Meditation Articles and 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

Learning Meditation : Sit upright with your right leg on your left leg. Place your right hand on your left hand. Let your right index touch your left thumb Meditation Meditation for Beginners Learning  Meditation        Recite the words as if you’re humming a song while quietly observing whatever scenery there isat the center of your body. If thoughts arise, there’s no need to fight against them. Let thempass through the center of your body like a passing view that you happen to see from the window of a moving train. Accept thatthey are present but don’t take them to your heart or think further. Alternatively, you can choose not to visualize anything at all and simply observe whatever you see at the center of your body without making any judgment or emotional response to it. Whether you see darkness or bright light or anything else, just accept it without any thought. Depending on the degree..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

May I ask you this one thing? Do you really want World Peace? Only if you will believe It will come true Meditation Meditation for Peace      If you truly want peace to happen by Tawandhamma   May I ask you this one thing? Do you really want World Peace? Only if you will believe It will come true We have spoken a million words But after all the words we've heard Still no change will come until This we do Gently close your eyes And see the sun inside The center of your body Shining clear and bright If this dream is your desire Let meditation bring you high If you really want World Peace It will come true For me and you Regardless of your race, what country you are from, what religion or your age, This peace is available for you.   All you have to do is to look inside. So gently close your eyes And ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The differences among beliefs, cultures, customs, nationalities, religions or languages are only superficial external differences. Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Source of Happiness and Peace       The original pure nature, or the Body of Enlightenment, is a natural state that we can attain when we meditate.           The true happiness that  we seek is concentrated in the state of pure nature, the inner body that all humanity possesses. It is the origin of happiness, purity and wisdom. It is the centre of all virtues and the source of prosperity of all that is good. overflowing with so much happiness and positive energy that one will not want anything else but to remain in the happiness and completeness within. It can be our refuge. It is a happiness that one can experience without reliance on external things like drugs or money. This happiness is ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Dhammakaya are both the proper name and the proper state of mind that’s well polished by practicing meditation. Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Dhammakaya      Dhammakaya are both the proper name and the proper state of mind that’s well polished by practicing meditation. It is not the new theory or new theory of Buddhism and it is neither new Buddhist sect nor school. For the fact, it is the oldest word, one word that means the whole. Dhammakaya is one word that could wrap both process and the essence of truth mentioned in Buddhism.            Dhammakaya is known by famous Buddhist scholars as it is the state of enlightenment, the Body of Enlightenment, the Body of Dhamma or the Truth Body. And also is known as the immortal body enriched by the Ultimate Truth of The Lord Buddha. It is the body of non-defile. It is invisible by ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Let’s join our first workshop of Meditation in Action Firstly, please remind of the route of the mind. It is the seven bases of mind. Or do as the theory of the two white threads crossing inside. Meditation Meditation in Action         You should sit still with the feeling of relaxation that thoroughly floods and soaks the whole physical body. And, as often as possible, please do remind of the centre. It is only to touch or feel the point, again and again in gentle manner.         We shall not sit too smartly but with tense. It will cause physical tension. And we shall not try to control the mind since it causes frustration. It should be only with relaxation and comfort. So, sit or do as long as you are happy. The must is to remind of the centre as often as possible.         And please do not be serious with the certain place of the point. It is possibly somewhere inside, in the area ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

To create world peace by allowing one’s mind to reach inner happiness first, according to the practice called meditation, is what we ought to do Meditation Meditation for Peace The Peace Position                We should not turn down the opportunity to learn about meditation because of the differences in cultures or beliefs. Although  we are born into a particular nationality, religion and race, we are all companions sharing the inevitability of suffering from birth to old age, ailment and death. Meditation, too, is universal, a practice that everyone can do, like breathing. It helps practitioners improve the quality of their minds by reaching an inner calm and happiness. Meditation relieves stress, giving practitioners mental clarity to tackle problems wisely and allowing them to lead their lives with happiness.            ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

