P T Training The Mind Through Mindfulness VIPASSANA MEDITATION is a mental training (Sikkha). The mind is the most precious asset we possess as human beings. We can think and reflect with the mind, which is not the case at all for animals. Animals cannot reflect and understand as we do. They cannot reason as to right … Read more
The Aim And Technique Of Vipassana Meditation “WHAT IS the aim of Vipassana meditation” many people ask,” and when we will achieve that aim?” The aim of Vipassana meditation, in brief, is to be happy to be happy continuously. We are not really happy when we feel anxious, irritated, angry, frustrated and disappointed. We are … Read more
Just Bare Attention WHEN OBSERVING an object, initial or secondary, just pay bare attention to it. One should not think about the object nor should one add any value judgement to it. Merely observe it and come back to the initial object. There will be a time when one can reflect on an object but … Read more
Initial (primary) And Secondary Initial Meditation Object: For a beginner the first stage in Vipassana meditation practice can be called a learning stage. In this stage, it is important to have a chosen object to initially focus on. This object should be known as the initial meditation object. This initial object should be a physical … Read more
A ccording to the Buddha’s teachings, taking care of one’s parents is performing meritorious deeds, because parents do many things for their children with enormous love and endless compassion from the time they are born. They bring up their children with great care and affection. Parents possess four great qualities – Mettä (loving-kindness), Karunā (compassion), … Read more
The original Päli term for Buddhism is Dhamma, the teachings of the Buddha. We call those who practise in accordance with the teachings “Buddhists”. A Buddhist should be non-aggressive, should possess good morals with pure thinking and pure living, and should abstain from all evil deeds. He or she should have compassion for himself or … Read more
Dhamma means the teachings of the Buddha. It also has other. meanings such as object of mind, a state, a phenomenon, etc. The Dhamma protects those who practise the Dhamma from dangers and falling into the four woeful states (apaya): hell (niraya), animal kingdom (tiracchana), hungry ghosts (peta) and demons (asura) The Chamna dea’s with … Read more
Though very young children do not know the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, they may still take the three Refuges. During the Buddha’s time, the mother of prince Boddhiraja Kumāra took refuge on behalf of her child while the child was still in her womb. She said: “My beloved child pays homage to … Read more