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   Ven Badulle Sangarathana on Jun 23, 2013 at 12:36 am

   Meditation

   -ooOoo-

   What is meditation?

   Meditation is a conscious effort to change how the mind works. The Pali word for meditation is ‘bhavana’ which means ‘to make grow’ or ‘to develop’.

   Is meditation important?

   Yes, it is. No matter how much we may wish to be good, if we cannot change the desires that make us act the way we do, change will be difficult. For example, a person may realise that he is impatient with his wife and he may promise himself, “From now on I am not going to be so impatient” But an hour later he may be shouting at his wife simply because, not being aware of himself, impatience has arisen without him knowing it. Meditation helps to develop the awareness and the energy needed to transform ingrained mental habit patterns.

   I have heard that meditation can be dangerous. Is this true?

   To live, we need salt. But if you were to eat a kilogram of salt ;it would kill you. To live in the modern world you need a car but if you don’t follow the traffic rules or if you drive while you are drunk, a car becomes a dangerous machine. Meditation is like this, it is essential for our mental health and well-being but if you practise in stupid ways it could cause problems. Some people have problems like depression, irrational fears or schizophrenia, they think meditation is an instant cure for their problem. They start meditating and sometimes their problem gets worse. If you have such a problem, you should seek professional help and after you are better then take up meditation. Other people over reach themselves, they take up meditation. and instead of going gradually, step by step, they meditate with too much energy for too long and soon they are exhausted. But perhaps most problems in meditation are caused by ‘kangaroo meditation’. Some people go to one teacher and do his meditation technique for a while, then they read something in a book and decide to try that technique, then a week later a famous meditation teacher visits town and so they decide to incorporate some of his ideas into their practise and before long they are hopelessly confused. Jumping like a kangaroo from one meditation technique to another is a mistake. But if you don’t have any severe mental problems and you take up meditation and practise sensibly it is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

   How many types of meditation are there?

   The Buddha taught many different types of meditation, each designed to overcome a particular problem or to develop a particular psychological state. But the two most common and useful types of meditation are Mindfulness of Breathing (anapana sati) and Loving-kindness Meditation (metta bhavana).

   How do you practise Mindfulness of Breathing?

   You would follow this easy steps: the four Ps: place, posture, practice and problems. First, find a suitable place, perhaps a room that is not too noisy and where you are not likely to be disturbed. Second, sit in a comfortable posture. A good posture is to sit with your legs folded, a pillow under your buttocks, your back straight, the hands nestled in the lap and the eyes closed. Alternatively, you can sit in a chair as long as you keep your back straight.

   Next comes the actual practice itself. As you sit quietly with your eyes closed you focus your attention on the in and out movement of the breath. This can be done by counting the breaths or watching the rise and fall of the abdomen. When this is done, certain problems and difficulties will arise. You might experience irritating itches on the body or discomfort in the knees. If this happens, try to keep the body relaxed without moving and keep focusing on the breath. You will probably have many intruding thoughts coming into your mind and distracting your attention from the breath. The only way you can deal with this problem is to patiently keep returning your attention to the breath. If you keep doing this, eventually thoughts will weaken, your concentration will become stronger and you will have moments of deep mental calm and inner peace.

   How long should I meditate for?

   It is good to do meditation for 15 minutes every day for a week and then extend the time by 5 minutes each week until you are meditating for 45 minutes. After a few weeks of regular daily meditation you will start to notice that your concentration gets better, there are less thoughts, and you have moments of real peace and stillness.

   What about Loving Kindness Meditation? How is that practised?

   Once you are familiar with Mindfulness of Breathing and are practising it regularly you can start practising Loving Kindness Meditation. It should be done two or three times each week after you have done Mindfulness of Breathing. First, you turn your attention to yourself and say to yourself words like “May I be well and happy. May I be peaceful and calm. May I be protected from dangers. May my mind be free from hatred. May my heart be filled with love. May I be well and happy.” Then one by one you think of a loved person, a neutral person, that is , someone you neither like nor dislike, and finally a disliked person, wishing each of them well as you do so.

   What is the benefit of doing this type of meditation?

   If you do Loving Kindness Meditation regularly and with the right attitude, you will find very positive changes taking place within yourself. You will find that you are able to be more accepting and forgiving towards yourself. You will find that the feelings you have towards your loved ones will increase. You will find yourself making friends with people you used to be indifferent and uncaring towards, and you will find the ill-will or resentment you have towards some people will lessen and eventually be dissolved. Sometimes if you know of someone who is sick, unhappy or encountering difficulties you can include them in your meditation and very often you will find their situation improving.

