Meditation Articles and Techniques

I was not born in time to study with the Great Master. I mainly learned about Dhammakaya Meditation from Khun Yay Ajahn. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                            From a Barren Field #1      I was not born in time to study with the Great Master. I mainly learned about Dhammakaya Meditation from Khun Yay Ajahn. I obtained some knowledge from monastic teachers who were her contemporaries, but my principle understanding came from Khun Yay Ajahn herself. From her, I felt a great sense of love and harmony. She was kind to me. I sat in meditation with her continuously, from the time I was a student at the university and went for meditation together with my school friends at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen.             ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Luang Pu Wat Paknam devoted himself to meditation all his life. From the time he ordained as amonk until his last day on earth, Meditation Meditation for Beginners           To Stop at the Seventh Base of the Mind  Luang Pu Wat Paknam devoted himself to meditation all his life. From the time he ordained as amonk until his last day on earth, he meditated diligently every day without fail. Through his singular determination, he found the seventh base of the mind, which is two finger-widths above the navel level. This is the true resting place of the mind and the starting point of the journey along the Middle Way.  ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Great Masters of meditation have told us that the knowledge of meditation practice along the Middle Way was lost 500 years after the Lord Buddha passed away into Nibbana (Nirvana). Meditation Meditation for Beginners     Luang Pu Wat Paknam and the Return of the Dhammakaya by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo        The Great Masters of meditation have told us that the knowledge of meditation practice along the Middle Way was lost 500 years after the Lord Buddha passed away into Nibbana (Nirvana). It was rediscovered in 1917 by the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Luang Pu Wat Paknam), a very determined Buddhist monk, as he sat in the main chapel at Wat BoadBon in Bangkuvieng Sub-district, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, on the full moon day of the tenth lunar month. At that time, he was 33 years old and had spent 11 years as an ordained monk. He made a whole-hearted resolution to himself that day, that unless he attained enlightenment ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Every person in the world desires happiness, hates suffering, and hopes to find true fulfillment. But billions of people have yet to learn the nature of true happiness. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                    True Happiness along the Middle way Every person in the world desires happiness, hates suffering, and hopes to find true fulfillment. But billions of people have yet to learn the nature of true happiness. What is it and how can it be achieved?      The true happiness sought by all people can be found  within each of us. It is not an external power or object. The method for reaching this happiness is to completely still the mind. When the mind reaches a state of complete stillness, happiness will follow swiftly. Nothing else is necessary. However, if stillness cannot be accomplished, true happiness will remain unattainable. Make the ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

People may have external differences, but their innermost self is the same. It is the similarities that transcend their differences. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                The Universal Sentiment Expressed by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo          People may have external differences, but their innermost self is the same. It is the similarities that transcend their differences. Nationality or religion does not matter. After they bring their minds to a standstill, all of them describe the same felling : that meditation brings about great unlimited happiness that they have never encountered before.      If everyone in the world has the same goal or dream of seeing true peace in the world, a world with no borders, no soldiers, no police, a world where people have only love and good wi..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Differrences arise as we grow up and start to recognize the variation in nationality, religion, race, skin colour, social status, appearance, etc. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                 Different shells but the Same Core by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo            Differrences arise as we grow up and start to recognize the variation in nationality, religion, race, skin colour, social status, appearance, etc. Differences can contribute to division and conflict. But once we close our eyes, the differences disappear. Thus, we should close our eyes to seek the universal happiness inside. When we see the universal truth, all differences will become insignificant.        The conflicts in this world will vanish. We will think, speak, and act in harmony. In other words, we will think only abo..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

