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Buddha explains meditation


The Buddhist story goes that the Buddha's son, Rahula, asked his
father questions about the technique of meditation. The young man
was particularly interested in the breathing technique practiced
by his father.


Buddha gave him to understand that also with the breath the
transitoriness of all being is in the foreground of his
conception. Therefore, according to the teacher of all teachers,
Rahula should develop a "serene" approach, seeing himself as
another kind of "space" in which energy flows freely.


The breathing exercises themselves should focus on the
"presentness" of each breath, calming the mind and body, and
feeling joy from the calmness.


From the joy further develops an inner collection, a liberation
of the heart, which will inevitably arise with each inhalation
and exhalation.


From the above mentioned transitoriness it follows that every
in-breath and every out-breath will be for "letting go", for
allowing the breath, but also for eliminating one's ego.


Also, he should dedicate the meditation to goodness, mercy, joy
for others and overcoming desire, so as to overcome evil,
cruelty, ill-will, ego-centeredness and attachment to people and
things.


After the elements "earth", "water", "wind" and "fire", the wise
father advised the son to subordinate his efforts to the
elements, to become serene in meditation like the "elements".


Everything about your body belongs to the earth element, but
everything that is "solid" about you is not you, is not yours, is
not your "self". Also what consists of water in you, that is not
you, it is not yours, not your "self". The element of fire that
consumes you from within is also not you, is not yours, is not
your "self". And the winds that run through your body are also
not you, are not yours, are not your "self".


Follow this advice, and no unpleasant or pleasant events will
enter your heart.


At the same time, think, ponder, or "seek the center", all such
reflections should be completed at the beginning of the
meditation, the arising serenity simply pushes all arising
thoughts aside.


Then trace the breaths as they flow through your nose or mouth
into your body, widening it, and then find their way out of your
body again.


Give your body the attention it demands, be mindful in
meditation, but also practice with power and strength.


Impermanence is formative for all beings, embrace it and your
thoughts will become still.





A thought cannot awaken without awakening others


- Marie Freifrau Ebner von Eschenbach - Austrian storyteller -
1830 to 1916





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