   How is that possible?

   The mind, when properly developed, is a very powerful instrument. If we can learn to focus our mental energy and project it towards others, it can have an effect upon them. You may have had an experience like this. Perhaps you are in a crowded room and you get this feeling that someone is watching you. You turn around and, sure enough, someone is staring at you. What has happened is that you have picked up that other person’s mental energy. Loving Kindness Meditation is like that. We project positive mental energy towards and it gradually transforms them.

   Do I need a teacher to teach me meditation?

   A teacher is not absolutely necessary but personal guidance from someone who is familiar with mediation is certainly helpful. Unfortunately, some monks and laymen set themselves up as meditation teachers when they simply don’t know what they are doing. Try to pick a teacher who has a good reputation, a balanced personality and one who adheres closely to the Buddha’s teachings.

   I have heard that meditation is widely used today by psychiatrists and psychologists. Is this true?

   Yes, it is. Meditation is now accepted as having a highly therapeutic effect upon the mind and is used by many professional mental health workers to help induce relaxation, overcome phobias and bring about self-awareness. The Buddha’s insights into the human mind are helping people as much today as they did in ancient times.

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    Ven Badulle Sangarathana on Jun 19, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    What is Buddhism?

    The name Buddhism comes from the word ‘budhi’ which means ‘to wake up’ and thus Buddhism is the philosophy of awakening. This philosophy has its origins in the experience of the man Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, who was himself awakened at the age of 35. Buddhism is now 2,500 years old and has about 300 million followers worldwide. Until a hundred years ago Buddhism was mainly an Asian philosophy but increasingly it is gaining adherents in Europe, Australia and America.

    So Buddhism is just a philosophy?

    The word “philosophy” comes from two words ‘philo’ which means ‘love’ and ‘sophia’ which means ‘wisdom’. So philosophy is the love of wisdom or love and wisdom, both meanings describe Buddhism perfectly. Buddhism teaches that we should try to develop our intellectual capacity to the fullest so that we can understand clearly. It also teaches us to develop love and kindness so that we can be like a true friend to all beings. So Buddhism is a philosophy but not just a philosophy. It is the supreme philosophy.

    Who was the Buddha?

    In the year 563 B.C. a baby was born into a royal family in northern India. He grew up in wealth and luxury but eventually found that worldly comforts and security do not guarantee happiness. He was deeply moved by the suffering he saw all around and resolved to find the key to human happiness. When he was 29 he left his wife and child and set off to sit at the feet of the great religious teachers of the day to learn from them. They taught him much but none really knew the cause of human suffering and how it could be overcome. Eventually, after six years study and meditation he had an experience in which all ignorance fell away and he suddenly understood.

    From that day onwards, he was called the Buddha, the Awakened One. He lived for another 45 years in which time he travelled all over the northern India teaching others what he had discovered. His compassion and patience were legendary and he had thousands of followers. In his eightieth year, old and sick, but still happy and at peace, he finally died.

    Wasn’t it irresponsible for the Buddha to walk out on his wife and child?

    It couldn’t have been an easy thing for the Buddha to leave his family. He must have worried and
    hesitated for a long time before he finally left. But he had a choice, dedicating himself to his family or
    dedicating himself to the whole world. In the end, his great compassion made him give himself to the whole world. And the whole world still benefits from his sacrifice. This was not irresponsible. It was perhaps the most significant sacrifice ever made.

    The Buddha is dead so how can he help us?

    Faraday, who discovered electricity, is dead, but what he discovered still helps us. Louis Pasteur who discovered the cures for so many diseases is dead, but his medical discoveries still save lives. Leonardo da Vinci who created masterpieces of art is dead, but what he created can still uplift and give joy. Noble men and heroes may have been dead for centuries but when we read of their deeds and achievements, we can still be inspired to act as they did. Yes, the Buddha is dead but 2,500 years later his teachings still help people, his example still inspires people, his words still change lives. Only a Buddha could have such power centuries after his death.

    Was the Buddha a god?

    No, he was not. He did not claim that he was a god, the child of a god or even the messenger from a god. He was a man who perfected himself and taught that if we follow his example, we could perfect ourselves also.

    If the Buddha is not a god, then why do people worship him?