In the Pali language, 'natthi santiparam sukham' means 'there is no happiness other than the peace of mind' Meditation Meditation for Beginners                             Searching for the Truth Luang Phaw Dhammajayo      In the Pali language, 'natthi santiparam sukham' means 'there is no happiness other than the peace of mind' The happiness that one cannot explain with words is the happiness that arises from a still mind in meditation. The attainment of inner happiness is something that everyone can do if we give ourselves the opportunity. Does truth exist? Does true happiness exist? We can discover the answer to these questions and then share them with the world.     The first step is to search for the truth. Meditation and cl..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Meditation is a universal act that everyone in this world can do. All can practise it regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity. All one needs is a human body. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                         Transcending all differences Luang Phaw Dhammajayo        Meditation is a universal act that everyone in this world can do. All can practise it regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity. All one needs is a human body. The air is a universal element in this world, in which everyone can breathe.        No matter where we go in the planet, we will find air. Meditation is like the air - universal and essential. If we do not close our minds, but rather, consider it carefully, we realise that we can still follow the religion we belive in and incorporate meditation.     &..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

From the fi rst time I started to study Dhamma, I knew I couldn’t afford to waste a further moment of my life. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                              Replenishing Purpose by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo     From the fi rst time I started to study Dhamma, I knew I couldn’t afford to waste a further moment of my life. I wanted to advance my perfections each and every day. I wanted my inner experience in meditation to progress. I reinforced my commitment day by day, leaving me with constant delight and joy inside. Follow my example. Consolidate your purpose in life for yourself and you will fi nd your own spiritual life replenished with determination.   VDO: Replenishing Purpose ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

When your mind comes to an absolute standstill at the center of your body, no thought arises. Then, you will experience the brightness at the center of your body, it is the natural brightness of the pure mind. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                             How to Find Happiness       When your mind comes to an absolute standstill at the center of your body, no thought arises. Then, you will experience the brightness at the center of your body, it is the natural brightness of the pure mind. This inner light will bring you the feeling of happiness, that you have never experienced before. The more your mind comes to a standstill, the brighter the light becomes. As a result, your mind is with to the brightness and happiness, so you won't feel any part of your physical body.        This can explain why some good meditator..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Meditation is aimed for peace and happiness. The real nature of meditation is the lesson learned by experience, by the feeling inside or by the inner self. Meditation Meditation for Peace                          True Happiness and Inner Peace   Meditation is aimed for peace and happiness. The real nature of meditation is the lesson learned by experience, by the feeling inside or by the inner self. It is neither by texts nor listening. All that the instructor can do is only to guide, to advice or to explain the technique.   Meditation cannot be achieved by force, cannot be achieved within a frame of time. The only rule is the mind staying comfortably at the centre of the body. The technique is to remind of it again and again. Meditation is aimed for peace and happiness. It should softly glide along the track of relaxation both physical body and also..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

She is irreligious why she would like to be the MMC. What is the MMC? The Letter from MMC Advance Course … Advance in Life Edited from the Inner Dream Kindergarten Program broadcasting on DMC   Namaste the Most Ven. Luang Phaw with the highest respect I am Pascuala Miller.  I am a Mexican American.  I am irreligious but I honor and respect all religions.  I also love to find the truths of life.  I always learn that the inner voice never lies and we will take part with god from inside.  I had a chance to know Dhammakaya Texas Temple and I travelled to join the ceremonies on Magha Puja Day in 2010.  I decided to be trained about the meditation in the Middle Way Retreat Program at the Intermediate level. I love meditation.  Meditation makes me to have morality and living smart.  My life is better because I have the better feeling, am..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Concerning the truth of the Middle way that consists of the two Truths. It is Relative Truth and Absolute Truth. By the great Buddhist master Nagarjuna of Nalanda, Meditation Meditation for Beginners                        Absolute and Relative Truth        Concerning the truth of the Middle way that consists of the two Truths. It is Relative Truth and Absolute Truth. By the great Buddhist master Nagarjuna of Nalanda, the Relative truth is the truth concerning heavenly life and the Absolute truth is the truth concerning nibbana or the place of Supreme Truth.        The lowest is human being. The highest is Arhat, the highest state of Dhammakaya that will never come back again. The Arhat is the one who can stay away from re-incarnation or samsara. It means that he, the Arhat, will never again come back to be as a hu..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

