We invite you to an illuminating talk based on the profound teachings of Luang Por Dhammajayo on the essential factors for maintaining sustained inner peace. True stillness is a state that must be supported by an integrated approach to life and ethics.
1. See the World As It Is (Non-Reaction)
Learn to see the world as it is… Understand the nature of the world.
This factor calls upon us to recognize the temporary nature of the world’s changing states (the Eight Worldly Conditions); Gain, Loss, Honor, Dishonor, Pleased, Disappointed, Praised and Blame. The practice is to remain undisturbed and neutral—to prevent the heart from being shaken by the inevitable fluctuations of life.
2. Keep the Mind Bright and Cheerful (Cultivating Wholesomeness)
We learn to intentionally cultivate a mind that is virtuous, radiant, and cool, discarding impatience and irritation. This foundation is strengthened by nourishing the mind with the pleasant feeling of past goodness, thereby expanding the feeling of stillness.
Think about good deeds in the past
“ Think about good deeds in the past, then be pleased; think of them more often, the pleasant feeling will nourish your mind. Starting from the point that you feel comfortable, expand the stillness feeling continuously and it will make you relaxed, content and you will naturally feel you are one with the center. “
~ Luang Por Dhammajayo ~
3. View All Beings as Fellow Travelers (Loving-Kindness)
View all human beings as fellow travelers in the cycle of suffering. Sending loving kindness toward everyone.
By extending universal goodwill and compassion, we cultivate a comfortable, non-irritable internal state. This internal ease prevents the mind from being obscured by trivial, worldly concerns, keeping it focused on the great goal of peace and stillness.
You have limited time in this world
“ You have limited time in this world. Therefore, keep only good things in your mind: good thoughts, good speech and good actions. You have little time to live and soon will be gone. When you have good thoughts, good speech and good actions, the goodness will then expand to the world. “
~ Luang Por Dhammajayo ~
4. See the World as Empty and Insubstantial (Non-Attachment)
See the world as empty and insubstantial. Whatever work or tasks you do, give them your best effort, but don’t become attached.
This is the balance of full effort and deep release. We are instructed to give our utmost to every task, yet to practice non-attachment. When it is time for meditation practice, simply let go and make the mind neutral, like one who is experienced and detached from the world.
As Luang Por Dhammajayo advises:
Make your mind still
“ The goal is to “make your mind still.” In order to become still, you must “Drop everything, put it all down, and just be still.” “ ~ Luang Por Dhammajayo ~
Join us to delve deeper into these practices and learn how to make stillness your natural state.