In Buddhist Philosophy, the Middle Way and the Dhammakaya are absolutely united. The Middle Way is the way that acts like a certain thread sewing earth, heaven and nibbana The Place of Supreme Truth      All are in the process of practical meditation. As the theory says that centre is upon centre, wisdom is upon wisdom. All are through the very centre of each state. Then, the Middle Way earns “The Majjim-magga” as its formal name. (In Sanskrit, Majjim means middle; and Magga means the way.) The Dhammakaya is as the crossing bridge between the bank of Relative Truth and Absolute Truth. As it is said that he who is in the first state of Dhammakaya is he who stands on both banks of the river of life. Then he must learn to balance himself well (by always being with his centre).          The words “majjima-pati-pata” that is the main principal of Buddhism and known to the world of philosophy means to go directly..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Men who seek peace have long debated how world peace should begin. They examine diverse environmental factors such as ecology, World Peace through Inner Peace        Men who seek peace have long debated how world peace should begin. They examine diverse environmental factors such as ecology, food supply, medicine access, laws, nuclear weapons limitation, treaties, technology, political stability, the economy, society and poverty.          Despite such close and detailed examination, they fail to notice that the origin of peace is much them. The dream of world peace will never come true if the dreamer is unable to find his or her own inner contentment.        Once everyone experiences inner happiness, true world peace will occur. When the defilements in the hearts of humankind are totally eliminated, things that were once beyond our imagina..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Dr.Michael Nobel who has devoted his life working in creating world peace. He was born and raised in Sweden            Dr.Michael Nobel who has devoted his life working in creating world peace.          He was born and raised in Sweden and live most of his life in Switzerland - two countries who have not had a conflict with their neighbors for hundreds of years. His great grandfather’s brother Alfred Nobel who was an engineer founded the Nobel Peace Prize. He himself has some experience and background in work for peace and spent 12 years of his recent past as head of a non-violence project which succeeded to reach out to over 2 million young people around the globe to teach them non-violent behavior through various programs in schools.         He sits today on several boards of conflict resolution foundations t..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Dhammakaya tradition in our era started in 1916 when the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam (Phra Monkolthepmuni) strove with a determination to Dhammakaya temple        The Dhammakaya tradition in our era started in 1916 when the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam (Phra Monkolthepmuni)     strove with a determination to the degree he was prepared to devote his entire life, to rediscovering through meditation the knowledge known to the Buddhas. Meditation, previously considered nothing more than a mental exercise or spiritual austerity, became popular through this master’s dedication to teaching and research in the Dhammakaya tradition he has discovered.            The Great Abbot’s most gifted disciple was a nun Khun Yay Ubasika Chandra Khonnokyoong. Wat Phra Dhammakaya was founded by Khun Yay in 1970 after the Great Abbot’s death when her own dwelling at Wat Paknam in Bangko..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Our global community is comprised of people seeking refuge in various faiths. For the most part, the founder of each religion – be it Buddhism, Christianity, Religions for Peace         For the most part, the founder of each religion – be it Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Sikh or other religions – has taught us to love our fellow humankind.            If we continue to exploit, kill, cheat and injure one another, we are not adhering to the teachings of our respective religions. We no longer seek the peace that our religions have taught us to pursue. hold false understanding that people of other faiths are enemies and are competitors that are to be defeated. They propagate misunderstanding and proclaim that religious differences have made us unable to live together in harmony.        All who love their religion should study their original religious ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Our world does not consist of only those who are warmongers; there are also those who have a strong determination to create a peaceful world. The Common Human Goal        Our world does not consist of only those who are warmongers; there are also those who have a strong determination to create a peaceful world.       invested great amounts of time, money and effort at meetings and conferences to promote love and unity between different nations. They have also awarded annual peace prizes to raise awareness as well as to acknowledge the efforts of those who continue to make world peace their life’s work. Since we do not know, we continue to pursue these aspirations based on our own wisdom We have to realise that  while peace efforts such as international conferences among national        Every single person who does so is a true hero deserving of the most &nbs..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The human experience is composed of two important parts, the body and the mind. These two elements communicate back and forth with each other from the The Mind as the Origin of Peace and War        The human experience is composed of  two important parts, the body and the mind. most  situations. Sometimes these actions are admirable, even noble, but at other times they Just as the mind can be the source of suffering, a calm and aware mind can be the wellspring perpetuate peace.            Throughout  history, we have fought one another, whether on a large scale like World War These never-ending wars and battles originate from clouded and misguided minds of people. establish peace. The truth of the matter is that war causes physical and psychological damage, more suffering and death. To argue that war brings peace is to argue that the bes..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Mrs. Chanapa Heart unveiled her experience after she went to meditate. Meditation Testimonial Mrs. Chanapa Heart (New Zealand)       I am Mrs. Chanapa Heart.  