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The first to the sixth bases are the paths, or the resting points, of the mind. The Seventh Base is the home of the mind. This is where the mind should be maintained at all times. You’ll be able to s

The Seven Bases of the Mind explain the journey of mental focus, with the first six as resting points and the Seventh Base as the ultimate home of the mind. This final destination is where the mind sh

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

Visualization may not be suitable for everyone. If you find yourself feeling tense or struggling to visualize, it's perfectly fine to choose other methods. Instead of visualizing, focus on relaxing yo

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

Darkness is not an enemy, but a friend on your path to Dhamma. Embrace it with a calm mind and don't rush for brightness. As you sit peacefully in the darkness, remember that every night will eventual

‘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

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

Luang Por Dhammajayo emphasizes the essential practice of stopping the mind in his teachings. His journey from a young monk to a teacher focused on the importance of both reading and practicing Dhamma

But if you begin your practice in the right way, even if the result may appear slow but in fact it is not slow at all. Although there’s no shortcut in the way of practice, in due time the shortcut wil

Meditation requires patience and practice, leading to joy over time. By cultivating stillness and happiness during practice, you can improve your inner experience. Like a child in kindergarten, approa

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

Meditation requires practice with the right methods to achieve contentment quickly. As you refine your approach, you'll notice improvements in your speed to reach blissful states. Engaging fully in me

Your body will tell you whether you’re doing the right thing or not. If your eyebrows twist, or your eyes, your forehead and your body become tense, or you feel tedious, discouraged, and the time seem

ร่างกายของคุณจะบอกว่าคุณทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้องหรือไม่ หากคิ้วของคุณบิดหรือรู้สึกเครียด นั่นบ่งบอกว่ามีบางอย่างไม่ถูกต้อง จึงไม่ควรบังคับตัวเอง ต้องปรับแนวทางและเริ่มใหม่หลายครั้งจนกระทั่งคุณรู้วิธีปรับร่างก

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

The Five Hindrances are major obstacles to meditation, obscuring our inner brightness and clarity. These hindrances can be overcome by stabilizing the mind and returning its focus to the center of the

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

Success is achievable through consistent practice, regardless of pace. It's important to remain calm and gentle while training the mind. If distractions arise, acknowledge them without frustration, an

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

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

Reflecting on your merit sphere is essential for mental refinement and clarity. Begin by embracing a comfortable mindset while focusing on the bright merit sphere within your body. Understand that cla

Reflect easily and comfortably. Relax your eyelids, adjust your sitting position, relax your body, and create a feeling of stillness, tenderness and comfort. This is all you have to do. It is the only

This text emphasizes the simplicity of achieving inner peace through relaxation, mental stillness, and reflection. It encourages individuals to set aside life's pressures and distractions to focus on

DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION The Dhammakaya meditation method was initiated in Thailand 96 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkoltepmuni, famously known as Luang Pu Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popu

การทำสมาธิธรรมกายเริ่มขึ้นในประเทศไทยเมื่อ 96 ปีที่แล้ว โดยพระมหากษัตริย์พระธรรมกายซึ่งเป็นที่รู้จักกันดีในนามหลวงปู่วัดปากน้ำ เป็นเทคนิคการทำสมาธิที่ได้รับความนิยมทั้งในหมู่ชาวพุทธและไม่ใช่ชาวพุทธทั่

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

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

This text outlines the seven key resting points or bases of the mind within the body, essential for meditation and body awareness practices. These points include locations at the nostrils, inner corne

146 HOW TO MEDITATE (Left diagram: Sitting posture with hands on the lap. The numbered points are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with some annotations: "two finger breadths above the navel".) (Rig

This section provides guidance on the proper seating posture for meditation. It includes diagrams illustrating the correct hand positioning on the lap and how to align the body when seated. Notably, t

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

silently and continuously in the mind. If you are not sure about the location of the center of the body, just know that anywhere in the area of your abdomen will do. Don't be disappointed if you find

This text discusses the process of meditation, focusing on the abdominal area as the center of the body. It acknowledges the challenge of a wandering mind in beginners and emphasizes the importance of