Meditation
Meditation for Beginners
To Stop at the Seventh Base of the Mind
by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
In this spot, the mind
is at a completely neutral point, a private world unto itself. It is a
tranquil corner where we are free from thoughts, worries, and fears.
Here can
be found the wellspring of purity that invigorates us to perform good deeds
without fear or anxiety. Moreover, Luang Pu Wat Paknam was able to expain the method
of meditation for attaining the Dhammakaya: “To stop is to succeed”. This is
done by leading the mind to rest, easily and comfortably at the seventh base of
the mind. If the mind is still, it becomes clear and refined. We will reach the
truth in ourselves. Therefore, to stop and still the mind is to succeed. We
should lead our minds to the centre of our bodies as often as possible, even as
we perform our daily routine. With continual practice, our minds will become
increasingly still and we will arrive at the limitless peace and serenity of
the Dhammakaya.
Throughout Luang Pu Wat Paknam’s life, he taught the
Dhammakaya Meditation at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (Paknam Temple in Bhasicharoen
district). He sent his disciples, both monks and nuns, to disseminate the
teaching in many places. This brought wide acceptance of Dhammakaya Meditation,
both in Thailand and abroad. Among his numerous students was a Buddhist nun who
meditated so well that the Great Master praised her, saying, “Chand is second
to none”. He was referring to the distinguished meditation teacher, the Master
Nun Chand Khonnokyoong (Knun Yay Ajahn), who later founded Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
