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86 MEDITATION BENEFITS MEDIATION BENEFITS Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. A review of scientific studies identified favorable outcomes of meditation which include: relaxa

…editation leads to happiness by freeing the mind from worries, making life more enjoyable. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

90 MEDITATION BENEFITS lived to be true ten thousand years ago should still be true today and should remain true ten thousand years from now. Knowledge gained from meditative insight is based on rea

Meditation offers profound insights that connect us to our true essence and spiritual nature. It generates 'merit,' which is a form of …

GUIDED MEDITATION 95 ACHIEVING INNER EXPERIENCE (Now that we have paid respect to the Triple Gem, let us close our eyes and begin our meditation.) Sit cross-legged with your back upright. Put your

…lness. Remember to maintain a relaxed posture throughout the session for optimal benefits. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

This is a cool, refreshing inner light that comes from the Dhamma within. All of us have this inner light within us, but it has been obscured by the Five Hindrances 15 (sensual desires, ill will, apat

… approach meditation with a gentle mindset, ensuring a radiant and relaxed state of being. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

Reflect on what our great teacher has taught us. Our Great Master Luang Pu16 Wat Paknam17 advised us to visualize a crystal sphere and recite the mantra “samma ar- ahang”8 at the same time. Visualizin

…d promote clarity. Avoiding a gloomy or restless mind is crucial for effective meditation. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

But in your practice at home you can choose any position you wish, as long as it is comfortable. You can sit with your back against the wall, with your legs hanging down, or with your legs sideways, w

…o tension in your body while maintaining mindfulness is crucial for an effective practice. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

Maintain a neutral state of mind. Keep your mind empty, spacious, calm and still, in a way that makes you feel happy and relaxed, consistently, without rushing. Soon you’ll arrive at a deeper and more

…ce. As you practice, what once seemed difficult will become easier to attain. Visit dmc.tv for more insights.

He further discovered that when the mind is relaxed in a standstill state, while resting at the center of the Dhamma Sphere, inner transcendental bodies will emerge, one after another: from coarse hum

…stillness allows individuals to perceive their inner Dhamma, a core aspect of their being. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

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

…body and senses, allowing your mind to become spacious, light, and radiant. For more techniques and insights, visit dmc.tv.

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

…ce and acceptance 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

…derstand 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

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

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

…ving inner experience and understanding Dhamma deeply. Textbook learning pales in comparison to the insights gained from a still mind. A quiet mind allows for deeper knowledge and a more profound connection t…

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

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

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

…to enlightenment. By detaching from commotions and responsibilities, meditators can discover deeper insights and the essence of the Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha. For those struggling wit…

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

…dy accordingly. 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.

…Meditation practices like this can lead to greater emotional clarity and spiritual growth. For more insights, visit 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

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

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

…d of worldly distractions 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

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