Episode 2: FUNDAMENTAL FACTORS SUPPORTING MEDITATION PRACTICE

A PROPER WAY TO MEDITATEEp 2: FUNDAMENTAL FACTORS SUPPORTING MEDITATION PRACTICERegarding The Foundational Basis of MeditationAs meditation belongs to the advanced stage of cultivation,a strong foundation is essential for effective results: profound Morality,abundant Merit, and robust Physical vitality.Morality means inner purity and nobility ofcharacter, expressed through qualities such as kindness, selflessness,generosity, courage, etc. Among these, three qualities are of paramountimportance: absolute reverence for the Buddha, boundless compassion for allbeings, and the deepest humility.The Buddha is the supreme Sage. One who has absolutereverence for the Buddha plants the seed of sainthood in the mind and will beblessed by all Buddhas. He will be guided to understand the true Dharma and toovercome obstacles in meditation.Compassion is cultivated through the aspiration to love allbeings and expressed in a life of service, sacrifice, and tireless assistanceto others.Humility prevents conceit and enables the practitioner towalk steadily on the path of enlightenment. These three virtues (absolutereverence for the Buddha, boundless compassion for all beings, and the deepesthumility) form the root of countless other qualities, contributing a vast storeof merit for one’s spiritual journey.Merit is the fruit of actions that bring happiness,ethics and goodness to others. Meditation requires an immeasurable amount ofmerit; hence, practitioners must continuously accumulate it by doing somethingbeneficial for others every day.Physical vitality (qìgōng or energy training) helpsconcentrate energy downward and stabilize brain activity. Therefore,practitioners should train properly to increase inner strength, which in turnsupports meditation practice.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery