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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

Meditation is associated with various health benefits such as relaxation, concentration, and increased awareness. Scientific studies reveal its positive impact on metabolism, heart rate, and brain act

sleep with happiness, wake with happiness, and go about our daily duties with happiness. This aspect alone is enough of a reason for someone to meditate. Happiness derived from a mind that is peacefu

Meditation promotes lasting happiness derived from a peaceful mind, enabling individuals to face life's challenges unscathed. It helps purify mental impurities, enhances cognitive faculties, and unloc

How Do You Know Whether You’re Doing It the Right Way? If you’re doing it the right way according to the right Knowledge (Vijja), your body will feel relaxed and at ease. Your mind will also feel rel

In achieving relaxation, if done correctly according to the right knowledge (Vijja), both body and mind will feel at ease. Initial feelings of contentment evolve into a lighter, more spacious existenc

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

In your mindfulness practice at home, prioritize comfort. You can choose any position that feels right, such as sitting with your back against a wall, legs down, or sideways. Ensuring no tension in yo

114 GUIDED MEDITATION Visualizing a Meditation Object The Great Master gave us a good technique for visualization: to imagine a crystal clear sphere that is totally flawless, as clear as a polished d

This guided meditation technique involves visualizing a flawless crystal sphere or any familiar object, such as fruit or jewels, to achieve mental clarity and peace. The method, taught by the Great Ma

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.

This guided meditation encourages individuals to reflect on the merits accumulated throughout past and present lifetimes. By maintaining a still mind, one can connect to their intrinsic energy, transf

Merit Sphere A merit sphere is a perfectly round and flawless sphere that is utterly bright and clear. It is as clear as, or even clearer than, a polished diamond. It is as bright as, or brighter tha

The merit sphere is a flawless, bright sphere representing all success and happiness. It is the source of positivity, driving individuals from ordinary virtues to enlightenment. Merit sustains one's j

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

Meditation is an essential practice for achieving inner peace and relaxation. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to meditating effectively. Begin by adopting the half-lotus position, where yo

Meeting #2 22 August 2008 - Ashram After our last meeting with Luang Por, Jon has requested another one. Why he did this, I do not know. What do you ask a man who seems to know everything? Thinking t

This entry describes a poignant meeting at the Ashram with Luang Por, a monk who embodies happiness and wisdom. The narrator contemplates their own secrets and the profound connection felt with the mo

Metings with J. Dhyaan Master This is a store can satisfy every desire of god or man; No matter what they aspire to have: All that is got by boon’s grace. Beauty of looks, beauty of voice, beauty of

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

Suzanne Jeffrey The King and The Hermit Once upon a time, there was a King and Queen who lived in a beautiful castle, high on top of a mountain. Most of the time, everything was quite sabai (calm) b

Once upon a time, a King and Queen lived in a castle, ruling wisely until a problem arose. The Queen urged the King to seek the guidance of a hermit on a neighboring mountain. After a long journey, th

Meetings with a Dhamma Teacher for the people he loves… which for him, I found out, is everyone. And that is why he is so stern. He wants people to reach for, and experience, success in their lives,

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

Suzanne Jeffrey But the four basic needs are the first four that I mentioned: food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. Who, then, provides us with these needs? Usually, our parents or guardians are the

The text discusses basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, emphasizing the role parents or guardians play in fulfilling these needs. It explains the consequences of receiving

Suzanne Jeffrey from defilement are manifested within the mind since we are born. It forces the mind to think, speak, and act imperfectly and it allows us to slide into bad habits. Finally, defile- m

This text discusses the concept of defilements, which manifest in the mind from birth and lead to bad habits and suffering. It emphasizes the need for right understanding and mind control, urging prac

Meeting #6 June 8, 2009 - Ashram I did not see Luang Por for several months after our last chat. I left the Peace Revolution after helping them re-organize and re-imagine the project for the coming y

In June 2009, a group meets with Luang Por Dattajevo at his Ashram to discuss a book project on the life of the Lord Buddha. The meeting includes questions from the Peace Revolution team and a writing

Suzanne Jeffrey why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six signifi

In this teaching, Luang Por discusses the significance of the Buddha's life and his journey towards enlightenment. Born into wealth and possessing unique qualities, the Buddha sought wisdom from an ea

Suzanne Jeffrey Someone then asks, "Who created the Universe?" "The Universe was created by three elements coming together: Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality existing in harmony. A continuum of

This text discusses the creation of the universe as a blend of Goodness, unholeness, and impartiality. It highlights the emergence of 'evil' which led to the creation of beings and the subsequent batt

Suzanne Jeffrey with a common goal of ethical behavior. They are happy! And they meditate to become better people. They are all trying to be good people. 'Bad' people, of course, will try to fix ever

This passage reflects on the notion that true self-improvement starts with personal responsibility. It emphasizes that good people focus on helping themselves before attempting to assist others. The d

"• 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

And what is our biggest crisis? Birth. When the umbilical cord is cut, we become independent, and we have to find the four elements for ourselves. When we first start out in life, we are not only the

The text discusses the inherent challenges and crises faced at birth, emphasizing the transition to independence and the need to find essential elements for survival. It highlights the debt of gratitu