Meditation Articles and Techniques

Speaking skillfully refers to giving full consideration prior to our speaking. In is important to say anything that makes others feel good and creates positive reactions.   Meditation Meditation for Peace Skilled Speech     Speaking skillfully refers to giving full consideration prior to our speaking.   What is Skilled Speech?   Speaking skillfully refers to giving full consideration prior to our speaking. In is important to say anything that makes others feel good and creates positive reactions. Nature gave us two eyes to see the world around us. We also have two ears which we use to listen. We have one mouth which is used in at least two ways: to eat and to speak. This means that nature wants us to listen and see things more than using our mouth to speak.   Components of Artfulness in Speech   1. Speech Must Be True; means that what we say cannot contain lies. Our aim in saying anything is not to create any misunderstandings or misinterp..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Lord Buddha compared craving to the resin of the persimmon tree or varnish which are some of the stickiest forms of sap Meditation   Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering # 3     The Lord Buddha compared craving to the resin of the persimmon tree or varnish which are some of the stickiest forms of sap.    Commentorial Metaphors for Craving 1. Craving compared to resin   The Lord Buddha compared craving to the resin of the persimmon tree or varnish which are some of the stickiest forms of sap. Anything which touches such resin will be stuck firmly. In the same way, the resin of craving sticks in our minds forcing us to attach to the things we love, indulge our emotions to the point we have no wish for anything else. The firmness with which craving attaches us is like a monk who has still not managed to attain transcendental [lokuttara] states of mind and who is t..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Precepts refer to the regularity and normality of what humans should do. They are the basic disciplines in the Dhamma and distinguish humans from animals Meditation Meditation for Peace   Code of Good Conduct #2     The Reason the Lord Buddha Declared a Code of Conduct   The Reason the Lord Buddha Declared a Code of Conduct   1. To support the monastic community. 2. To be a role model for those who disregard the disciplines and or regulations. 3. To bring peace and happiness to the monastic community. 4. To preserve the positive relationships between all monks. 5. To prevent defilements and greed that may happen in the present. 6. To prevent defilements and greed that may happen in the future 7. To maintain faith of the non-monastic population. 8. To increase faith in the population who already belief and have faith 9. To maintain Buddhism. 10. To continue the age of Buddhism and its traditions ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Lord Buddha taught that the extent of craving in the minds of living beings is so great as to be beyond words Meditation   Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering # 2     Unwholesome thought comprises : Covetousness [abhijjha]   The Universe is too small to contain Sense-Craving   The Lord Buddha taught that the extent of craving in the minds of living beings is so great as to be beyond words. Supponsing all the craving in existence were to manifest it self in concrete form as a tree or as a mountain, such a tree or a mountain would have to be so large that it is not certain whether the whole universe would be large enough to con tain it because everybody6 has their endless desires and attachments and it is doubtful whether a whole ship would be large enough to contain everything a person desires for.   The craving that arises in the minds of men, pushes them in..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

A sword without a scabbard or a hand-grenade without a safety catch can bring as more danger as benefit to the user because there is no way of controlling them   Meditation Meditation for Peace   Code of Good Conduct #1     Code of Good Conduct refers to rules and regulations and is linked to discipline   “A sword without a scabbard or a hand-grenade without a safety catch can bring as more danger as benefit to the user because there is no way of controlling them.   Knowledge and ability are just the same. They can either be used to overcome obstacles of all kinds or be used creatively.   Or else without self-discipline, they can be used to inflict suffering on others and create terrible damage.   This latter is especially the case for those who can’t tell the difference between right and wrong. The more knowledge they have, the more likely that what they know will be turned back to destroy themselves.”   Code of Good Conduct ref..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

After explaining the Noble Truth of Suffering, Lord Buddha continued with an explanation of the origin of suffering Meditation   Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering # 1      Lord Buddha continued with an explanation of the origin of suffering.   After explaining the Noble Truth of Suffering, Lord Buddha continued with an explanation of the origin of suffering. He pointed to craving as the origin of suffering craving for rebirth in the Cycle of Existence leads living beings to continue to be reborn again and again in the various planes of existence.   He taught the being enamoured with sense pleasures i.e. images, sounds, perfumes, tastes and touch keeps beings prisoner.The sense pleasures are like fetters which force living beings to continue to arise and pass away in the Cycle of Existence, and to have to endure the implicit suffering, all the way from the suffering of..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