There are only two things that really belong to us.One is our mind and the other is the point inside us which is home to the mind. Meditation Meditation for Peace                          Our Only Real Belongings    by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo         There are only two things that really belong to us. One is our mind and the other is the point inside us which is home to the mind. Mind consists of the functions of perception, memory, thought and cognition. The home for our mind is at the centre of our body, at a place called the ‘seventh base’, which is the trailhead of the Middle Way inside us.            It is this inner path that all the Enlightened Ones have used to reach Nirvana, to attain the source of pure wisdom, and to break free of suffering..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

We made the decision to follow this path, out of a wish to learn meditation and to attain the inner body of enlightenment. Meditation Meditation for Peace                                              Our Goal by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo        The most important thing, wherever you are, is not to neglect your meditation practice. Don’t let your purpose in life slip away. We made the decision to follow this path, out of a wish to learn meditation and to attain the inner body of enlightenment.        Thus, we should meditate with diligence and fulfi l our chosen purpose. Don’t harbour expectations in your mind. It’s enough not to let your practice get worse. But when y..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Just sit quietly being ever so light. Let everything go and it will turn so bright. Seeing yourself for the first time is a wondrous miracle in itself. Meditation Meditation Testimonials                                         Eric Levine                        CEO, California WOW Fitness Center (USA)      Just sit quietly being ever so light. Let everything go and it will turn so bright. Seeing yourself light to the world. You are that already. Through meditation we realise we are all one. Thank you so much my dearest Abbot for all your love that you have given me. You have been my guiding light. You have taught me about the cent..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

According to the old suttas, they always say that the origin of life is pure and clean. And every life in any physical form has a seed of Buddha planted inside. Meditation Meditation for Beginners            Where is the Existence of Dhammakaya ?      According to the old suttas, they always say that the origin of life is pure and clean. And every life in any physical form has a seed of Buddha planted inside. Every seed of Buddha is waiting to spring out. The Tathagata Garbha is the name of the seed of Buddha existing inside every life of any form. (Tathagata Garbha means Buddha in the womb or seed of Buddha inside the abdomen.) And don’t forget that Lord Buddha called himself Tathagata. And the Tathagata Garbha is The Dhammakaya or the Body of Enlightenment waiting inside for the time of awakening. Then the existence of Dhammakaya is inside our body. It is certainly at the centre of the body. ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The beginning training lesson described already is meditation practice. This is the path for building peace in human society. Meditation Meditation for Peace                                          World Peace   Diligence in pursuing the Dhamma of peace will lead to serenity.      The beginning training lesson described already is meditation practice.  This is the path for building peace in human society.  This is the diligence of Phrarajbhavanavisudh (Venerable Dhammajayo Bhikkhu) who wishes to spread this method of meditation practice so the people of the world can find the marvel in each of them.         This knowledge is not a nonsense theory but something which a p..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The many thoughts swirling around dissipate until there is only one thought remaining. Meditation Meditation for Peace                                        Inner Serenity   Inner serenity will spread to become external peace.      The many thoughts swirling around dissipate until there is only one thought remaining.  And in the end, your feelings become one with the light of the bright crystal ball in the center of your body.      When this occurs, you will find pure happiness and tranquility.  It will be happiness that you can find one your own.  And it is happiness which anyone can achieve, regardless of a person’s ethnicity, language, and relig..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

This training method appears to be a beginner’s lesson. But we can train this way constantly, at all times and in all positions by imagining a clear, Meditation Meditation for Beginners                                  Changes Constantly Train constantly and you will see changes.       This training method appears to be a beginner’s lesson.  But we can train this way constantly, at all times and in all positions by imagining a clear, bright crystal ball and quietly repeating the mantra continuously until it becomes second-nature.       And you will find that you are discovering something amazing, that you are seeing changes in your body and your mind, that you are witnessing the gradual start of good physical and mental developments.  Eve..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