My nickname is Oi (sugarcane).  I am 53 years old.  My husband is Mr. Juliet Heart.  He is Dutch and 57 years old.  We are the loyal fans of Inner Dream Kindergarten Program from New Zealand.  I have installed DMC since 2005.  I am addicted to Dhamma programs especially the Inner Dream Kindergarten program.  I prefer to watch the live broadcast which is on air around 1:00 a.m.  I always go to make merit at Orewa Meditation Centre and offer the meal to the monks every Friday.  In addition, I am the consultant of Buddhist Club for Thai students in New Zealand. Although I love to make merit but I do not like to meditate.  I accept that I used to be lazy to meditate. ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A Lao monk from the 100,000-monk Mass Ordination in the Buddhist Lent Project unveiled his real meditation experience. Meditation Testimonials Ven. Pao  Anubalo Edited from the Inner Dream Kindergarten Program broadcasting on DMC   Namaste the Most Ven. Luang Phaw with the highest respect I am Ven. Pao  Anubalo.  I am 20 years old.  I am the representative of the Dhammadayada monks from Poothamthong Temple in Ubon Ratchathani province.  I lived in Songkon city, Sawannakhet district, Lao.  But I can write and speak Thai fluently.  I just finished grade 12 and was planning to continue study but my mother asked me to be ordained for her.  In addition, a man who I respect was seeking real men to join in the 100,000-monk Mass Ordination in the Buddhist Lent Project.  When he knew my mother’s desire, he persuaded me to be ordained in this project.  In fact, I didn’t want to be ordained bu..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The 3rd kind of meditation:- The practitioner stands his mind in the center of the body The practitioner stands his mind in the center of the body     The practitioner concentrates his mind in the center of the body or the 7th base of mind.  When he stills his mind suitably, he will see the Pathama Magga Sphere, the initial path, rising as the bright sphere.  He lets his mind centering the initial path. He does it continuously by following the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path is the path of mind to go inside until your mind is free from all defilements.  You can purify your mind based on your precepts, meditation and wisdom; purify your mind to be clearer, cleaner and brighter until you attain Dhammakaya, the pure body without any defilement. When you place your mind at the 7th base, you will see the Path and then let your mind centering more and more and finally, you will at..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The practitioner stands his mind on some parts of the body. The practitioner stands his mind on some parts of the body     The practitioner concentrates his mind on some parts of/within the body.  The most practitioners of this kind stand their mind around their breast and stay calm there.  Then, they will get the cool feeling in their mind and body, intelligence, and some general knowledge.  So there are a few practitioners of this kind in the world. The steps of this kind are right more than wrong.  For example, if the practitioner does not to take anything to his heart and let his mind calm within his body; he will have the inner peace.  This kind of concentration will make him not to get attached to anything.  It also makes him bright, cool and calm within.  There are a few of the unreal mental objects happened because the practitioner doe..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Meditation is classified by the standstill location of one’s mind. Meditation is classified by the standstill location of one’s mind     You can classify kinds of meditation by the standstill location of one’s mind.  There are 3 kinds as follows. 1.    The practitioner stands his mind out of the physical body. 2.    The practitioner stands his mind on some parts of the body. 3.    The practitioner stands his mind in the center of the body. The practitioner stands his mind out of the physical body.   The practitioner places his mind outside.  It is the most common meditation in the world because it is the simplest way and most people habitually look out.  So this kind of meditation is easy for almost everyone.  The weak point of this meditation is the rising mental objects usually are the unreal ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Close your eyes and clear your mind. Imagine that you are lying down on the grass and looking up at the stars at night. You feel relaxed and comfortable. Just close your eyes and rest your focus at the center of your abdomen. Meditation Meditation for Beginners Meditation is not difficult        Close your eyes and clear your mind. Imagine that you are lying down on the grass and looking up at the stars at night. You feel relaxed and comfortable. Just close your eyes and rest your focus at the center of your abdomen. But instead of looking at the sky, you are gazing upon a star in your body. You may visualize an apple, an orange, a bubble, or a grapefruit in the center of your body. You can visualize any neutral object as it becomes clearer and evolves on its own accord.           You will be under pressure; you will need to think, analyze, criticize, and follow certain procedures. In meditation, there is no need for that. Feel at ease. If y..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

I had a strong feeling that I'd gain a lot of benefits from meditation and what I thought was right. From the very first moments I was there, I felt unbelievable joy and did not feel any worries. Being a part of this meditation program has been such an amazing experience. “The Middle Way”, The First Meditation Retreat in Capetown, South Africa          There is an ancient African proverb that says, “When you pray, move your feet.” It means don’t wait for success by only pleading and doing nothing. We have to strive with the right method to succeed. The Middle Way is an excellent international project that Khun Kru Mai Yai (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) is using to introduce easy meditation methods to people all over world, so they may attain true inner peace.         The topic for today is our usual one. We have a good story from Capetown on the meditation experience and would like to present it as the last chapter of The Middle Way Meditation Retreat. May all students around the world on the path to inner peace and follow it into the real h..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques