Meditation Month Day 19

 

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PRACTICE PROMPT Can you know that which has no boundary?   Can you know that which has no boundary? Can you know that which has no shape or defined form? When there is nothing in particular to know, where does your attention return?

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Everything Has Meaning Everything that exists in this world has a meaning. It is beyond presumption for human beings to decide merely based on their needs or likes and dislikes what is valuable and what is not. Masahiro Mori, “Does a Robot Have Buddha-Nature?” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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RIGHT VIEW Understanding the Noble Truth of Suffering When people have met with suffering and become victims of suffering, they come to me and ask me about the noble truth of suffering. Being asked, I explain to them the noble truth of suffering. (MN 77) What is suffering? (MN 9) Sickness is suffering. (MN 9)

Reflection While nobody would wish illness on another person, times of ill health or affliction are often excellent opportunities for practice. The scope of our experience contracts, sometimes to a very small point of breathing in and out, or to a specific part of the body that is in pain. Illness and affliction focus our attention and force us to abandon much that is taken for granted in times of health. This is where we all come face to face with suffering. Daily Practice Scan your body with your awareness and check in to see if there is anywhere you are experiencing pain or discomfort. Few of us are entirely free of any instance of distress. Rather than trying to overlook or avoid the discomfort, turn your attention deliberately to it. There is something to learn here, something to see and understand. If you can’t find any pain, be grateful for that. Tomorrow: Cultivating Lovingkindness One week from today: Understanding the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering Share your thoughts and join the conversation on social media #DhammaWheel Questions? Visit the Dhamma Wheel orientation page.

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Meditation Month Day 18

 

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PRACTICE PROMPT Where does the one return?   Return to the second part of the koan: When all things return to one, where does the one return to? If you truly have no idea, that is very good. Let this “no idea” be your companion for the day. As you move through your activities, notice whenever the mind starts to rebuild a fragmented, imaginary world of separate things and separate selves. At that moment, lightly ask, “Where does the one return to?” Use the question not to get an answer but to wake up from the trance of separation.

Related Content Nirvana Is Here and Now In an excerpt from this week’s video, Haemin Sunim reflects on his prior beliefs about meditation and resistance to what is, and offers a practice for realizing non-duality. Read more » A Mind Like the Sky Tibetan Lama Za Choeje Rinpoche describes how to be aware of awareness in our day-to-day lives, and what we’ll gain if we integrate this contemplation into everyday living.   Read more » Follow Us

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“Meditation is the highest form of prayer. In it you are so close to god that you don’t need to say a thing. It is just great to be together.”   Source: Ram Dass – Here and Now – Ep. 81 – Implications of a True Spiritual Journey