The importance of good posture during meditation

In this talk Venerable emphasizes the importance of good posture during for achieving serenity, , and .

Based on personal experiences from a retreat and studies of various texts, Thubten Puntsok explains that maintaining a straight back reduces stress on the , allows for deeper breaths, and prevents mental dullness.

Good posture also enhances internal and external balance, improves energy flow, and prepares the body for higher , such as single-point concentration () and realizing emptiness.

Throughout the discussion, Thubten Puntsok encourages listeners to prioritize good posture for clear and sharp , contributing to their overall growth as practitioners.

She discusses how proper posture facilitates deeper breathing, enhances blood circulation, and establishes the predisposition for achieving the body of a .

Thubten Puntsok also underscores the significance of good posture as a prerequisite for attaining higher spiritual goals, urging practitioners to recognize its pivotal role in their meditation practice and spiritual journey.

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