We have to believe that what we do is right and beneficial. We have to be committed so we gain the correct outcomes Meditation Meditation for Peace   Characteristics of People who Are Skillful in Application of knowledge     We have to guard our health and do our best to not do anything that will harm our health and well-being.   1. We have to believe that what we do is right and beneficial. We have to be committed so we gain the correct outcomes.   2. We have to guard our health and do our best to not do anything that will harm our health and well-being.     We should act with humility as without this no one will want to give us advice and help.   3. We should act with humility as without this no one will want to give us advice and help. We will not be able to hone our skills of we act with arrogance and self praise.   4. We have to learn to endur..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

1. Do things with precision 2. Give value to resources and raw materials Meditation Meditation for Peace   Six Components of Skillful Application     Give value to resources and raw materials   1. Do things with precision   2. Give value to resources and raw materials   3. Make a creative work product     Produce work that is safe and non-harmful   4. Produce work that is safe and non-harmful   5. Work does not lead to competitive or aggressive thinking   6. Work dose not give us the feeling to want hurting others      Work dose not give us the feeling to want hurting others   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Articles What is meditation? The Right Concentration Learning Meditation  ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Soil of the Earth: Just as the soil is prerequisite for the growth of all forms of plant life the aggregates of Clinging are prerequisite to the arising of all other forms of suffering Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : Metaphors for  the importance of the Aggregates of Clinging     The Soil of the Earth: Just as the soil is prerequisite for the growth of all  forms of plant life   1. The Soil of the Earth: Just as the soil is prerequisite for the growth of all forms of plant life the aggregates of Clinging are prerequisite to the arising of all other forms of suffering.   2. A Forest Fire: Just like a forest fire eventually consumes all forms of life in the forest, ironically those other forms of suffering are eventually the cause of the break up of those Aggregates of Clinging to which they owe their birth!   3. An Archer’s Target: Just as the concentric coloured circles of a target are the chosen object for arc..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Is to be skilled in vocational fields including: design, sculpture, mechanics, photography, etc Meditation Meditation for Peace   Three Categories of skillful Application     Skillful Application in Body   1. Skillful Application in Body   Is to be skilled in vocational fields including: design, sculpture, mechanics, photography, etc. It also includes fields like gardening, farming, writing, expressing, polite manners, wearing appropriate clothing, and being able to welcome guests properly.     Skillful Application in Speech   2. Skillful Application in Speech   Is to know what language is considered as appropriately and can make others feel at ease. We should only speak when it is necessary and not use vulgar or abusive words.     Skillful Application in Mind   3. Skillful Application in Mind   Is to have creative and ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Our psychophysical constituents or aggregates comprise five categories: corporeality [rupakhanda], feelings [uedanakhanda] Meditation    Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 13. Clinging to the Five Aggregates [pancupadanakkhandha dukkha]     The reason that attachment to the Five Aggregates causes suffering is that they belong to the mundane world   Our psychophysical constituents or aggregates comprise five categories: corporeality [rupakhanda], feelings [uedanakhanda], perception [rupakhanda], feelings [vedanakhanda], perception [sannakhandha], mental formations [sankhara-khandha] and consciousness [uinnanakhandha]. The first aggregate is always physical, the remaining four are mind-based. All five can be prey to attachment and can therefore lead to suffering. The reason that attachment to the Five Aggregates causes suffering is that they belong to the mundane world [lokiya] an..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Skillfulness in application refers to the application of knowledge and the individuals who can apply that knowledge fruitfully Meditation Meditation for Peace   What is skillfulness in Application     the application of knowledge and the individuals who can apply that knowledge fruitfully.   Skillfulness in application refers to the application of knowledge and the individuals who can apply that knowledge fruitfully.   Those who are skillful in knowledge are intelligent, diligent, and can differ right from wrong, Those who are skillful in application know how to use what they learn and put it into practice.     Those who are skillful in application know how to use what they learn and put it into practice.   However, people who possess knowledge will not always know how to apply it. For instance, they may know the theory of rice cooking, which includes putting the kernels into a pot of boiling water and ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha divided this category of suffering into two parts material disappointment and abstract disappointment Meditation    Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 12. Disappointment [yam piccham na labhatidukkha]     Disappointment [yam piccham na labhatidukkha]   The Buddha divided this category of suffering into two parts material disappointment and abstract disappointment, Supposing in spite of working hard and having all the  mecessary patience in the face of hardship, a person still doesn’t manage to earn their living successfully material disappointment is what they feel as the result.      For as long as we still harbor such disappointment in our hearts, it will continue to bring us misery.   If a person hankers after more abstract things like honours, but is unable to procure all that they are looking for, abstract disappointment is wha..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

