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way, until you feel as if your whole body seems to be filled with tiny particles of goodness; 3. *Sit for meditation, relaxing body and mind:* Sit in the half-lotus position, upright with your back

This text provides a comprehensive guide for meditation, emphasizing relaxation of body and mind through the half-lotus position. It highlights the importance of visualizing a crystal ball at the cent

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

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 mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of

Start Meditation Today awareness maintain the vision of the shining sun, gently and comfortably. Only do this from this point onward, with a still mind, softly, gently, constantly and continuously. Do

Meditation is a practice of maintaining a calm mind while focusing on a singular vision, like a shining sun. As you meditate, it is crucial to observe your inner experiences without excitement or judg

Journey to Joy 298 such as "clear and bright, clear and bright, clear and bright". Recite the mantra continuously, whilst thinking of the bright sun, gently and comfortably. Focus your mind and be sti

This text explores the practice of mantra meditation, particularly the repetition of 'clear and bright', to achieve mental stillness. It emphasizes visualizing a bright object like the sun while recit

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

"• 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

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

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

Reflecting on your merit sphere 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 cla

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

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

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

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

When you have relaxed your body and mind, start gently envisioning an internal image, visualizing a clear, perfectly round and unblemished crystal ball. It can be any size but should be bright as the

In this meditation practice, create a calm space for your body and mind. Visualize a clear, bright crystal ball, allowing any image to come to you peacefully. Use the mantra 'Samma Arahang' or 'Clear

Start Meditation Today not force your mind to think of the object to a point that it makes you feel tense. Do not use too much effort. Or else, you will stare at it and that is the wrong method. Gentl

Meditation is an essential practice to achieve mental clarity and relaxation. To start, avoid forcing your mind to focus on an object, as this can cause tension. Instead, gently imagine the object whi

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 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