentration and deepen their meditative state. Visit dmc.tv for more guidance on meditation practices.

only way you won’t succeed is when you don’t practice. If you do practice, you’ll eventually succeed. It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow you see the bright light. It matters how often and how cons

…With dedication, you will overcome hindrances, and the darkness will fade. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

GUIDED MEDITATION 135 CALLING UPON YOUR MERIT Keep your mind still. Reflect on all the merits that you have accumulated throughout your countless past lifetimes all the way to the present lifetime.

…ices like this can lead to greater emotional clarity and spiritual growth. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha

…ul realms and the quest for Nibana. Learn more about how embracing merit can transform your life at dmc.tv.

Reflect on your merit sphere, easily and comfortably. Develop a feeling that you have a bright merit sphere residing at the center of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the sphere may appear clearly

…ey towards refinement and clarity will progressively enhance your mental state and existence. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

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

…passion towards all beings, leading to a more profound life experience. For more information, visit dmc.tv.

DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 96 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkoltepmuni, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popu

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144 HOW TO MEDITATE Step-by-step instruction: 1. The sitting posture, which has been found to be the most conducive for meditation, is the half-lotus position. Sit upright with your back straight, cr

…tractions and cultivate a sense of happiness and space within yourself. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.

Before starting, it is necessary to acquaint yourself with the various resting points or bases of the mind inside the body. • The first base is at the rim of the nostril, on the right side for men an

…h base, two fingers above the navel, where the mind can find stillness. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.

146 HOW TO MEDITATE (Left diagram: Sitting posture with hands on the lap. The numbered points are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with some annotations: "two finger breadths above the navel".) (Rig

…understanding these anatomical points, practitioners can enhance their meditation experience. Visit dmc.tv for more resources on meditation.

4. Feel that your body is an empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near the seventh base of the mind at the center of the body. Whatev

…fy their minds and enhance their inner experience. For more insights on meditation practices, visit dmc.tv.

silently and continuously in the mind. If you are not sure about the location of the center of the body, just know that anywhere in the area of your abdomen will do. Don't be disappointed if you find

… Dhammakaya—ultimately bestowing super knowledge and supreme happiness. For more information, visit dmc.tv.

TEN DAILY HOMEWORKS These Ten Daily Homeworks are designed to help improve your meditation results. Practice it daily and you’ll find that not only would your meditation results become better, but als

…egularly for noticeable improvements in meditation and personal happiness. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

6. Build a happy environment around you with a smile and speaking in an endearing way. 7. Make the effort to see the virtues in yourself and others. Rejoice in others' merits. 8. Keep daily notes of y

…in consciousness centered before sleeping for better emotional health. For further resources, visit dmc.tv.