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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind and Defilements
Suzanne Jeffrey the body will die. (4) It likes to travel fast and far. The speed of light is 186,000 miles a second, so it takes 8 minutes to see from the earth to the sun. But our mind perceives th
This text delves into the complexities of the human mind, emphasizing its speed and difficulty to control. It discusses how meditation can help in training the mind, which is often distracted by defil
The Balance of Mind and Body
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The Balance of Mind and Body
* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m
The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical
The Transformative Power of Meditation
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The Transformative Power of Meditation
The key difference between a mind under the sway of thoughts and the mind that has come to standstill is that the latter consumes virtually no metabolic energy. When your mind starts to come to rest i
The key difference between an active and still mind is energy consumption—less energy leads to reduced thoughts and breath. As the mind quiets, inner b…
Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
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Understanding Meditation and Its Benefits
MEDITATION "When I'm in peace, everyone is in peace, the world will be in peace." Human beings consist of both body and mind. The mind is a form of energy which controls and sends sequels to the bra
Meditation serves as a crucial tool for mental development, enabling the mind to achieve stillness and clarity. Human beings are composed of body and mind, where a clear mind leads to good actions, wh
Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
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Meditation Techniques for Mind Stillness
…ght crystal ball, gently and comfortably. This is all you need to do from this point onward, with a still mind, softly, gently, constantly, continuously-you don't have to do anything more than this. If you have…
This text provides guidance on achieving a still mind through meditation. It encourages practitioners to recite a mantra while visualizing a bright cryst…
The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
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The Path to Self-Reliance Through Meditation
…ather superficial. (2) From contemplation, analysis, and thinking. (3) From meditation, from a standstill mind and from inner brightness. Throughout our lives, we usually have the first two types. But real wisd…
บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม
Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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Understanding the Mind: Characteristics and Defilements
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
This text explores the essential characteristics of the mind and how they influence our perceptions, thoughts, and overall mental state. The mind, unlike the physical body, is a subtle entity that can
Achieving Stillness in Meditation
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Achieving Stillness in Meditation
…ision of a bright crystal ball, gently and comfortably. Only do this from this point onward, with a still mind, softly, gently, constantly, continuously. And do not do anything beyond this. If you have any expe…
This text outlines the process of achieving a state of complete stillness during meditation. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of verbal mantras and instead focusing on a vision of a bright c
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness and Relaxation
You may feel the soft touch of a bird's feather when it touches the surface of the water. Focus your mind at the center of the body with this feeling. Maintain the feeling of relaxation of your body a
This text guides the reader through a meditation practice that emphasizes relaxation and focus. It begins with the feeling of a bird's feather touching water to center the mind at the abdomen. The pra
The Nature of the Mind and Meditation
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The Nature of the Mind and Meditation
76 MEDITATION THE MIND "When I'm in peace the world is in peace. World peace begins with inner peace." Human beings consist of body and mind. The mind is a form of energy w
มนุษย์ประกอบด้วยร่างกายและจิตใจ จิตเป็นพลังงานที่ควบคุมและส่งสัญญาณไปยังสมอง ช่วยให้เราคิด พูด และกระทำได้ดีหรือไม่ดี จิตและสมองเป็นสองสิ่งที่แตกต่างกัน สมองมีรูปแบบทางกายภาพ ขณะที่จิตใจมีรูปแบบที่ไม่
Meditation with the Crystal Ball
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Meditation with the Crystal Ball
middle of the clear crystal ball at the centre of your body. The mantra is “Samma Arahang”, which means make the mind pure and detached from all forms of suffering. Or you can use the words “clear and
…nter of your body, using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to purify the mind. As you meditate, maintain a still mind and observe the crystal ball, leading to profound internal wisdom and genuine happiness. Remember t…
Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
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Meditative Focus and Inner Clarity
…ywhere in the area of the stomach, which will do. Persevere because today's day-dream is tomorrow's still mind; today's darkness is tomorrow's inner brightness; today's perseverance is tomorrow's fulfillment. D…
In this meditation guide, you'll learn to find inner focus using the visualization of a crystal ball at the center of your body. Initially, if your mind wanders, gently bring it back by imagining a br
Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
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Meditation Techniques for Inner Peace
… the body. 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…
This text provides guidance on meditation practices that help practitioners focus their minds and achieve deeper states of inner peace. The method involves visualizing a crystal ball at the center of
The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
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The Power of Honest Work and Meditation
When doing honest work the mind becomes less clouded, becoming brighter, which will help facilitate the practice of meditation. This will be the beginning step to reach the inner light and the absolut
Honest work illuminates the mind, paving the way for successful meditation. This journey creates good habits and positive energy, fostering happiness and health. Conversely, dishonest actions breed ne
Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
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Taming the Mind to Raise its Quality
TAMING THE MIND TO RAISE ITS QUALITY Meditation is a legacy passed down from the wisdom of the ancients. The ancients recognized the need to preserve the quality of the mind and placed more importanc
Meditation is an ancient practice aimed at preserving the mind's quality over material wealth. The ancients knew that true prosperity lies in inward focus, connecting with the center of our being. By
Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
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Meditation Techniques for Mindfulness
Simply maintain your mind, softly, and gently, in the middle of your abdomen. The way that you focus your mind at the centre of the body, is by comparing it to the lightness, and gentleness of a bird'
This text outlines techniques for focusing the mind during meditation, comparing the experience to a feather gently touching water. It emphasizes relaxation at the center of the abdomen, using visuali
Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
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Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
The opposite of merit is demerit, or ‘sin’. Demerit is the product of bad deeds. Bad deeds cause ‘bad karma’. Demerit is a negative energy that is created when a bad deed is performed: mentally, bodil
The opposite of merit is demerit, representing the consequences of bad deeds which cause negative karma. Both good and bad deeds are governed by the Law of Karma, where actions determine outcomes in t
Types of Meditation
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Types of Meditation
78 MEDITATION TYPES OF MEDITATION Buddhist texts, such as the Visuddhimagga¹, describe forty different methods of practice. All of them have the same goal: to train the mind to be still and to attain
Buddhist texts, like the Visuddhimagga, outline 40 meditation methods with the same goal of mastering the mind to achieve Buddhahood. Meditation can be categorized into three types: positioning the mi
Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
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Endurance and Gentleness in Family Life
words, it is the ability to have endurance for others' weaknesses. Once the couple is married and begins living together, there will be many responsibilities one must undertake for one's spouse and on
In family life, endurance and gentleness are crucial for managing responsibilities and conflicts. As couples live together, they must cultivate patience for each other's weaknesses and practice calmne
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy will be complete. You can work while your mind is still; and you can talk, look or listen while your mind is still. 308 You should train your mind to be still even though you were not t
…y practice in all aspects of life—whether working, studying, or caring for family. By cultivating a still mind, individuals can enhance their productivity and emotional well-being. Incorporate mindfulness into …