5-3 Meditation method 3: Reciting a mantra
Reciting a Mantra The third technique is uniting the mind with the sound of a mantra. Mantras convey the great compassion and vows of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and express the truth in the form of sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJiO_4wu8c4&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB0gcJCQwKAYcqIYzv Each syllable is impregnated with spiritual power, condenses a spiritual truth, and vibrates with the blessing of the […]
5-2 Meditation method 2: Using an object
Using an object The second method is to rest the mind lightly on an object. Many people find this method very useful. This method is also very effective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKrQ-baMs2A&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB You can use an object of natural beauty that invokes a special feeling of inspiration for you, such as a flower or crystal. But something that […]
5-1 Meditation method 1: Watching the breath
The Buddha taught 84,000 different ways to tame and pacify the negative emotions. To put it simply, "negative" refers to emotions and afflictions. In Buddhism, there are countless methods of meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QVs3IMg5RQ&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB Three meditation techniques are particularly effective in the modem world that anyone can practice and benefit from. They are: "watching" the breath, using […]
4-2 Right method peaceful environment can help us enter meditation
Likewise, when dealing with our flaws, we should be kind and humorous. In this way, we will also be kind and humorous towards others' flaws. If we are too harsh on ourselves, we will also be harsh and narrow-minded towards others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDyJEixtjKE&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=5&pp=gAQBiAQB We shouldn't indulge in our flaws and negative thoughts, but we should treat […]
4-1 Deep breathing is good for health
When you meditate, keep your mouth slightly open, as if about to say a deep, relaxing sound. Before meditation or during breaks at work or in daily life, we can often take deep breaths, because we are often disturbed by delusions, distractions, and afflictions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPEvgfUyTM&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=13&pp=gAQBiAQB In our daily life, we can often take deep breaths, […]
3-4 The key to eliminating attachment isto have the wisdom of emptiness
We need to practice to be open and natural, without grasping after perceptions. When encountering perceptions, we tend to pursue the suffering of change, while reject the suffering of suffering. This is our instinctive reaction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEK1xNd6w7w&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=12&t=41s&pp=gAQBiAQB0gcJCQwKAYcqIYzv This is hard. It's not easy to deal with our instincts from beginningless time. We can only gradually deal […]
3-3 Why should we keep our eyes open during meditation?
There are several reasons for keeping the eyes open: First, you are less likely to fall asleep. Second, meditation is not a means of running away from the world. Third, it's not disconnecting from the world and entering a trance-like state of consciousness. Closing the eyes can easily lead to trance and immersion in your […]
3-2 Heart center is connected to the eyes through wisdom channels
In our tradition of meditation, your eyes should be kept open: this is a very important point. If you are sensitive to disturbances from outside, when you begin to practice you may find it helpful to close your eyes for a while. Close your eyes slightly, but not completely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a32shD4X36I&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=11 Let your eyelids droop naturally, […]
3-1 Meditation posture is a skillful means
Meditation posture is a skillful means Bring the mind home, but our minds are so wild and distracted that we need a skillful means and some special methods. Posture is one of the skillful means. The posture I'm going to explain to you may differ slightly from others you may be used to. It comes […]
2-4 Meditate without thinking that you're meditating
Sometimes when we meditate, we don't use any particular method. Just as what I've said, "like pouring a handful of sand onto a flat surface". Of course, when starting meditation, it's still necessary to use some methods, such as watching the breath. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3sDZtBk9T8&list=PLG59GFmZzsi6y0rppKahVNKdTocWEQizP&index=10&t=17s&pp=gAQBiAQB At the beginning, when the mind is distracted, you need to force […]