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Week 7: 2 Key Ingredients to Your Success
What is important to physicists is also important to meditators. When physicists were asked what is important for them when they approach problems in physics, they cited two factors: --First, there must be confidence that the problem itself is worthy of their effort and investigation. The problem is VERY important. --Second, there must be confidence that there is a solution to the problem--that it can be overcome. These two factors relate directly to our meditation practice. First, we must have confidence that the challenge of daily, committed practice is worthy of our effort and investigation. Once we discover that meditation requires daily practice, it is too easy to say, "Oh, meditation is good, but I do not have the time." Secondly, we must have the confidence that we can overcome the problems that confront us as we strive to maintain our daily practice. Once we begin to practice and we begin to realize how little we know, we may begin to doubt or rethink our effort...
Partial Extract from "In This Very Life The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha" By Sayadaw U Pandita MEDITATION INSTRUCTIONS The Buddha suggested that either a forest place under a tree or any other very quiet place is best for meditation. He said the meditator should sit quietly and peacefully with legs crossed. If sitting with crossed legs proves to be too difficult other sitting postures may be used. For those with back trouble a chair is quite acceptable. It is true that to achieve peace of mind, we must make sure our body is at peace. So it is important to choose a position that will be comfortable for a long period of time. Sit with your back erect, at a right angle to the ground, but not too stiff. The eason for sitting straight is not difficult to see. An arched or crooked back will soon bring pain. Furthermore, the physical effort to remain upright without additional support energizes the meditation practice. Close your eyes. Now place your attention at the ...
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