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Question 54: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO THOROUGHLY CONTEMPLATE THE IMPERMANENCE OF THE BODY?
Answer: When we focus our attention on the body and become aware of it entirely, we gain increased mindfulness, which helps prevent distractions from wandering thoughts astray. However, as we direct our awareness to the body, an attachment to the body naturally arises, and we start to cherish the body more, which is a form…
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Question 53: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF THE WHOLE BODY AND THE SENSATION OF THE WHOLE BODY DURING MEDITATION?
Answer: Being aware of the chest and abdomen during meditation offers several benefits:
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Question 52: DURING THE STAGE OF RIGHT ENDEAVOR, WHEN THERE ARE NO RESULTS FROM MEDITATION YET, HOW SHOULD A PRACTITIONER HANDLE IT?
Answer: A practitioner typically needs to try various meditation methods rather than sticking to one method to achieve success. When we discuss the Four Foundations of Mindfulness later on, we will see that practitioners must gradually adjust their practice according to their increasingly deep levels of mindfulness. When the mind lacks mindfulness, practitioners can easily…
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Question 51: RIGHT ENDEAVOUR MEANS PRACTICING MEDITATION WITH THE CORRECT METHOD WITHOUT ACHIEVING RESULTS. HOW CAN THIS CONCEPT BE EXPLAINED FURTHER?
Answer: Even with the correct method, it is not easy for practitioners to achieve the desired results. This is like striking a rock with a hammer; we may hit it a hundred times without making any difference, but the 101st strike might suddenly break the rock. Practicing incorrectly can lead to psychological or neurological issues…
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Question 50: WHAT ARE THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF A STANDARD MEDITATION METHOD FOR EVERYONE?
Answer: The fundamental principles of a meditation method that can be applied to all individuals include the following: When practicing meditation, the following basic methods should be observed: Practitioners should repeat these six mindfulness stages to maintain awareness and prevent the mind from being led astray by wandering thoughts. Additionally, contemplating the body and mind…
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Question 49: HOW CAN WE KNOW WHICH MEDITATION METHOD IS CORRECT, GIVEN THAT THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT TEACHINGS AROUND THE WORLD?
Answer: Meditation methods vary because of the different experiences of those who teach meditation to calm the mind. In reality, the psychological makeup, brain structure, and past karma of each person differ, so each individual’s ability to concentrate and enter a meditative state will also vary. Meditation teachers (*) often confidently share their methods based…
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