Question 84: WHY SHOULD ONE FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE LOWER BODY DURING MEDITATION PRACTICE?

Question 84: WHY SHOULD ONE FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE LOWER BODY DURING MEDITATION PRACTICE?Answer: Things that are lower, hidden, behind the scenes or hard to see often hold the greatest value. For instance, a house’s foundation is buried deep underground; a tree’s roots are firmly anchored in the soil; humility comes from viewing oneself as being "low"; thelegs, positioned beneath the body, support its entire structure; and the central processors of a computer works silently and invisibly, yet it powers the whole system. These hidden and subtle components are fundamental to the structure and function of larger systems. Similarly, although wandering thoughts originate in the brain, located in the head, calming the mind requires attention to the lower body, particularly the lower abdomen or the base of the torso. Paradoxically, focusing on these lower areas improves brain function, alleviates physical ailments, and gradually reduces wandering thoughts.Many people, unaware of this fundamental rule, assume that meditation is purely a mental activity centered on the brain. Therefore, they focus their attention on their head, which can strain the brain over time. While wandering thoughts manifest in the brain, their roots lie in the lower body. The mind is not confined to the brain;it encompasses the entire body and brain as a unified system. During meditation, directing attention to the lower parts of the body helps improve physical health, slow the ageing process, and reduce wandering thoughts more effectively.This concept aligns with the ancient philosophy of Yin and Yang (hidden and exposed), which emphasizes that hidden and unseen aspects are often the most essential foundations of all things.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery.