Meditation is not separate from the rest of life. All situations provide opportunity to practice, to grow in wisdom and compassion. Right effort is to be mindful in all circumstances without running away from the world but to learn to act without grasping or attachment. Although virtue is neglected in our modern society, it must be understood and honored as a fundamental part of meditation. Virtue means taking care so that we do not harm other beings by thought, word, or deed. This respect and caring puts us into a harmonious relationship with all life around us. Only when our words and deeds come from kindness can we quiet the mind and open the heart. To further establish our lives on a Middle Way - being moderation and self-reliance. A life of excess is difficult soil for the growth of wisdom. To take care with the basics - such as moderation in eating, sleeping and in speech - helps bring the inner life into balance. It also develops the power of self-reliance. Do not imitate the way others practice or compare yourself to them. It is hard enough to watch your won mind, so why add the burden of judging others. Learn to use your own breath and everyday life as the place of meditation and you will surely grow in wisdom.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 01:51:29 +0000
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