During the class we were introduced to the mantra, OM AH HUM. The instructions can be found in the New Meditation Handbook (in an appendix called A Special Breathing Meditation) or guided on on the CD called Meditation for Relaxation.
We all wish to be happy and free from problems.
The source of true happiness is a mind of inner peace and the source of problems is the mind of delusion.
What is a delusion?
"The definition of a delusion is a mental factor that arises from inappropriate attention and that functions to make the mind unpeaceful and uncontrolled." p190. Understanding the Mind
"Delusions are distorted ways of looking at ourself, other people and the world around us - like a distorted mirror they reflect a distorted world...When our mind is under the influence of delusions, we are not in touch with reality and are not seeing things as they really are."p7. Transform Your Life
A very powerful delusion is the mind of anger.
The teaching tonight was to contemplate the definition of anger. This will help us towards recognising it arising in our mind.
"What is anger? It is a deluded mind that focuses on an animate or inanimate object, feels it to be unattractive, exaggerates its bad qualities, and wishes to harm it."p21. How To Solve Our Human Problems (HTSOHP)
"Having understood the nature and disadvantages of anger, we then need to watch our mind carefully at all times in order to recognize it whenever it begins to arise."p.22 HTSOHP
We were asked to always remain mindful of anger arising in our mind by recalling the nature (deluded, therefore painful mind) and disadvantages of anger.
When we are aware of this then we can apply the appropriate antidote - patient acceptance - which we will learn over the next term.
The first level of overcoming delusions - recognising them - is understood to be difficult due to our deep familiarity with them.
However with effort to remain mindful of the nature & disadvantages of anger it will be come easier and we shall have achieved something great. It will become a great contribution to our own and others' welfare continually.
Next week we shall look closely at the disadvantages of anger and where it comes from to encourage us to recognise, reduce, and finally overcome this delusion that destroys our own and others' inner peace and happiness.
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References for the classes
These items are available to purchase in our little shop at Drolma Centre or you can order them online by clicking on the titles.
The New Meditation Handbook
Meditation for Relaxation
How To Solve Our Human Problems
Transform Your Life
Understanding the Mind
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Interested in taking things further to improve your experience of meditation to deepen inner peace and relaxation?
Simply Meditate Retreats,
27th November & 18th December. Three guided 45 minute meditations at 10am,11am,12pm
Day Course Love : Soothing the ups & downs
20th November 10am-4pm
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Interested in a more structured study & meditation course?
Why not try a taster session on Foundation Programme (FP) on Wednesdays & Sundays 6.30-8.30...just contact us
We all wish to be happy and free from problems.
The source of true happiness is a mind of inner peace and the source of problems is the mind of delusion.
What is a delusion?
"The definition of a delusion is a mental factor that arises from inappropriate attention and that functions to make the mind unpeaceful and uncontrolled." p190. Understanding the Mind
"Delusions are distorted ways of looking at ourself, other people and the world around us - like a distorted mirror they reflect a distorted world...When our mind is under the influence of delusions, we are not in touch with reality and are not seeing things as they really are."p7. Transform Your Life
A very powerful delusion is the mind of anger.
The teaching tonight was to contemplate the definition of anger. This will help us towards recognising it arising in our mind.
"What is anger? It is a deluded mind that focuses on an animate or inanimate object, feels it to be unattractive, exaggerates its bad qualities, and wishes to harm it."p21. How To Solve Our Human Problems (HTSOHP)
"Having understood the nature and disadvantages of anger, we then need to watch our mind carefully at all times in order to recognize it whenever it begins to arise."p.22 HTSOHP
We were asked to always remain mindful of anger arising in our mind by recalling the nature (deluded, therefore painful mind) and disadvantages of anger.
When we are aware of this then we can apply the appropriate antidote - patient acceptance - which we will learn over the next term.
The first level of overcoming delusions - recognising them - is understood to be difficult due to our deep familiarity with them.
However with effort to remain mindful of the nature & disadvantages of anger it will be come easier and we shall have achieved something great. It will become a great contribution to our own and others' welfare continually.
Next week we shall look closely at the disadvantages of anger and where it comes from to encourage us to recognise, reduce, and finally overcome this delusion that destroys our own and others' inner peace and happiness.
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References for the classes
These items are available to purchase in our little shop at Drolma Centre or you can order them online by clicking on the titles.
The New Meditation Handbook
Meditation for Relaxation
How To Solve Our Human Problems
Transform Your Life
Understanding the Mind
---
Interested in taking things further to improve your experience of meditation to deepen inner peace and relaxation?
Simply Meditate Retreats,
27th November & 18th December. Three guided 45 minute meditations at 10am,11am,12pm
Day Course Love : Soothing the ups & downs
20th November 10am-4pm
---
Interested in a more structured study & meditation course?
Why not try a taster session on Foundation Programme (FP) on Wednesdays & Sundays 6.30-8.30...just contact us
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