    There are different types of worship. When someone worships a god, they praise him or her, making offerings and ask for favours, believing that the god will hear their praise, receive their offerings and answer their prayers. Buddhists do not indulge in this kind of worship. The other kind of worship is when we show respect to someone or something we admire. When a teacher walks into a room we stand up, when we meet a dignitary we shake hands,when the national anthem is played we salute. These are all gestures of respect and worship and indicate our admiration for persons and things. This is the type of worship Buddhist practise. A statue of the Buddha with its hands rested gently in its lap and its compassionate smile reminds us to strive to develop peace and love within ourselves. The perfume of incense reminds us of the pervading influence of virtue, the lamp reminds us of light of knowledge and the flowers which soon fade and die, reminds us of impermanence. When we bow, we express our gratitude to the Buddha for what his teachings have given us. This is the nature of Buddhist worship.

    But I have heard people say that Buddhists worship idols.

    Such statements only reflect the misunderstanding of the persons who make them. The dictionary defines an idol as “an image or statue worshipped as a god”. As we have seen, Buddhist do not believe that the Buddha was a god, so how could they possibly believe that a piece of wood or metal is a god? All religions use symbols to express various concepts. In Taoism, the ying-yang is used to symbolise the harmony between opposites. In Sikhism, the sword is used to symbolise spiritual struggle. In Christianity, the fish is used to symbolise his sacrifice. And in Buddhism, the statue of the Buddha also reminds us of the human dimension in Buddhist teaching, the fact that Buddhism is man-centred, not god-centred, that we must look within not without to find perfection and understanding. So to say that Buddhist worship idols is not correct.

    Why do people burn paper money and do all kinds of strange things in Buddhist temples?

    Many things seem strange to us when we don’t understand them. Rather than dismiss such things as strange, we should strive to find their meaning. However, it is true that Buddhist practice sometimes has its origin in popular superstition and misunderstanding rather than the teaching of the Buddha. And such misunderstandings are not found in Buddhism alone, but arise in all religions from time to time. The Buddha taught with clarity and in detail and if some fail to understand fully, the Buddha cannot be blamed.

    There is a saying:

    If a man suffering from a disease does not seek treatment even when there is a physician at hand, it is not the fault of the physician. In the same way, if a man is oppressed and tormented by the disease of defilements but does not seek the help of the Buddha, that is not the Buddha’s fault. — JN 28-9

    Nor should Buddhism or any religion be judged by those who don’t practise it properly. If you wish to know the true teachings of Buddhism, read the Buddha’s words or speak to those who understand them properly.

    If Buddhism is so good why are some Buddhist countries poor?

    If by poor you mean economically poor, then it is true that some Buddhist countries are poor. But if by poor you mean a poor quality of life, then perhaps some Buddhist countries are quite rich. America, for example, is an economically rich and powerful country but the crime rate is one of the highest in the world, millions of old people are neglected by their children and die of loneliness in old people’s homes, domestic violence and child abuse are major problems. One in three marriages end in divorce, pornography is easily available. Rich in terms of money but perhaps poor in terms of the quality of life. Now if you look at some traditional Buddhist countries you find a very different situation. Parents are honoured and respected by their children, the crime rates are relatively low, divorce and suicide are rare and traditional values like gentleness, generosity, hospitality to strangers, tolerance and respect for others are still strong. Economically backward, but perhaps a higher quality of life than a country like America. But even if we judge Buddhist countries in terms of economics alone, one of the wealthiest and most economically dynamic countries in the world today is Japan where 93% of the population call themselves Buddhist.

    Why is it that you don’t often hear of charitable work being done by Buddhists?

    Perhaps it is because Buddhists don’t feel the need to boast about the good they do. Several years ago the Japanese Buddhist leader Nikkho Nirwano received the Templeton Prize for his work in promoting inter-religious harmony. Likewise a Thai Buddhist monk was recently awarded the prestigious Magsaysay Prize for his excellent work among drug addicts. In 1987 another Thai monk, Ven.Kantayapiwat was awarded the Norwegian Children’s Peace Prize for his many years work helping homeless children in rural areas. And what about the large scale social work being done among the poor in India by the Western Buddhist Order? They have built schools, child minding-centres, dispensaries and small scale industries for self-sufficiency. Buddhist see help given to others as an expression of their religious practice just as other religions do but they believe that it should be done quietly and without self-promotion. Thus you don’t hear so much about their charitable work.

