9-1 Practice and Breaks Are Equally Important in Meditation
Taking breaks makes the mind clearer; when legs are properly crossed, energy flow will rise, which also makes you more alert. Dudjom Rinpoche used to say that a beginner should practice in short sessions. Practice for four or five minutes, and then take a short break of just one minute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTMaxboswKY&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=31&pp=gAQBiAQB “Taking a short break […]
8-5 We Must Realize "All Contaminated Things Are Suffering
Many people enjoy practicing virtue, which is certainly important, as it is the foundation of the path to liberation. However, many people are addicted to practicing virtue and cannot transcend it; even after countless eons, they still can't enter the path to liberation. So, it's really hard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVwlVTcdg6Q&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=30&pp=gAQBiAQB Especially, some people have been practicing the […]
Morning Aspiration Prayer
I vow to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings! I vow to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings! I vow to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings! Dear Guru and the Three Jewels, please bless me! Please help me eliminate self-attachment and all selfish habits, and […]
May the World Be Beautiful Because of Me
I know that my mind is a transmitter. Every thought in my mind will be transmitted to the entire universe like a radio signal, thus affecting the entire universe, exerting a positive or negative influence on everything. As a result, I will receive a reaction, which is known as karma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_1AXsOfLAQ&list=PLG59GFmZzsi7ubJX7uFuvAmuRnDuoydEp&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB0gcJCQsKAYcqIYzv I know that where […]
Prayer for My Beloved Mother
**Prayer for My Beloved Mother** My dearest mother, Your nurture has shaped my body. Your kindness has guided my growth. Your hard work has provided all that I have. Your sacrifices have laid the foundation for my achievements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcH2R2LHXCo&list=PLG59GFmZzsi7ubJX7uFuvAmuRnDuoydEp&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB My most respected mother, I am grateful for your love and patience, which has made me […]
The Energy of Compassion
Now, let's begin to visualize that Shakyamuni Buddha gradually comes from heaven, transforms into a beam of light, and merges from our heads into our hearts. Now, please gently recite with me: Thriving green bamboos are nothing but wisdom; flourishing yellow flowers are all Dharmakaya. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv4cNWNiu08&list=PLG59GFmZzsi7ubJX7uFuvAmuRnDuoydEp&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB The Buddha said the wisdom and virtues of the […]
Forgiveness Prayer
My heart knows that love and forgiveness are the most important lessons in life. My heart is willing to open up and pass on love and forgiveness to those who have hurt me. When my heart chooses to forgive, I will feel surrounded and filled with divine and warm love. I will have support and […]
Be kind to all living beings, start with being kind to yourself
Treat your imperfect self with kindness. Be kind to yourself. The meaning of life is the journey from imperfection to perfection. However, this process cannot be completed in one lifetime. We need to follow the sages from life to life to gradually achieve it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftAwksiG-eY&list=PLG59GFmZzsi7ubJX7uFuvAmuRnDuoydEp&index=5&pp=gAQBiAQB Fully accept yourself as you are now. Don't fight with […]
Love all living beings, start with loving yourself
We know that every ordinary person loves himself more than others. However, the Bodhisattvas and God's messengers who come to the world have boundless loving-kindness. They love others more than themselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VJnTMJdLnI&list=PLG59GFmZzsi7ubJX7uFuvAmuRnDuoydEp&index=6&pp=gAQBiAQB We should learn from them and cultivate boundless loving-kindness. To cultivate boundless loving-kindness, we must first love ourselves. This is not self-love. Self-love […]
Lying Down Meditation
Now, we are going to learn about the lying down meditation. The lying down meditation nourishes the body because you lie there without any wandering thoughts. Focus your mind on your dantian (lower abdomen), but don't exert too much mental effort. Just lightly focus your mind there. Rest your hands there, without exerting too much […]