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So he decided to seek out well-known meditation teachers available at that time and apprenticed with them. He practiced every kind of meditation technique known to him. Finally, he met the famed medit

In his quest for profound meditation, he sought guidance from renowned teachers, eventually learning from Khun Yai Chand Khonnokyoong. Khun Yai emphasized that stopping the mind is essential for achie

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips could imagine a shining sun, of any size that you like, bright like the midday sun but clean and soothing as the moonlight on a full moon night. You can choose

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

Basic Meditation Practice body grow lighter and gradually disappear into the atmosphere. Then gently rest your focus in the center of your body at a point two finger-widths above the navel. Do not wor

This guide offers insights into basic meditation practices focusing on body relaxation and visualization techniques. Start by centering your focus above the navel and allow your thoughts to drift gent

Start by sitting in a cross-legged position, placing your right leg over the left leg. Then place both hands on your lap, with the right hand over the left hand and the right index finger touching the

Start by sitting cross-legged in a comfortable position. Place your hands on your lap and close your eyes, taking deep breaths to fill your body with fresh energy while releasing worries. Relax every

If Visualization is Not for You, Then You Don’t Have to Visualize Visualization may not be for everyone. Some of you may feel tense or uncomfortable using this method. Or you may put too much effort

Visualization may not be suitable for everyone. If you find yourself feeling tense or struggling to visualize, it's perfectly fine to choose other methods. Instead of visualizing, focus on relaxing yo

Meetings with a Dhamma Master the greatest possible goodness to humanity, the destruction of Mara, which is the behind-the-scenes influential power of evil in existence. For Christians, I suppose, th

In this enlightening dialogue with Luang Por, he emphasizes the importance of clearing one’s mind to combat Mara, the personification of evil similar to Satan in Christianity. Luang Por explains that

"• 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

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

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

CENTER OF THE BODY Every object in nature has its center of gravity, the point where it keeps its balance. For example, the center of gravity for a cup is at the center point of the cup; the center of

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

How does one create the very best in oneself? The reader can now appreciate the meaning and significance of a "blessing." Now we come to the interesting question of how a person can develop his/her b

The text discusses the significance of the human mind and its potential for growth and purity according to Buddhist principles. It emphasizes that the mind can be trained to a higher quality, rid of e

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

This text emphasizes the significance of controlling what we see and hear for maintaining a calm and positive mind. By training our eyes not to focus on negativity and avoiding gossip, we can foster a

When a situation arises that requires endurance, we must try to calm our minds as if we have a volcano inside ready to erupt that **we are almost unable to take, but we must be able to endure**. Gent

When faced with challenging situations, it's crucial to calm the mind as if a volcano is ready to erupt. Gentleness helps reduce mental strain through various strategies, with meditation being the mos

Then, gently close the eyes and gradually rest the mind at the centre of the body. Rest the mind at the centre of the body, at the seventh base without analysing, contemplating, or attempting to reas

This text explores the practice of resting the mind at the center of the body, specifically at the seventh base. By focusing and avoiding distractions, one can experience deep calmness. With regular p

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

Journey to Joy 142 the navel level - in my very centre. I use the mantra 'Samma Arahang' (which means 'purify the mind') repeating silently three times at each key point, until resting my mind at the

In this segment, the author discusses the practice of using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to center the mind and achieve inner peace. By reciting the mantra and focusing on the 'seventh base', one can ef

Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips (#4) Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the word phrase by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite it (if you simply do not want to recite it a

ในส่วนที่หกนี้ เราจะพูดถึงเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่จะช่วยให้จิตใจของคุณสงบและมีความสติเป็นหลัก คุณจะได้เรียนรู้วิธีการทำให้จิตใจของคุณตั้งมั่น และตรวจสอบประสบการณ์ภายในโดยที่ไม่ต้องวิเคราะห์หรือวิจารณ์ เพื่

Part Five: Truth for the Family in our life is to live with purpose or meaning. The more we perform deeds that are purposeful and good, the more our life can be considered meaningful. To get the very

Part Five emphasizes that a meaningful life involves purposeful actions. It suggests avoiding evil, maximizing good deeds, and meditating to maintain a clear mind. The state of our mind at death impac

"Bhikkhus," my duties that are of benefit and support to you are now complete. I now wish to remind you that the nature of all living creatures is impermanence and degeneration. Thus, you should conti

In Buddhism, carefulness is essential for maintaining virtue and reducing the chances of misconduct. As beings with limited lifespans, it is vital to perform wholesome actions. The state of mind influ

Death & Rebirth 56 their mind will be loaded down with the weight of unwholesomeness and thus diminished by darkness. The persons will see a black spot or gloomy picture before being drawn into a blac

บทความนี้สำรวจการเดินทางของจิตวิญญาณหลังความตายและผลกระทบของสภาวะจิตใจต่อการเกิดใหม่ ผู้ที่จิตใจบริสุทธิ์จะได้รับการเกิดใหม่ในรูปแบบที่สูงขึ้น ขณะที่จิตใจที่เต็มไปด้วยความมืดจะนำไปสู่นรกหรือเกิดใหม่เป