    Why are there so many different types of Buddhism?

    There are many different types of sugar: brown sugar, white sugar, rock sugar, syrup and icing sugar but it is all sugar and it all tastes sweet. It is produced in different forms so that it can be used in different ways. Buddhism is the same: there is Theravada Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, Yogacara Buddhism and Vajrayana Buddhism but it is all Buddhism and it all has the same taste – the taste of freedom. Buddhism has evolved into different forms so that it can be relevant to the different cultures in which it exists. It has been reinterpreted over the centuries so that it can remain relevant to each new generation. Outwardly, the types of Buddhism may seem very different but at the centre of all of them is the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. All major religions, Buddhism included, have split into schools and sects. But the different sects of Buddhism have never gone to war with each other and to this day, they go to each other’s temples and worship together. Such tolerance and understanding is certainly rare.

    You certainly think highly of Buddhism. I suppose you think your religion is right and all the others are wrong.

    No Buddhist who understands the Buddha’s teaching thinks that other religions are wrong. No one who, has made a genuine effort to examine other religions with an open mind could think like that either. The first thing you notice when you study the different religions is just’ how much they have in common. All religions acknowledge that man’s present state is unsatisfactory. All believe that a change of attitude and behaviours is needed if man’s situation is to improve. All teach an ethics that includes love, kindness, patience, generosity and social responsibility and all accept the existence of some form of Absolute.

    They use different languages, different names and different symbols to describe and explain these things; and it is only when they narrow�mindedly cling to their one way of seeing things that religious intolerance, pride and self�righteousness arise.

    Imagine an Englishman, a Frenchman, a Chinese and an Indonesian all looking at a cup. The Englishman says, “That’s a cup”. The Frenchman answers, “No it’s not. It’s a tasse”. The Chinese comments, You’re both wrong. It’s a pei”. And the Indonesian laughs at the others and says “What fools you are. It’s a cawan.” The Englishman gets a dictionary and shows it to the others
    saying, “I can prove that it is a cup. My dictionary says so”. “Then your dictionary is wrong”, says the French�man “because my dictionary clearly says it is a tasse”. The Chinese scoffs at them. “My dictionary is thousands of years older than yours, so my dictionary must be right. And besides, more people speak Chinese than any other language, so it must be a pei”. While they are squabbling and arguing with each other, a Buddhist comes up and drinks from the cup. After he has drunk, he says to the others, “Whether you call it a cup, a tasse, a pei or a cawan, the purpose of the cup is
    to be used. Stop arguing and drink, stop squabbling and refresh your thirst”. This is the Buddhist attitude to other religions.

    Is Buddhism scientific?

    Before we answer that question it would be best to define the word ‘science’. Science, according to the dictionary is: “knowledge which can be made into a system, which depends upon seeing and testing facts and stating general natural laws, a branch of such knowledge, anything that can be studied exactly”. There are aspects of Buddhism that would not fit into this definition but the central teachings of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, most certainly would. Suffering, the First Noble Truth, is an experience that can be defined, experienced and measured. The Second Noble Truth states that suffering has a natural cause, craving,which likewise can be defined, experienced and measured. No attempted is made to explain suffering in terms of a metaphysical concept or myths. Suffering is ended, according to the Third Noble Truth, not by relying on upon a supreme being, by faith or by prayers but simply by removing its cause. This is axiomatic. The Fourth Noble Truth, the way to end suffering, once again, has nothing to do with metaphysics but depends on behaving in specific ways. And once again behaviour is open to testing. Buddhism dispenses with the concept of a supreme being, as does science, and explains the origins and workings of the universe in terms of natural law. All of this certainly exhibits a scientific spirit. Once again, the Buddha’s constant advice that we should not blindly believe but rather question, examine, inquire and rely on our own experience, has a definite scientific ring to it. He says:

    “Do not go by revelation or tradition,do not go by rumour, or the sacred scriptures, do not go by hearsay or mere logic, do not go by bias towards a notion or by another person’s seeming ability and do not go by the idea ‘He is our teacher’. But when you yourself know that a thing is good, that it is not blameble, that it is praised by the wise and when practised and observed that it leads to happiness, then follow that thing.”

    So we could say that although Buddhism in not entirely scientific, it certainly has a strong overtone and is certainly more scientific than any other religion. It is significant that Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist of the twentieth century said of Buddhism:

    “The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogmas and theology. Covering both natural and spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual and a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description. If there is any religion that would cope with modern scientific needs, it would be Buddhism.”

