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buddhaweb Buddhist meditation Buddhist meditation refers to the meditative practices associated with the religion and philosophy of Buddhism. Core meditation techniques have been preserved in ancient Buddhist texts and have proliferated and diversified through teacher-student transmissions. Buddhists pursue meditation as part of the path toward Enlightenment and Nirvana.[a] The closest words for meditation in the classical languages of Buddhism are bhāvanā[b] and jhāna/dhyāna. Key Terms[edit] Meditation in Buddhist traditions[edit] While there are some similar meditative practices — such as breath meditation and various recollections (anussati) — that are used across Buddhist schools, there is also significant diversity. In early tradition[edit] Types of meditation[edit] Meditation on the Buddhist Path Most Buddhist traditions recognize that the path to Enlightenment entails three types of training: virtue (sīla); meditation (samadhi); and, wisdom (paññā). And implicitly in regard to : Four foundations for mindfulness[edit]
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free buddhist audio : free mp3s and texts on buddhism, meditation and the arts Buddhism Vaults : Dalai Lama's Heart Sutra Talk, May 2001, SF Bay Area, California, Day 1 of 3. by Dave Evans Day 2Day 3 Introduction Today I was fortunate enough to sneak out of work for a few hours to hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama began a lecture on the Heart Sutra. This is a three day class and I'm going to sneak out of some work tomorrow and Attend Saturday during the day as well. I thought I'd share some of what he said (as interpreted through my notes) with everyone. Please forgive my spelling, my crutch... er, spell checker is not working currently. Tickets for the three day class were $150. His Holiness started this morning talking about the diversity of religions and then even the diversity of views within buddhism. I want to point out that these are just my notes of H.H.' I missed some of the afternoon session, couldn't sneak out of work for the whole thing, but I'll summarize as much detail as I have. The shoreline stage was decorated with a large backdrop picture of the palace in Lhasa, with a small decorated throne like chair in front for the fourteenth Dalai Lama to sit on.
Essentials of Buddhism - core concepts Srimad Bhagavad-Gita DAILY INSPIRATION on Spiritual Growth Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning of the Mantra in Tibetan Buddhism Glimpsing a Few More Facets of the Mantra There are many ways to understand the meaning of the mantra. Here are a few of them: The Transformation of Speech [An excerpt from The Dharma, by Kalu Rinpoche, from a chapter on The Four Dharmas of Gampopa. ] "The second aspect of transformation [of confusion into wisdom] concerns our speech. Mere words, which have no ultimate reality, can determine our happiness and suffering. In the Vajrayana context, we recite and meditate on mantra, which is enlightened sound, the speech of the [Bhodisattva of Compassion], the union of Sound and Emptiness. At first, the Union of Sound and Emptiness is simply an intellectual concept of what our meditation should be. One of the disciples was very diligent, though his realization was perhaps not so profound. When the two disciples went to their lama to indicate they had finished the practice, he said, 'Oh, you've both done excellently. The Powers of the Six Syllables "Behold! H.H. top of page
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This is quite true,andthis diversity in belief is a large part of what I was earlier reffering to.We as a species are allys growing,allways evolving,to what as yet,I haven't a clue I think,IMHO that to any one seeking out the things that are beyond the physical realm,the mindfuness meditation comes to them in one form,or another.I don't know what your experience has been in spiritual matters,but it has been my experience that if you want ''Spiritual'' experiences,they happen to you sometimes in some profound ways.And you're welcome by ixgagbalamvucub Apr 2
and thank you for this link. The Mindfulness Meditation is what I have practiced for years without much awareness of it, at least until recently I've realized and have been empowered by it. by rossbusby Apr 2
I attune to the Tao as the basis of my beliefs. Following your own Path leads you in directions that is beneficial to you, speaking to you in terms and iconographies that are related to your personal being and often societal contexts. Often religious figures are presented to us in a personal and enlightening way becase we are only able to understand the present moment in terms of what our surroundings are.
Your Tao is not my Tao, my Path is not your Path, yet we still can acknowledge we are both on the Tao/Path. by rossbusby Apr 2