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Journey to Joy cope with it well. I'm so surprised. I did not cry, instead I sat still and concentrated my mind at the centre of my body. Then, I found the answer. I realised that I had to be strong a

In this excerpt, the author shares their experience of coping with life's inevitabilities such as birth, aging, sickness, and death. Instead of succumbing to sorrow, they found strength through medita

Knowledge and Career of mind will evolve and purify our thoughts so that we think thoroughly, speak pleasantly and act effectively. We should always visualise a meditation object, such as a crystal sp

This text discusses the importance of evolving our minds through mindfulness practices such as visualizing a meditation object, like a crystal sphere, to enhance our thoughts and actions. It emphasize

Journey to Joy 98 86 I am a son in a Chinese family. My family owned a trading company. My family was never interested in Buddhism or meditation. We never went to any temple, never hung an amulet and

The narrative shares the journey of a son from a Chinese family that values earthly achievements over spirituality. Raised in a family with no interest in Buddhism or meditation, he initially believed

Journey to Joy was a boring one. The only technology we have is bricking and rendering, which has been the same for a thousand years. Even though we constantly attempt to create innovative styles for

In this text, the author discusses the stagnation in technology within Thai real estate, drawing a parallel to car manufacturing's quality control methods. The author advocates for a new approach: to

Journey to Joy 152 provides the strength and wisdom to escape sadness and begin a new chapter in our lives. We must maintain our willpower to live and continue performing good deeds no matter what hap

This text emphasizes the importance of willpower and performing good deeds as we navigate through life's challenges. It suggests that through meditation, we can achieve calmness and the ability to fac

Journey to Joy 188 Almost immediately, I started to see benefits in my life in ways that I least expected. The first thing that surprised me was that although I was using meditation tapes that lasted

In 'Journey to Joy', I share my unexpected benefits from meditation, including an altered sense of time and improved decision-making. Through meditative practices, I found clarity and made significant

Journey to Joy 194 that my services as a builder could be useful in the conversion of the Brookwood Chapel into a Meditation Centre. So, I offered my services and started work. My work involved stayin

In this reflective journey, the author shares how working on the conversion of Brookwood Chapel into a Meditation Centre inspired a deeper exploration of Buddhism and meditation. Engaging with the Tha

Journey to Joy 198 experience years ago. There were many spirits or beings present all around me and my form became clear as crystal. The crystal at the centre of my form became radiant white and glow

This text recounts a profound meditation experience where the author felt a connection with spiritual beings and transformed their life. They describe becoming one with a radiant crystal form and the

Journey to Joy 202 Prior to 2005, my religious and spiritual experiences provided only pieces of a puzzle to my understanding of life's spirituality. I had begun my religious studies as a six year old

This narrative recounts the author's spiritual journey prior to 2005, exploring diverse religions and practices. Starting from childhood, the author engages with meditation, prayer, and various sects,

Journey to Joy 206 nirvana, Dhammakaya, so it is to our advantage that we develop this practice as a habit and ritual. I am working on this area. I have the advantage of working an hour away from home

This text discusses the importance of developing a habit of chanting and seeking inner light as a means to achieve joy and connect with the Divine. The author shares personal experiences of listening

Wisdom My name is Chan Poi Koun (Ken), a single Singaporean. I'm 40 years old. I worked as a product manager for a multinational electronic components distribution company in Singapore. I had enjoyed

Chan Poi Koun, a 40-year-old product manager in Singapore, shares his journey into meditation after reconnecting with an old classmate. Initially seeking relaxation, Chan now practices daily, accumula

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

Wisdom I meditated, at home and at work, to relax and relieve stress. I never thought of gaining or seeing anything. I just wanted to continue meditating until my mind was pure. At about the sixth wee

The narrative reflects on the author's meditation practices aimed at achieving mental purity. During a class activity involving blowing bubbles, the author connects the imagery to their meditation, re

Journey to Joy mind. I started to use my mind, when dealing with my colleagues, instead of my external eyes, because our physical eyes do not allow us to see the true reality of things. Our external e

In "Journey to Joy," the author shares experiences of using mindfulness and meditation to enhance interactions with colleagues and resolve workplace challenges. By focusing on internal perspectives ra

Journey to Joy 240 differences in nationality, heredity, appearance, livelihood, and so on, internally, the inner peace and happiness we feel is identical. Awareness will replace confusion and misunde

In 'Journey to Joy', the text emphasizes that despite differences in nationality and appearance, true inner peace is universal. It discusses how meditation fosters awareness, dispels confusion, and ge

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 278 I have a dream of using my musical skills to create World Peace because songs are a universal language bringing people of different nationalities or religions into harmony. It is al

In this heartfelt narrative, the author shares dreams of achieving world peace through music and meditation. Drawing on personal experiences, including composing a song for the 1992 Winter Olympics, t

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

Meditation in Everyday Life The Ten Homework Assignments for Meditation Practitioners To improve our meditation experience, we must always observe how well we meditate every day. We should figure out

To enhance our meditation practice, it's essential to reflect on our daily meditation experiences. Factors such as rest, physical activity, and stress can significantly impact how we meditate. On days

Meditation in Everyday Life and remind yourself that you will surely die one day in future. Spread love and kindness to all living beings in the world. 3. Throughout the day, create the feeling that y

This text emphasizes the importance of integrating meditation into daily routines. It suggests taking moments throughout the day to connect with a meditation object at the center of the body, fosterin