At the moment when you close your eyes, temporarily forget the various matters that occupy your mind. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                                    Train Your Mind          At the moment when you close your eyes, temporarily forget the various matters that occupy your mind.  Make yourself feel as though you mind is empty of thoughts, clear.  Then breathe in and out deeply, gently.  You will observe that the physical point at which your breath ends in the center of your body is the point of greatest comfort and clarity.  This point is the starting point for you to discover your mind.  In truth, this is the center of the body which all people possess.   &nb..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Knowing the mind by trying to focus on only one thought at a time seems like an easy task. But when you attempt to do this, you find that you cannot accomplish this goal immediately.   Meditation Meditation for Beginners                      How to Control Your Mind   You can find serenity if you know the way to control your mind.        Knowing the mind by trying to focus on only one thought at a time seems like an easy task.  But when you attempt to do this, you find that you cannot accomplish this goal immediately.  And it is difficult to maintain this mental focus continuously.  This is because we are accustomed to what we want to get, what we want to have, what we want to be, until we struggle to pursue all these desires.  These desires leave your mind constantly lacking fulfillment.      Sometimes feelings of an..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Comfortably lean up against the back of a chair and gently close your eyes. Yes, right. You are feeling all your thoughts passing through your mind one after another, Meditation Meditation for Beginners           Finding your mind is not a difficult task.      Comfortably lean up against the back of a chair and gently close your eyes.  Yes, right.             You are feeling all your thoughts passing through your mind one after another, matters about which you are proud and matters which are problems you still have not solved.  I am telling you that this is a normal occurrence which almost everyone in the world experiences.  We are not alone in this world and we are not the only ones who have responsibilities.         So you must admit that you are in the midst of a wave of various thoughts.  You must try to calm your mi..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If someone comes to ask about the fundamentals of business strategy, you can tell people the details of every step for obtaining efficiency and profit. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                                The Path to Serenity        If someone comes to ask about the fundamentals of business strategy, you can tell people the details of every step for obtaining efficiency and profit.  Or someone might ask you about the principals a newly-elected official should use to lead a country.  You might be able to explain this as an expert in political science.  Or someone might ask for recommendations about where to travel for a vacation.  You would be able to elucidate clearly about every inexpensive and interesting location for travel.  But how will you answer if s..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Happiness is what all human beings seek. A philosopher can consider history up to the present and define happiness according to many concepts and theories. Meditation Meditation for Peace           World Peace Begins with Inner Peace     Happiness is what all human beings seek.  A philosopher can consider history up to the present and define happiness according to many concepts and theories.  But this philosopher cannot answer the question: Who has achieved or discovered true happiness for human beings?           I believe that if we look at each individual person, we will see that we are all made of the same components: our physical body and our mind.  We can favor our body by giving it beverages, food, and the finest things.  But if our mind is in turmoil, or even if it is amused or pleased by some form of entertainment, can this be called true hap..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Closing my eyes gently and relaxingly, I can feel the moon within because I remember pleasantly walking under the moonlight. As I visualise the image of the moon in my stomach, Meditation Meditation Testimonials business owner Tehran, Iran)             Closing my eyes gently and relaxingly, I can feel the moon within because I remember pleasantly walking under the moonlight. As I visualise the image of the moon in my stomach,        or a big mansion. Inner happiness is enormous as I visualise the inner moon. After a while, I see and then it ‘popped’ into the middle of my body. Before this, I believed that the brain was the most important part for meditation. I’m very happy and delightful to know now that meditation is the true source of real happiness. It creates peace among people – regardless of religions, age or destiny – and it is the universal method that everyone can follow to establish true pe..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The sharing of loving kindness is something we can do every day, both before and after daily meditation. A brief period before meditating softens and broadens our minds. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                 Basic Meditation Technique Step #5      The sharing of loving kindness is something we can do every day, both before and after daily meditation. A brief period before meditating softens and broadens our minds. The sharing of loving kindness as such helps improve our meditation experience.            Sharing loving kindness after meditation spreads the purity of our meditated minds throughout ourselves first, then subsequently towards others. The benefits of sharing loving kindness everyday include radiating a happy feeling when we are awake and asleep. If we have dreams, they will be sweet and meaningful. We will rid ou..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the word phrase by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite it (if you simply do not want to recite it anymore, then that is ok). Meditation Meditation for Beginners               Basic Meditation Technique Step #4     Once your mind is completely still, it will drop the word phrase by itself, as if you are forgetting to recite it (if you simply do not want to recite it anymore, then that is ok).        You may just want to be still without your mind wandering or thinking about anything. There should only the picture of the mental object appearing clearly at the center of your body. If you feel like this, you do not have to go back to reciting the word phrase again. Let your awareness maintain the vision of the mental object gently and comfortably. Only do this from this point onwards, with a still mind, softly, gently..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Now, bring your mind to focus to the center of your body, in the middle of your abdomen, two finger widths above the navel level. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                 Basic Meditation Technique Step #3         Now, bring your mind to focus to the center of your body, in the middle of your abdomen, two finger widths above the navel level. For new practitioners, do not worry too much about the exact point of center of the body. Simply maintain your mind, softly and gently, in the middle of your abdomen.            The way that you focus your mind at the center of the body is by comparing it to the lightness and gentleness of a bird’s feather floating down from the sky and touching the calm surface of the water.Imagine the soft touch of a bird’s feather when it touches ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