“When we plant a mango tree to satisfy our appetite or getting rich depends on the fruit the tree will give “When we plant a mango tree to satisfy our appetite or getting rich depends on the fruit the tree will give. Knowledge is only of real use to us when we are able to apply it to bring benefit to ourselves and others. This can be compared to a person who knows everything, but cannot help himself.     The ability to apply knowledge comes from strong intention to reach success.   The ability to apply knowledge but is incapable. ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If we are someone who wishes for fulfillment by the sense-pleasures and habitually partake of those sense-pleasures Meditation   Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering :11. Separation from  loved ones and treasured things [piyehi vipayoga dukkha]      Separation from loved ones   If we are someone who wishes for fulfillment by the sense-pleasures and habitually partake of those sense-pleasures, when we are eventually separated from such sources of pleasure, the heartbreak of parting is the characteristic of this sort of suffering.     will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor these attachments in our hearts.    Separation from loved ones (like close relations who pass away) or from treasured things (possessions, home or honours) will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor these attachments in our hearts.   to be cont..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

1. Can rely on oneself 2. Become a respectable leader Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Benefits of Being Skillful in knowledge     Become a respectable leader   1. Can rely on oneself   2. Become a respectable leader   3. Become courageous in any situations     4. Attain an honorable position, wealth and happiness   5. Receive respect and praise from others   6. Maintains their intelligence and knowledge in their future kives     Easily attain the Path to Nirvana   7. Good basis for creating skills, aptitudes, abilities and talents   8. Easily attain the Path to Nirvana   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Articles What is meditation? The Right Concentration Learning Meditation ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of cloudedness of mind, grief and melancholy which result from cloudedness of mind Meditation   Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering :10. Exposure to hateful things [apiyehi sampayoga dukkha]     melancholy which result from coming into contact with those things to which we are averse.   The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of cloudedness of mind, grief and melancholy which result from cloudedness of mind, grief and melancholy which result from coming into contact with those things to which we are averse. The things which make us feel averse may come via our five senses we feel aversion   The things which make us feel averse may come via our five senses we feel aversion and would like to remove those hateful things or escape from their grasp but when we can’t it only adds to the suffering in our mind.   ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

If the knowledge we possess can only be used in the world and not in the Dhamma, there will always be an increased risk for us to take the wrong steps Meditation   Meditation for Peace   Warnings : Skill in Knowledge     nuclear energy which can be used to create an alternative energy or to annihilate the entire world and bring about the end of mankind.   If the knowledge we possess can only be used in the world and not in the Dhamma, there will always be an increased risk for us to take the wrong steps.   Example of this is nuclear energy which can be used to create an alternative energy or to annihilate the entire world and bring about the end of mankind.     The Dhamma acts as candlelight to help us decide what is right and what is wrong.   Therefore, we need to learn about the teaching of Dhamma along with worldly knowledge. The Dhamma acts as candlelight to help us decide what is right and what is wrong. &nbs..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of grief that comes from loss of a loved relative, loss of honour or influence Meditation  Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering :  9. Bemoaning [upayassa dukkha]     Sorrow is like the action of the man who constantly agitates   The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of grief that comes from loss of a loved relative, loss of honour or influence.   Commentarians have made it easier for students of Dhamma to distinguish between Sorrow, lamentation and Bemoaning by the following metaphor: If you imagine a person tending a pan of boiling oil which stands on a stove:     Sorrow arises from within the mind and the suffering it causes is contained by the mind   Sorrow is like the action of the man who constantly agitates and stirs the oil to keep it boiling. The boiling oil stays in the pan. (Sorrow ari..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Be intelligent and only learn what is necessary for whole some spiritual and worldly development. Meditation   Meditation for Peace   Ways for People to Gain skillfulness in knowledge      Be diligent and study hard in their chosen fields.   1. Be intelligent and only learn what is necessary for whole some spiritual and worldly development.   2. Be diligent and study hard in their chosen fields.     Be eager to acquire more knowledge.   3. Be eager to acquire more knowledge.   4. Gain Dhamma knowledge along with the worldly knowledge.   5. Be able to remember everything they learn and put their knowledge to practice right away.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Articles What is meditation? The Right Concentration Learning Meditation ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which makes us aggressively sensitive about a particular thing Meditation  Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 8. Resentment (feeling slighted) [domanassa dukkha]     to bear a grudge or to have a ‘chip one’s shoulder’ about a certain thing.   The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which makes us aggressively sensitive about a particular thing, to bear a grudge or to have a ‘chip one’s shoulder’ about a certain thing. These are all the characteristics of resentment which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor it in our hearts.     resentment which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor it in our hearts.   to be continued...   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Articles What is meditation? The Right Concentration ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

