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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

…ssential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma is highlighted. He believes understanding…

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

…ou feel out of sync or overly strained, a simple refresh like washing your face can help reset your focus. Remember, following instructions diligently is crucial for effective meditation. Visit dmc.tv for …

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

… brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the body. Whether through visualization of objects like a crystal sphere or Luang …

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

…here is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that clarity comes with a still mind; th…

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

…llness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on their inner mind. By practicing techniques such as adjusting one's sitting position, relaxing th…

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

…nger with your left thumb. Close your eyes gently to create an environment conducive to relaxation. Focus on releasing tension from your body, starting from your face to your legs. Clear your mind of world…

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

…seated. Notably, the hands should rest two finger breadths above the navel, aiding in stability and focus. For successful meditation, maintaining a proper posture is essential as it allows for better breat…

…You will experience a great happiness that you have never known before. With a perfectly still mind focused at the center of the crystal sphere, it will give way to a succession of increasingly purer trans…

This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mi…

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

… object throughout the day. Take brief moments to calm your mind every hour and keep your awareness focused on the center while engaging in daily activities. Adopt these practices regularly for noticeable …

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

…scribed as the natural home of the mind, and emphasizes its location above the navel. A key area of focus is the Sphere of Primary Path, representing the initial journey toward liberation experienced in me…

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…wth. In Malaysia, the Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Penang offers similar services. These centers focus on spreading Buddhism and promoting meditation practices. Contact them via their listed emails or p…

"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To

…factors for one’s mindset. He highlights the significance of Samma Samadhi (Right Concentration) in focusing on internal rather than external distractions to combat kilesa. Overall, the session reinforces …

Suzanne Jeffrey concentrate on the inside, or inside our center, it is impossible for kilesa to exist. Whenever you are angry, your mind goes outside. It is easy to get hooked, easy to be angry. The

… the mind often drifts outside our center, leading to anger and distraction from self-awareness. By focusing inward and engaging in good actions, or boon, one can create pure energy that counters kilesa, w…

… As soon as it starts, we become greedy, or angry, or covetous, or jealous. This happens because we focus on material things that are in the external world. We walk down the street and look into a store wi…

In the teachings of J. Dhyaan Master, the store of boon represents the source of all desires fulfilled by divine grace. Boonya, or pure energy from doing good, leads to personal purification and enlig

… called Kanta Mara. If we feel pain, that is Mara, because pain obstructs our goodness. We start to focus on our pain and then start to feel sorry for ourselves. The 'Why does this have to happen to me?' '…

In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey elaborates on the concept of Mara, describing five distinct types: Kanta Mara (the body and mind functions), Gamma (action from karma), Deity (false gods), Matuman (fe

…tter than I know myself because he meditates 24/7. He sees people as they really are but chooses to focus on their finest characteristics - all unbeknownst to them, of course. There are times when I think …

The text discusses the author's deep connection with a mentor who embodies confidence and wisdom through meditation. Despite not being born a Buddhist, the author feels a sense of familiarity. They sh

…uh, let’s see, that’s about 50 years or so of teaching something. Now, how- ever, I am beginning to focus my attention on my meditation and he is right there to help me with it, offering suggestions, and t…

This text shares a personal journey of learning meditation from a dedicated Dhamma teacher. The teacher, who deeply cares for everyone, emphasizes the importance of reaching for success in meditation

…just how clean you really are! Are you main- taining a clean and organized environment, one that is focused on healthy living? You should call this a room for self-maintenance because this is the room that…

The text discusses the importance of establishing good habits through daily routines in different spaces of the home. It emphasizes the significance of starting the day well, such as making your bed,

…n be included in this room, such as the dining room and living room (or computer room) but the real focus is on the kitchen. Why? Because this is the room that brings everyone together: This is the sociali…

…usses the connection between external desires and internal happiness, emphasizing the importance of focusing on appropriate clothing rather than just fashion. She highlights the kitchen as a central social…

the third is thought or conceptualization, and the fourth is wisdom, or merging this new awareness into our pool of accumulated knowledge we already have stored. “War and conflict, of course, are wro

…en characteristics of the mind, such as its speed, tendency to wander, and challenge of maintaining focus. Understanding these traits is crucial for anyone seeking to enhance their meditation practice and …