I come to meditate here because it makes my mind free. I am feeling quite free in the brain and free inside the spirit, helpful and joyful. My feeling inside my body is I feel enlightened. Meditation Meditation  Testimonials                    Lucky Moyo (Restaurant Employee Zimbabwe)      I come to meditate here because it makes my mind free. I am feeling quite free in the brain much which cannot express. My feelings before and after meditation are quite different now. quite easily now. I thought my mind was trying too quickly. Now, it’s slow. I’d like to recommend  ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Let everything go. Let your mind be joyful, relaxed and free from all worry. Then, breathe normally. Relax every muscle in your body. Start to relax from the top of your head down to your forehead. Meditation Meditation for Beginners          Basic Meditation Technique Step #2        Let everything go. Let your mind be joyful, relaxed and free from all worry. Then, breathe normally. Relax every muscle in your body. Start to relax from the top of your head down to your forehead. Relax the muscles in your face, eyelids, neck, and muscles in your shoulders, arms, and down to the tips of your fingers. Relax the muscles of your back, your chest, your legs, and all the way down to the tip of your toes.        Let every part of your body relax. Don't let any part of your body contract, tighten, or become tense. Make your mind clear, pure, and free from all thoughts. Imagine you are sitting alone in a vast, open ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Start by adjusting your sitting position. If you sit on the floor, sit cross-legged, right leg over the left, right hand over the left hand, palms up, your right index finger gently touching your left thumb. Meditation Meditation for Beginners      Basic Meditation Technique       Start by adjusting your sitting position. If you sit on the floor, sit cross-legged, right leg over the left, right hand over the left hand, palms up, your right index finger gently touching your left thumb. Place both hands on your lap comfortably, your head and back erect.            This sitting position is called Peace Position. If you feel uncomfortable in this position, you may sit on a chair or sofa. Adjust your position until you feel completely comfortable and so that the blood will circulate freely and you breathe naturally.        Next, take a deep breath. Inhale and exhale a few times. Breathe in deeply until..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Good day ladies and gentlemen. I’m so proud to present the topic “ Our mind can change the world ” to you today. Let’s see how our mind relates to the world. Meditation Meditation for Peace           Our Mind Can Change the World                     ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Ten Homework Assignments for Meditation Practitioners To improve our meditation experience, we must always observe how well we meditate every day. Meditation Meditation for Beginners      To improve our meditation experience, we must always observe how well we meditate every day. We should figure out the cause of both good and bad meditation experiences each day.       For example, some days you might be able to still your mind very well because you had a good rest the night before, or you may feel refreshed due to a short exercise session. On other days, you may feel tense and have poor meditation experiences because of stress from work.        We should observe how daily activities affect meditation experiences. Thus, we can learn and correct the causes of poor meditation and resolve to get involved in activities that have a history of resulting in good meditat..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

