To make profits from selling precious stones, you need to know the characteristics of the stone. This knowledge will allow you to set reasonable and profitable prices. Similarly, to effectively train our minds, we need to understand the characteristics of the mind. By introducing your mind to get familiar with comfortable feelings, it will gradually …
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The monk suggested that the practice in Buddhism is a gradual cultivation of drawing the mind from external factors into oneself and training from tangible external stimuli. This is done to familiarize and integrate the mind inwardly. Training in various aspects facilitates the ease of practicing meditation and reduces obstacles that may arise during meditation. …
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Today, the monk guiding our session emphasized the significance of meditation. He highlighted its ability to cleanse and purify our minds, effectively dispelling negative moods. The aim is to cultivate a sense of calmness, reducing anxiety and promoting overall happiness. Following this, he shared a tale from the Buddhist era about a monk who, upon …
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Today, the monk emphasized the significance of consistency in meditation and highlighted how having good friends can enhance one’s commitment to regular practice. He mentioned that having supportive friends allows individuals to assist and encourage each other, fostering a shared commitment to meditation. This concept reminded me of a story. Once upon a time, there …
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Today, the teaching monks are sharing some insights on meditation. Consider it like a workout for your mind – similar to playing badminton or football with friends. Don’t stress or take it too seriously; it’s not your second job. Instead, treat it as a pleasant activity, like a game you enjoy with friends. Here’s the …
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Kindness stands as one of humanity’s greatest virtues. It’s the cornerstone of our societies; without it, relationships are destined to be filled with conflict and frustration. Picture a world where parents don’t nurture their children, friends don’t support one another, and bosses don’t treat their employees well. A life devoid of kindness would lack meaning. …
In order for someone to succeed in something, it is inevitable for you to have vivid goals. The clearer your goals are the easier you can reach it. Meditation is the same if you have a goal for calmness and peacefulness as your ultimate goal. You could set a small goal in your daily life …
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Today, the teaching monk shared his view about gifts since Christmas is nearing. He implied that the best gift one could give to oneself is meditation because once you meditate every day and learn how to calm your mind down, you will experience happiness from inner peace. The happiness that no one could take away …
Today, teaching monks remind everyone about the importance of consistency by comparing meditation to running a marathon. If you have never practiced running for 5 km or 10 km before, but suddenly you have to run for 40 km it gonna be very hard. However, if you practice daily you will slowly be able to …
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Today, the teaching monk reminds everyone about the concept of meditation that you have to be relaxed and conscious altogether. Because meditation is not forcing one mind to still but resting one mind by letting go of everything no matter what it is. Our mind will then still on its own he also emphasizes patience …