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Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips You may visualize an apple, an orange or a grapefruit in the center of your body. You can visualize any neutral object as it becomes clearer and evolves on its

Part Six of the book focuses on meditation techniques that promote inner happiness through simple visualization. Readers are encouraged to visualize neutral objects, relax their minds, and embrace a n

Part Seven: Appendixes Kamma (Sanskrit: Karma): neutral word meaning action with intention; action Khanti: endurance Kilesa (also spelled Gilesa): the impure element to our mind; i. e. passion, lust,

This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses

Golden Age of Inner Peace dawn of peace will give us happiness, calmness, strength and a sense of security. When the mind is free from all worries, then the love and good wish- es for all other beings

The 'Golden Age of Inner Peace' teaches that true happiness and strength arise when the mind is free from worries. By cultivating love and good wishes for all beings, we can dissolve hatred and confli

The Universality of Meditation Nationality or religion does not matter. After they bring their minds to a standstill, all of them describe the same feeling: that meditation brings about great unlimite

Meditation is a universal practice that induces a profound sense of happiness and tranquility, irrespective of one's nationality or religion. The authors highlight that achieving global peace hinges o

Journey to Joy 26 the Buddhist scriptures, return to life again. This is an inheritance for the world which the Great Master bestowed to all people. Its knowledge gives us confidence in our meditation

In 'Journey to Joy,' the teachings of the Dhammakaya are unveiled as a source of true happiness and wisdom. The great Master gifts this knowledge to the world, guiding individuals towards self-awarene

Journey to Joy 44 other kindly. This means using polite, respectful, truthful and constructive words. Kind words make love sweeter. Warmth and a sense of security will pervade the household. Spouses s

In 'Journey to Joy', the text emphasizes the importance of using polite, respectful, and constructive words in a marriage. It highlights that kind words can enhance love and create a warm, secure home

Journey to Joy 46 46 universal love, the love of all of humankind without expectation of reward or gain. To love ourselves in the appropriate way, we have to still the mind by relaxing and gently clos

In this chapter, the focus is on cultivating universal love and self-love without expectations. By relaxing the mind through meditation, individuals can achieve inner peace and a sense of cleansing th

Love and Family My name is Richard Braun. I am German and I have been married to a woman for 13 years. In the past, those who visited us could sense the heat in our home despite the very cold weather

This text shares the story of Richard Braun, a German man married for 13 years, who describes the temperamental dynamics of his relationship with his wife. Despite the cold exterior of German weather,

Journey to Joy 52 54 recite the mantra, “Samma Arahang". Now, I can let go of all my thoughts as soon as I sit down to meditate and close my eyes. I can see the body of the Dhammakaya inside me when I

In this passage, the author describes the experience of meditating on the mantra 'Samma Arahang' and the visualization of the Dhammakaya within. The author conveys a powerful sense of joy and lightnes

Journey to Joy 64 sense an uneasy feeling developing in our family. But after I practised meditation and got involved with activities at the meditation centre regularly, our family's relationship has

In 'Journey to Joy', the author shares personal experiences of how regular meditation practice improved family interactions and emotional stability. By leading a team focused on workplace efficiency a

Journey to Joy 70 70 good description of my mind) needs time to slow down so that it will not wander from thought to thought, memory to memory and worry to worry. I struggled with this mental wanderin

This content discusses the author's struggle with a wandering mind and the journey toward achieving mental stillness through meditation. Initially faced with physical discomforts and distractions, the

Journey to Joy 12 72 and sometimes, I would see a small point or ball of light floating in front of me, something I had rarely perceived in my meditation at home. Even the memory of such experiences c

The text discusses the author's personal journey with meditation, notably Dhammakaya meditation, and its significant benefits in managing stress during a demanding doctoral program. It highlights uniq

Love and Family cultivates a sense of caring and compassion for one's living companions on the planet. Loving- kindness meditation helped shake me out of my penchant for putting my own needs above tho

This text reflects on the practice of loving-kindness meditation as a means to cultivate compassion for family and others. It emphasizes the importance of a clear mind, free from distractions, which D

Journey to Joy 116 point as the centre of my body and it was where I placed my mind. Soon, my mind would come to a standstill, so I would stop repeating the mantra and stop imagining an unclear crysta

In this passage, the author describes a profound meditation experience where focusing on a central point in the body leads to a sense of lightness and inner joy. The feeling of brightness permeates th

Knowledge and Career After that, I asked the monk instructor, who taught me how to meditate, for advice. He kindly advised me that my mind was about to reach the state of perfect stillness. Some peopl

In this reflective piece, the author shares their personal meditation journey and the guidance received from a monk instructor. Experiencing fear during meditation, they learn to embrace the calming s

Knowledge and Career I started to work with her to reorganise my broken life. Elsbeth helped me to discover the root causes of my suffering. And she taught me the basic Dhammakaya technique to meditat

In this narrative, the author shares their experience of working with Elsbeth to reorganize their life and uncover the roots of their suffering through meditation. By learning the Dhammakaya technique

Knowledge and Career silent mantra 'Samma Arahang' until it disappears by itself. From this moment on, I feel profound happiness and joy. In the beginning, it was difficult for me to sit down regularl

In this reflection, the author shares their journey with meditation, beginning with the silent mantra 'Samma Arahang' which brings a sense of profound happiness. Initially, sitting down to meditate wa

Hope and Willpower Ms. Pat Goski (U.S.A.) ""Sometimes while I meditate, I can feel a tremendous flow of loving-kindness within me. When spreading this loving- kindness and good wishes limitlessly to e

In this reflective piece, Ms. Pat Goski shares her experiences with meditation, highlighting how it enables her to harness a profound sense of loving-kindness. As she spreads this warmth limitlessly,

Journey to Joy 160 Ms. Ann Barton (Australia) "I gained a new life by practising meditation. Meditation is a refuge for me. I often see the bright golden Buddha image within me; it is a warm-hearted f

In 'Journey to Joy', Ms. Ann Barton shares how meditation has profoundly changed her life. After experiencing the loss of a loved one, she found solace and a sense of refuge in meditation. By visualiz

Hope and Willpower My meditation experience continued to improve. It was very crisp, clear and bright. When I met with the accident, I lost both my legs and my husband. At that moment, I felt like I h

The passage recounts the author's journey through grief after losing both her legs and her husband in an accident. Meditation becomes her daily refuge, performed on a wheelchair or bed. Despite challe