They enjoy praising themselves, love compliments; pay increasing attention and care to their appearance Meditation Meditation for Peace   Characteristics of Those who are not skillful in Knowledge     They enjoy praising themselves, love compliments; so that they no longer have time to study   1. They enjoy praising themselves, love compliments; pay increasing attention and care to their appearance, give excessive attention to everything else, so that they no longer have time to study, These people can be encouraged to alter their ways by reflecting on the nature of change and impermanence of everything. Therefore, they would know that there is much more in life than just focusing on themselves.   2. They easily become angry, irritated, and vengeful all the time. Their anger takes control of their senses and they are unable to think clearly. To change this, they need to keep precepts and practic..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha characterized this sort of suffering as that which makes the mind depressed and dejected Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 7.Pain [dukkha dukkha]     The cause of the suffering might be illness, physical torture, punishment, imprisonment or having hands and feet cut off.   The Buddha characterized this sort of suffering as that which makes the mind depressed and dejected. The cause of the suffering might be illness, physical torture, punishment, imprisonment or having hands and feet cut off.     Such suffering must be endured alone   Such suffering must be endured alone as friends and relatives can do nothing to reduce such suffering for us. Some people feel such pain as a result of their poverty being unable to afford clothes and jewelry to wear like more fortunate people.     The mental anguish which comes from ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Have a good memory and understand the issues. Those who have bad memories are due to drinking alcohol in their past lives. Therefore Meditation  Meditation for Peace   Characteristics of Those Who Are skillful in knowledge     Appreciate learning, reading and researching.   1. Appreciate learning, reading and researching.   2. Have a good memory and understand the issues. Those who have bad memories are due to drinking alcohol in their past lives. Therefore, they should stop drinking and start to learn techniques that help improving their memory.     Have excellent communication skills and know what to say with out having to open their notes   3. Have excellent communication skills and know what to say with out having to open their notes, especially the Dharma, which never changes. In trems of worldly knowledge, the standards and topics continue to change because more sophisticated techn..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which produces tears of anguish whenever we are unable to give up our attachment to something Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering :  6. Lamentation [parideva dukkha]     this form of suffering as that which produces tears of anguish   The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which produces tears of anguish whenever we are unable to give up our attachment to something. Again the cause to give up our attachment to something. Again the cause to give up our attachment to something. Again the cause might be the decease of  a beloved friend or relative, but, it differs from sorrow in that we are driven to tears.     lamentation which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor it in our hearts.   A person differs from sorrow in that we are driven to tears. A person for whom lamentation is very serious might become..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Refers to fully understanding the topics we are learning. For example Meditation Meditation for Peace   Types of Knowledge of Those Who Gain skillfulness in knowledge     medical doctors who have to gain a deep knowledge of their field will be able to tell their patients what diseases   1. In – Depth Knowledge   Refers to fully understanding the topics we are learning. For example, medical doctors who have to gain a deep knowledge of their field will be able to tell their patients what diseases they are suffering from, and will also be able to understand the contributory factors of their illness.      the broad knowledge we all need to be informed about the world.   2. Width of Knowledge   Worldly common sense refers to the broad knowledge we all need to be informed about the world. This type of knowledge is all around us, ex..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Buddha characterized the suffering of sorrow as afflicting one with burning in the heart as if the mind has list all refreshedness Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 5. Sorrow [soka dukkha]     sorrow which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor it in our hearts.   The Buddha characterized the suffering of sorrow as afflicting one with burning in the heart as if the mind has list all refreshedness. It is a mind that is ‘dried up’ by anxiety, sleepless with loss of appetite.     sorrow as afflicting one with burning in the heart as if the mind has list all refreshedness.   Such suffering may be caused if we mourn for a list relative or are parted from a beloved friend or possession. These are all the characteristics of sorrow which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbor it in our hearts.       Such suffering may be caused if ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Wise are those who perform good deeds and display positive behaviour.Regardless of their level of knowledge Meditation Meditation for Peace   Differences between the Wise and the skillful in knowledge     The Wise are those who perform good deeds and display positive behaviour.   The Wise are those who perform good deeds and display positive behaviour. Regardless of their level of knowledge, they use it to always continue improving themselves and provide assistance to others. The wise are those whose good actions bring positive outcome.     The skillful in knowledge is those who have who have extensive knowledge   The skillful in knowledge is those who have who have extensive knowledge, yet, they may not always behave well. Sometimes they make wrong decisions that will have an impact on their next life.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Ar..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