When you attain true bliss and happiness inside yourself through meditation, you will feel so overwhelmed with joy that you will not be able to adequately find words to describe it. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                                      True Bliss          When you attain true bliss and happiness inside yourself through meditation, you will feel so overwhelmed with joy that you will not be able to adequately find words to describe it. No one can do this for you, you have to attain it yourself in order to understand how it feels.       When you eat a chili, for example, others may ask you how it tastes, but you can only tell them that it is spicy. They do not really know what spicy means until they try it for themselves. Thus, you cannot describe inn..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Today, think of the phrase “ Naddhi Santi Parang Sukhang ” : there is no happiness beyond serenity of the mind. Such are the words of every Buddha in the past, present, and future. Meditation Meditation for Beginners                          Serenity of  the mind        Today, think of the phrase “ Naddhi Santi Parang Sukhang ” : there is no happiness beyond serenity of the mind.  There is no happiness other than the calmness of the mind.         It is long-established by the enlightened one who has experienced various lives. Bupaviteha Tavipa, Utarakuru Tavipa, and Aparagoyana Tavipa.  The word “ continent” is meant by the Buddha to be the 4 worlds surrounding Phra Sumaeru Mountain , where Jatumaharajika Heaven is located.  In his previous lives, the Buddha had ruled that heaven.&nbs..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

I wish to see everyone in this world practice meditation. It is truly useful. I love Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s saying that “you don’t have to pay for meditation”. Meditation Meditation Testimonials            I wish to see everyone in this world practice meditation. It is truly useful. I love Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s saying that “you don’t have to pay  for meditation”. It is wonderful. I would like to let everyone know that there is still hope for world peace. The key is to meditate in  ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The peace starts with me as an individual. For every individual who comes to meditate and develops that peace It means ‘another’ individual who is out there who is forming part of what could have been eventually be a complete body of people Meditation Meditation Testimonials Journalist and consultant (Johannesburg, South Africa)      The peace starts with me as an individual. For every individual who comes to meditate and develops that peace It means ‘another’ individual who is out there who is forming part of what could have been eventually be a complete body of people so strong that peace can actually be achieved. I think there’s another wonderful opportunity here for all the people of South Africa. Meditating is something that doesn’t cost you anything and can change your life. You can change your life almost overnight. So, you don’t have to worry about belonging to a religion or a creed. It doesn’t make any difference if you do belong to a religion or creed. Meditating cuts across all of those lines..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Peace cannot be achieved through the work of one person or organisation. It requires a concerted effort from everyone. To achieve peace, we will need the participation of every single person. Meditation Meditation for Peace                     We Can Change the World      Peace cannot be achieved through the work of one person or organisation.          It requires a concerted effort from everyone. To achieve peace, we will need the participation of every single person. We must share the same vision and work together through a method that is economically realistic with results that are the most beneficial and effective. We just need to close our eyes gently and relax our bodies. We begin by stilling our mind at the centre of our body to generate and focus its strength. World peace begins the moment we each close our eyes to meditate. The strength of the purity from medi..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

World peace through inner happiness is less costly than any war, and its result is more effective and enduring. Fighting a war requires an immense budget, equipment and the sacrifice of human lives. Meditation Meditation for Peace       A Treasure that Cannot Be Bought       World peace through inner happiness is less costly than any war, and its result is more effective and enduring. Fighting a war requires an immense budget, equipment and the sacrifice of human lives.           Conversely, the attaining of inner happiness does not cost us anything. root of all suffering, animosity and conflicts of the world. By meditating and concentrating the pure energy within our focused mind at the centre of our body, we can eliminate the defilements.        The energy we create is powerful enough to wash away mental blemishes and bring forth a clean, clear a..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques