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.

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The Need To Meditate Daily. Apr 27, 2012 11:01:40 GMT 1

Post by Shi Da Dao on Apr 27, 2012 11:01:40 GMT 1

'People should think about what their lives will be like if they don't do meditation. They should consider what their lives will be like after 10, 20, 30 years if they decide to just follow the way of the world. What will their hearts be like then - will they have of value in their hearts to bring true happiness into their daily lives and the lives of those around them. And what will they have developed in their hearts to carry on to the next life is only as good as we make it in this life. If you don't take advantage of your opportunity to do meditation in this life, why should you expect to get the same opportunity in the next life? You may not get such a good chance again.'

Venerable Ajaan Pannavaddho

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Om Mani Padme Hum

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.