TOP 129 articles about mind

Mind is the creation of all phenomena. As all phenomena exist in the mind, are created by mind, as we transform the mind, into something more beautiful — into our true mind, our boundless wisdom and perfectly clear mind, — we also create the beautiful world. As vision is connected to mind, we give some creation to what we view. As we view something beautiful, we are creating this, and if we view something unpleasant, we are creating this. To be detached from all phenomena is therefore important; so that until we have come to the full realization of perfect wisdom, (i.e., with all beings), we remain our tranquility if we go to any place — (with the goal of sharing wisdom and peace), — Therefore we do not cause any vibrations of worse nature. However — by the practice of discipline, wisdom and patience, and the other virtues — we become more potent at creating.. So for this reason; we should create peaceful places… For this reason we should come to peaceful places, and perform meditation here and there. Also for this reason we should create all peaceful places — within our heart

It’s very important to know how to breathe well. Indeed, by breathing well, all things are done well. One aspect is to breathe out completely, and to breathe in slowly. Natural breathing is the key and the goal; next to this is to consciously breathe. . . Consciously breathing is practice and skill. Pranayam which means “control of breath” teaches that when the breath is controlled, the world is controlled… This is like realizing Buddha nature, which along-with wisdom and peace, has many Siddhis… Wisdom is boundless like an ocean; there is no limit to it, it is limitless and infinite. In the same way, experience is like this; and the expansiveness of wisdom is boundless and endless. Life and experience in this “other world” are boundless and infinite. Everyone should explore in their own way; taking their own experience and understanding for guide. Breath is connected to all life, and to be mindful and ever skillful and improving in breath, the whole of life can improve, and peacefulness and many aspects of life can be perfected, or – improved upon indefinitely. TO mindfully improve all of these skills, incrementally and with a view to the whole; is a wonderful… Read More

Samadhi is a state of equanimity in all places. It means calmness of mind; and it can be attained through several ways. Mantras are helpful; these give energy, and purify the consciousness. One can reach to high consciousness through this, and with more concentration and purity come more profound effects. Mantras and meditation are both helpful, and they are like two sides of a coin. Meditation and stillness are wisdom in themselves. As mentioned in Pranayam topic, mantras are always helpful, but the final goal of pranayam is to go beyond mantras. Equanimity is a great key of Buddhism. Very essential in many places, peacefulness, equanimity, and tranquility.

Buddhist meditation is the practice in Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy which includes a variety of types of meditation. Core meditation techniques have been preserved in ancient Buddhism and have proliferated and diversified through teacher-student transmissions. Some of the meditation are mindfulness, supramundane powers, tranquility, and insight.

Sand Mandalas are the ancient form of Buddhist art. They are the temporary form of arts. The process of creating and then destroying the mandalas has a symbolic importance for monk practitioners. In Tibet the sand mandala is called Kuktson Kyilkhor, meaning “mandala of colored sand powder.” In Sanskrit, it describes “cosmogram”, or “world in harmony.” According to Tibetan culture, wherever a Sand Mandala is created, all sentient beings and the surrounding environment are blessed. There is outer, inner as well as the secret meaning of every mandala. On the outermost level they represent the world in its divine form; on the inner level, they represent a map with the help of which an ordinary human mind is transformed into an enlightened mind. On the secret level, they represent a perfect balance between body, mind and the soul. The creation of the sand painting is meant to purify and heal on all three levels. Unlike Painted mandalas, Sand mandalas are not permanent. They go into construction and destruction. Before the sand mandala is actually constructed, the place is prayed by monks who will make music, chant and recite prayers and mantras.