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    jeeyangbu goparma sherpa on Jun 8, 2013 at 8:45 pm

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    Samten Dorji on Jun 7, 2013 at 7:58 pm

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    sabita Phuyal on Jun 7, 2013 at 3:53 pm

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    Albert Ratchaga on Jun 4, 2013 at 5:36 pm

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    What this blog is showing us? nothing stay the same forever, things are changing everyday and every minute, if we don’t change ourselves and follow up with the changes, we will be left behind..

    Now this blog has became a BIG FAMILY gathering area where people can come here to chat, relax, enjoy and most importantly, learning.

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    Cliff on May 29, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    This is a great idea! I love the idea of sharing of other peoples articles, ideas, opinions and stories. Its wonderful to do so, a big thank you to thebuddhism.net it really shows that their true intentions are to spread the dharma how beautiful.

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    Girlie OOI on May 27, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Thank You Rinpoche for the new Section on Your blog.

    Aspiring writers can not submit their articles to share with readers. What a wonderful way to reach out to people from different walks of life.

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      Girlie OOI on May 27, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      Sorry … typo — it should read ” Aspiring writers can NOW ….

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    Sofi on May 23, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Thanks Rinpoche for this great idea of external articles section. It will be nice to read stories of those who share their experiences in their dharma path. Everyone has different experiences n would serve as encouragement to those who are just starting n feel overwhelmed. Articles on dharma sharing may also help reinforce dharma knowledge of the writer, whilst helping others to better understand dharma thru the writer’s particular way of writing.
    I think it would be nice for Kecharians to write of how they got to know Kechara, what drew them to Kechara, and how had Rinpoche/Kecharians helped them. They could also share their ups n downs and special moments/events that stands out. This will certainly us know each other better and may relate to each other better too. At the same time, it may help those watching take that first step into Kechara to start their own journey.

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    Jessica Yap on May 20, 2013 at 2:24 am

    Nice! Now the creative and talented writers can share their articles here too. So cool!
    Not everybody shares the same views, so this is a great way to share opinions!.
    Everyone had different experiences hence the different mindset. That is why Buddha taught the Dharma in 84,000 different ways.. 🙂

    Thank you for sharing, Rinpoche!

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    tenzin llhamo on May 19, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    This is interesting! It would be good to read posts of others who would like to share their thoughts and experiences. Although not all will be Dharma related but so long as it will benefit others, its also good enough. With the internet, everything is just so convenient! It can be done anywhere and anytime.
    Benefitting and spreading the teachings everywhere through inspirational stories is going to be exciting! I do hope to that I can write good enough to contribute in time.
    Thank you Rinpoche for the encouraging post!

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    edward ooi on May 19, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Dear Rinpoche, Wow! The technology these days are very good, I can’t really put it into words and also thank you Rinpoche for creating this so that we could share our stories to the world. Rinpoche, please don’t worry that I will post illegal stuffs on the blog because I won’t do that, even if I want to share something I will make sure that there is no errors and I will also ask my dad to read it and if he says okay then I will only post it.

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    grace (KHJB) on May 17, 2013 at 9:07 am

    it is a good idea to let other share their thought and comment.

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    James Ngui on May 17, 2013 at 2:31 am

    you are precious

    Friends and lovers come and go like the tides.
    Therefore, accept it graciously
    or maybe with a tinge of sad resignation,
    when your friend or lover puts on a different act
    and fades away from your life.
    Remember, nothing is permanent in life.
    So, enjoy the party while it lasts
    but don’t let the hangover get to you.
    Above all, love and cherish yourself abundantly
    and never abandon yourself in times of dark despair
    because in this world
    no one
    is ever more precious
    than
    you.

    James Ngui
    16 May 2013

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    adeline woon on May 17, 2013 at 1:48 am

    Rinpoche has again shown us what it means to be truly selfless! This blog is like the space that allows anything to take place, come & go; everyone shares equally!

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    sarahyap on May 17, 2013 at 1:23 am

    I really enjoy reading the articles from thebuddhism.net and also lately there were many guest contributors that write in for the Manjushri and Medicine Buddha competition. Really nice to read about their experiences, life and how Dharma has helped them.

    I think this section will be a read for people from other Buddhist traditions. Cant wait to read articles written by various people from around the world!

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