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The Simplicity of Practice: Why Comfort is the Foundation of Meditation

by CTM AdminMeditationTalk November 9, 2025November 9, 2025No Comments

Introduction: Beyond Techniques and Expectations Every meditation session begins not with a complex technique, but with a simple, yet profound concept: comfort. Too often, especially those who have been practicing for a while, we get caught up in experiences, expectations, or the pursuit of ‘deep’ stages. This talk serves as a powerful reminder from a …

External to inside & 4 foundations

by CTM AdminCTMed update February 4, 2024February 4, 2024No Comments

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. …

Finding Peace Through Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide

by Monk TongMeditation Knowledge October 4, 2023October 4, 20232 Comments

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 …

by CTM AdminInspirational Meditation August 16, 2022May 4, 2023One Comment

There is another important principle. To meditate, you need to know how to be comfortable. Any uncomfortable condition will not support our mind to be still. To persevere against any uncomfortable condition such as pain, heat, or cold is not the way. If you have to fight, it will not be peaceful. In the beginning …