All living beings have to undergo death before they are able to leave one existence for the next Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 4. Suffering as a result of Dying [marana dukkha]     All living beings have to undergo death before they are able to leave one existence for the next.   All living beings have to undergo death before they are able to leave one existence for the next. Thus, whether it is for the final extinguishing of the mind or merely the break up of the five aggregates that comprise the body, leaving behind this loathsome body all are referred to as dying. The suffering of dying brings excruciating misery because the element of fire within the body will become increasingly hot, bringing a scorching sensation that seems to penetrate every part of the body, just as if someone has lit a fire just upwind of where we are lying. This is the first char..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Being skillful in knowledge refers to individuals who possess a wide ranging intelligence and are knowledgeable Meditation Meditation for Peace   What Type of Persons Have Skills?     Being skillful in knowledge refers to individuals who possess a wide ranging intelligence and are knowledgeable   Being skillful in knowledge refers to individuals who possess a wide ranging intelligence and are knowledgeable. They are usually highly educated and hold learning as an essential part of life, but only choose to learn subjects that they believe are the most important and which will be of most benefit.     Their knowledge will lead them to success in their professional   Their knowledge will lead them to success in their professional and personal life. It acts as the key that will unlock the door to success. Financial security, worldly stability, and towards happiness in this life.     Th..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

“Since the time when we were born we have found ourselves surrounded Meditation Meditation for Peace   Skill in knowledge     Even in the midst of suffering, wisdom can bring us happiness.   “Since the time when we were born we have found ourselves surrounded by suffering and decay of various sorts and none of what we like. What we prefer is happiness and progress. In order to find it we need to use our wisdom. Even a little wisdom, amidst the chaos can bring us success. Even in the midst of suffering, wisdom can bring us happiness. In the midst of hardship it can bring us riches. In the midst of decay, it can bring prosperity. This is why everyone is searching for wisdom.”     In order to find it we need to use our wisdom.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_beginners]]   Meditation - Related Articles What is meditation?  ..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of illness comes from the malfunction of the bodily elements Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 3. Suffering as a result of Illness [byadhi dukkha]     Illness brings pain, weariness, aches and weakness to the home that is our body.   The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of illness comes from the malfunction of the bodily elements. Some comes  from the malfunction of the bodily elements. Some times such malfunction leaves us feeling cold. Sometimes we are left feeling intense heat and pain inside. Metaphors for Suffering as a result of illness     Suffering as a result of Illness [byadhi dukkha]   1. A donkey dying while giving birth to a mule: to bear the suffering of illness is as hard to bear as the suffering of a mother donkey who dies painfully while attempting to give bi..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Being able to manage one’s life appropriately: 1. To manage life wisely and with maturity. Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Benefits of Building Good Foundation in Life       To manage life wisely and with maturity.   6. Considered as good examples for all generations.   7. Considered as protector of oneself from ‘hell’.    ... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The lord Buddha defined Suffering resulting from aging as the form of suffering that has the characteristic of deterioration of the bodily organs and faculties such alarming symptoms as the hair turning grey Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 2. Suffering as a result of Aging [jara dukkha]     Suffering as a result of Aging [jara dukkha]   The lord Buddha defined Suffering resulting from aging as the form of suffering that has the characteristic of deterioration of the bodily organs and faculties such alarming symptoms as the hair turning grey, teeth breaking. Sunken cheeks, dry and wrinkled skin and deafness. The real process of aging is invisible to the naked eye. Only with the eye of insight developed through meditation can aging be seen.   Metaphors for Suffering as a result of Aging   1. A Forest Fire: Aging is like an inferno which burns a forest to ashes before disappearing without trace. The flames are not a part of the forest or the ashes –..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

