Licchavi Vimalakirti came to the foot of that tree and said to me, Reverend Sariputra, this is not the way to absorb yourself in contemplation. You should absorb yourself in contemplation so that neither body nor mind appear anywhere in the triple world. You should absorb yourself in contemplation in such a way that you can manifest all ordinary behavior without forsaking cessation. You should absorb yourself in contemplation in such a way that you can manifest the nature of an ordinary person without abandoning your cultivated spiritual nature.

Meditate Wherever You Are!

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Shi Da Dao
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Meditate Wherever You Are! Oct 11, 2021 7:58:39 GMT 1

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Post by Shi Da Dao on Oct 11, 2021 7:58:39 GMT 1

The Buddhist Sutra record the Buddha stating that 'meditation' - that is the 'development of the culture of mind-control' - can be established, developed and matured whilst sitting, standing, walking or lying-down. In other words, during any activity a human-being happens to be engaged within. Furthermore, this remains the case regardless of our age, health or physical condition (such as disability or injury, etc). Regardless of what is going on inside and outside the mind - the will-power can be brought to bear upon 'focusing' the concentration, 'stilling' the activity, and 'expanding' the awareness. This is a developmental path that anyone can follow and apply 'here and now'. Its premise is boundless loving kindness and compassion, and its directing attribute is limitless wisdom!

Om Mani Padme Hum

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In striving to perform one's religious duty, the first thing is to observe the rules of discipline. For discipline is the fundamental of the Supreme Bodhi; discipline begets immutability and immutability begets wisdom. Master Xu Yun.