Don't try to not think on elephants or mind is filled with them. Don't try to push thoughts in a closed kettle; fire can make them cooking.
Shantideva: "there is no difficult task that cannot become easy if we persevere and become skilful through training."
Even when we pacify the traffic of wild thoughts and gross emotions is there still a stream of thinking, like a cascade coming from the high mountains.
But if we persevere in meditation: fewer thoughts will arise and they will lose power. the result is a more peaceful state. No need to judge, no need to worry.
Actually there are still many subtle almost invisible thoughts creating a constant background static. Training in concentration without effort will help even we can sometimes lose courage in familiarization.
When subtle thoughts subside, is there the stage of steadiness attained. Distractions have not easy influence anymore. This is like a calm ocean that ussually remains calm, except when strongly disturbed; like by a storm. Even without mental constructs can we lose by noises, sensations our focus.
By perfect concentration, mind will effortless remain on the chosen object. Mind is vividly and clearly focused and nothing will shake the calm.
A mountain in a huge storm. Great!
Mind becomes clear and serene, the body feels like a feather in openess of peace.
May all be in a state of mind in genuine comfort.
Zhi gnas. In own words based on Shechen teachings. _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
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Pacify thoughts by meditative concentration.
>> July 25, 2009
Don't try to not think on elephants or mind is filled with them. Don't try to push thoughts in a closed kettle; fire can make them cooking.
Shantideva: "there is no difficult task that cannot become easy if we persevere and become skilful through training."
Even when we pacify the traffic of wild thoughts and gross emotions is there still a stream of thinking, like a cascade coming from the high mountains.
But if we persevere in meditation: fewer thoughts will arise and they will lose power. the result is a more peaceful state. No need to judge, no need to worry.
Actually there are still many subtle almost invisible thoughts creating a constant background static. Training in concentration without effort will help even we can sometimes lose courage in familiarization.
When subtle thoughts subside, is there the stage of steadiness attained. Distractions have not easy influence anymore. This is like a calm ocean that ussually remains calm, except when strongly disturbed; like by a storm. Even without mental constructs can we lose by noises, sensations our focus.
By perfect concentration, mind will effortless remain on the chosen object. Mind is vividly and clearly focused and nothing will shake the calm.
A mountain in a huge storm. Great!
Mind becomes clear and serene, the body feels like a feather in openess of peace.
May all be in a state of mind in genuine comfort.
Zhi gnas. In own words based on Shechen teachings. _/\_ _/\_ _/\_
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