Meditation practice to be effective requires consistent effort throughout the day. However many people can’t maintain mindfulness all day because they have a lot of work at the workplace and their house. They may spare some time for meditation but they might not get good results. Due to the mind needing to take time to …
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Meditation practice to be effective requires consistent effort throughout the day. In the past, monks or hermits would meditate continuously. It’s like starting a fire with sticks; the important components are the stick’s dryness, the spinning speed, and the spinning duration until the fire ignites. For those who are not monks, there might not be …
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In a hectic and distracting life, filled with temptations pulling our attention outward, we may hope that meditation alone will maintain our mental health and solve all our problems, which is not realistic. Focusing solely on meditation without addressing the turbulence in our daily lives may not yield the expected outcomes. Luang Phor Dhammajayo devised …
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Meditation is both science and art. It is not just theory; results are not guaranteed every time. It requires intelligence in adapting the practice to the current situation and time. Therefore, smart training is crucial.
When we talk about self-improvement, the usual focus tends to be on enhancing our skills or expanding our knowledge through books or learning, which is undoubtedly valuable. However, merely amassing knowledge or skills might not necessarily be the most important aspect; rather, it’s about how effectively you put them to use. Picture your mind as …
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Most people find meditation difficult cause of body pain. Even though, the meditators who have practiced for long are suffering from body pain and can’t completely still their minds. In this article, we propose techniques to manage this problem. Stretching poses during meditation session In meditation progress, when you feel a little pain on your …
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life? Do you crave a sense of inner calm and balance? If so, you’re not alone. The practice of meditation can offer you a path to tranquility and mindfulness, helping you find your center amidst the hustle and bustle of the world. In this post, we …
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It is helpful and delightful to always hear Monk Sun emphasize the importance of a beginner’s mind in meditation. The mind of a true beginner is the mind and heart of the Buddha. Usually, we think that if we practice meditation for a long time, we will become very experienced, knowing what to do, and …
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Three types of meditators There are mainly three types of meditators that we could face. It is also important to know which types you really are so you could practice accordingly to those types. Three types are composed of tense, loose, and just right. Just Right meditators If you are just right, you will find …
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According to our practice, the mind has several ‘bases’, or resting places, in the body. When you meditate, you can imagine your object such as a crystal ball, sun, moon or star. Let it become small and move to our nostril. Let it stay at your nostril for a few seconds and then move it …
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