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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

When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui

When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me

Suzanne Jeffrey Sensation Memory Thought Wisdom Illustration #8 and amalgamate them for true understanding. "Of course, the mind works properly if all things are working properly. But, as we are aw

This passage discusses the workings of the mind and the importance of meditation for achieving true understanding. It emphasizes that the mind functions properly only when all inputs are correct, high

Suzanne Jeffrey "When I was first starting out, before I met Luang Por Dhammajayo, I used to meditate on the outside, not the inside. This is a very powerful meditation, but I learned that it is not

Suzanne Jeffrey shares her journey from outside meditation to the more profound inside meditation. She emphasizes the need to understand the mind, which often distracts us, leading to lost energy. The

to put this into practice, it takes a lot of practice. So, we see that **good habits + good teachings + meditation = self-reliance**. "In Buddhism, there is an overview of knowledge that we learn f

บทความนี้นําเสนอวิธีการที่การปฏิบัติและสมาธิสามารถนํามาซึ่งการพึ่งพาตนเอง ตามแนวทางที่พระพุทธเจ้าได้วางไว้ การทำสมาธิช่วยให้จิตใจสงบ ช่วยให้เรากลับพบกับความสุขและความสดใสที่แท้จริง ด้วยการฝึกฝนและการม

… the mind from chaos than by simply **closing the eyes and meditating**, setting all worries aside, stilling the mind and ignoring past conflicts. When the mind is still, we will not feel the need to endure anything.…

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

53. RELINQUISH ALL ELSE Merely meditating and reciting the mantra "samma arahang" will create merit. It is not easy to attain Dhammanetya when the mind wants to dart here and there around the entire

The text emphasizes the significance of meditating and reciting the mantra 'samma arahang' to create merit. To attain Dhammanetya, one must bring the mind back to focus, specifically above the navel,

Kilesa is an element that soils the mind, invading it with great intensity to override the rational and, if allowed to, is ultimately the cause of mental suffering. Kilesa does not reveal its insidiou

Kilesa is an intrinsic element that corrupts the mind, causing mental suffering and overriding rationality. It acts like a hidden virus, lying dormant within the mind from birth. When viewed through D

the physical nature of the average human body consists of an articulated vertical spine and skeletal frame that enable efficient movement for standing, walking, running and sitting. this framework als

The human body consists of a vertical spine and skeletal frame facilitating movement while embodying a mortal nature that inevitably degrades. The mind, a refined element, holds memories and struggles

Alice gives with Dhamma Master Meeting #9 17 January 2010 - Ashram Bandita Today, a group has gathered together in the new Ashram to speak with Luang Por about The Nature of the Mind. Normally, gues

ในวันนี้กลุ่มผู้ทำสมาธิได้รวมตัวกันที่อาศรม เพื่อเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับธรรมชาติของจิตใจจากหลวงพ่อ ซึ่งได้อธิบายความแตกต่างระหว่าง 'สมอง' กับ 'จิตใจ' โดยสมองเป็นอวัยวะที่ใช้กรองข้อมูลไปยังจิตใจ สรุปได้ว่าธร

"How do we generate, or create, boon?" I ask. Luang Por says: "Suppose you see evil. As soon as you decide to do nothing about it, or as soon as you decide to do something about it, boon happens. To

In this enlightening discussion, Luang Por explains the process of generating boon, emphasizing the importance of separating actions into three categories: giving up bad habits, performing good deeds,

free you from the suffering of life, or you can use any words, such as "clear and bright". Recite the mantra continuously, while at the same time thinking of the bright crystal ball, gently and comfor

This text provides guidance on achieving a still mind through meditation. It encourages practitioners to recite a mantra while visualizing a bright crystal ball, allowing the mind to settle into a sta

Death & Rebirth their mind will be loaded down with the weight of unwholesomeness and thus diminished by darkness. The person will see a black spot or a gloomy picture before being drawn into a black

The text discusses how the state of mind at the time of death influences the journey after life. A mind burdened by unwholesomeness may lead to suffering or rebirth in various realms, including hell,

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

This meditation guide focuses on visualizing a clear crystal ball at the center of your body, using the mantra 'Samma Arahang' to purify the mind. As you meditate, maintain a still mind and observe th

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

4. Feel that your body is an empty space, without organs, muscles or tissues. Gently and contentedly rest your attention at a point near the seventh base of the mind at the center of the body. Whatev

This guide offers meditation techniques aimed at achieving inner clarity by emptying the mind and focusing on a central point in the body. Users are encouraged to visualize a crystal ball and repeat t

Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seven different colors. It is like that: the bodies are there, but unless you shine a light t

In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as

… world. The Lord Buddha said, “Natti Santi Param Sukham”. (Pali) There is no greater happiness than stilling the mind. Peace is what everyone wants, but it cannot be created alone. Everyone in the world must help. It …

Creating world peace requires the involvement of every individual; it cannot be achieved alone by any single group or nation. The true essence of peace comes from a collective intention and meditation

‘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

Stopping the mind from wandering is crucial in meditation practice. The Great Master Phramongkholthepmuni asserts that the main goal is to achieve mental stillness, regardless of external distractions

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