- Confidence in the working of the Law of Kamma10. - Belief in the result of Kamma, the consequences of one’s actions. Meditation Meditation for Peace   Four Primary Faiths or Confidence     Belief in the enlightenment of the Lord Buddha.   - Confidence in the working of the Law of Kamma10. - Belief in the result of Kamma, the consequences of one’s actions.   It is the belief that doing good receives good and alter nately that doing bad receives bad.   Good refers to staying wise while working on something and reaching the objective morally correctly and with integrity.   Good attempt; it means making the right effort in order to succeed in the work.   Good as properly; maintaining a conscience by doing things-not too little and not too much but in a steady and balanced manner.      Donating in order to overcome stinginess.   - Belief in the ownership o..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of birth is ‘built in’ suffering for every living being conceived in the realms of the Cycle of Existence Meditation Meditation for Peace   The Noble Truth of Suffering : 1. Suffering as a result of Birth [jati dukkha]     Hatching from an egg [andaja] e.g birds, lizards and snakes; The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of birth is ‘built in’ suffering for every living being conceived in the realms of the Cycle of Existence. The arising of beings in the Cycle of Existence is by four possible modes of birth:       1. Hatching from an egg [andaja] e.g birds, lizards and snakes;     2. Birth from the womb [jalabuja] e.g. mammals;     3.Arising in dampness or moisture [samsedaja] e.g. prokaryotic organisms e.g. mosquitos and some sorts of worms;     4. Spontaneous arising in adult form [opapatika] who are as deve..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

By being reasonable, practical and by keeping a strong faith and belief; believe in what you know is correct and good Meditation Meditation for Peace   The method of keeping the goals of life strong:     Believing reasonably which is wise; it’s called faith.   By being reasonable, practical and by keeping a strong faith and belief; believe in what you know is correct and good. Do not allow the doubt of others to impact on your own beliefs.     Believing without any reasons, excludes wisdom; it’s called foolish.   There are two types of belief that we can address:       - Believing reasonably which is wise; it’s called faith.     - Believing without any reasons, excludes wisdom; it’s called foolish.   1. Train yourself to base your actions on understanding and experience rather than ‘blind faith’.   [[videoprogram==meditation_for_begi..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Although some people do have the inspiration towards Nirvana. They have set their goal of life earlier than they can continue to focus their concentration on Meditation Meditation for Peace   Interesting view :     Eventually they decide to cheat others, resulting in their imprisonment.   Although some people do have the inspiration towards Nirvana. They have set their goal of life earlier than they can continue to focus their concentration on.   They feel like it takes such a long time to become rich so their goals get diluted and looses strength. Eventually they decide to cheat others, resulting in their imprisonment.     someone may have kept the precepts as well as meditating   Perhaps there are people who have been made fun of or ridiculed by others for their merit making efforts, so they give up. Or someone may have kept the precepts as well as meditating, but somehow they still live their lives with ‘full on’ power of passio..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

The Lord Buddha explained the nature of suffering in detail. The Pali word for ‘suffering’ is ‘dukkha’ Meditation Meditation for Beginners   The Noble Truth of Suffering Every living being is a victim of suffering     The Lord Buddha explained the nature of suffering in detail.   The Lord Buddha explained the nature of suffering in detail. The Pali word for ‘suffering’ is ‘dukkha’. A definition of suffering separates the Pali ‘dukkha’ into its root syllables ‘du-‘ and ‘-kha’. ‘Du-‘ refers to anything that is bad, to be avoided or brings danger. ‘kha’ refers to something that is devoid of goodness and happiness it is the sort of thing that only fools associate with goodness and happiness, but that the noble ones shun.   If it wasn’t for suffering, all beings would live a life without hardship or misery. In reality, however, there is no being which can escape suffering for as long as they remain cau..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques

An ultimate goal of life is aimed at the highest service for the greater good and for the benefit of everyone Meditation Meditation for Peace   What is the goal of life?   Everyone’s goal of life can be classified  into 3 levels : 3. Ultimate goal of life       eradicate all ‘taints’ (worldly negativities) before being able to enter the path of Nirvana following Lord Buddha and his disciples.   An ultimate goal of life is aimed at the highest service for the greater good and for the benefit of everyone. It means sacrificing and dedicating oneself to studying Dhamma and putting what you have learnt into action. It means to eradicate all ‘taints’ (worldly negativities) before being able to enter the path of Nirvana following Lord Buddha and his disciples.   Focusing on this life goal you will deserve only the greatest happiness in this life and being born into the heavenly realm after..... Read More about Buddhist Meditation Techniques