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Question 91: HOW CAN ONE AVOID SUBTLE ARROGANCE THAT DEPLETES MERIT?
Question 91: WHEN MEDITATIVE PRACTICE YIELDS RESULTS, THE MIND BECOMES CLEAR AND TRANQUIL, HOW CAN ONE AVOID SUBTLE ARROGANCE THAT DEPLETES MERIT?
Answer: When the mind enters a profound meditative state and experiences a new sense ofbliss, it is common for feelings of pride and arrogance to arise. Without the guidance of a wise teacher to firmly remind and caution them, the practitioner risks becoming trapped in their arrogance and overly indulging in the enjoyment of that meditative state.In states of mindful awareness or meditative absorption, the practitioner experiences profound bliss and tranquility throughout the body. At that moment, Practitioners become fixated on the sensation of the entire body, settling into it not to further deepen mindfulness but to enjoy the tranquility of that meditative state. This is where the danger lies.The enjoyment of this meditative state is like a person who earns money but starts spending it excessively, gradually depleting their resources. Similarly, indulging in the bliss ofmeditative states drains practitioners’ merit, leading to regression in their spiritual practice.But isn't settling the mind into the sensation of the entire body aligned with the Buddha's teaching on Mindfulness of the Body in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness?While this practice is indeed part of the Mindfulness of the Body within the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, practitioners often encounter an unintended side effect: the tendency to indulge in the bliss of meditative states that pervades their entire body.So, how can one avoid being trapped in indulging in meditative bliss?In daily life: When mindful awareness emerges, the practitioner should consciously remind themselves, “I am just an ordinary, ignorant, and sinful being.” This humble reflection allows the mind to remain mindful and clearwithout being tempted to enjoy or attach to meditative bliss.During meditation: The practitioner should skillfully anchor their attention in the lower abdomen and focus on the gentle, slow, minimal, and smooth rhythm of the breath. This practice is akin to taking refuge in a small, safe place to avoid being swept away by the vast tranquility of the meditative state, which could otherwise lead to arrogance.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,
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By Janna Order MonasteryQuestion 91: WHEN MEDITATIVE PRACTICE YIELDS RESULTS, THE MIND BECOMES CLEAR AND TRANQUIL, HOW CAN ONE AVOID SUBTLE ARROGANCE THAT DEPLETES MERIT?
Answer: When the mind enters a profound meditative state and experiences a new sense ofbliss, it is common for feelings of pride and arrogance to arise. Without the guidance of a wise teacher to firmly remind and caution them, the practitioner risks becoming trapped in their arrogance and overly indulging in the enjoyment of that meditative state.In states of mindful awareness or meditative absorption, the practitioner experiences profound bliss and tranquility throughout the body. At that moment, Practitioners become fixated on the sensation of the entire body, settling into it not to further deepen mindfulness but to enjoy the tranquility of that meditative state. This is where the danger lies.The enjoyment of this meditative state is like a person who earns money but starts spending it excessively, gradually depleting their resources. Similarly, indulging in the bliss ofmeditative states drains practitioners’ merit, leading to regression in their spiritual practice.But isn't settling the mind into the sensation of the entire body aligned with the Buddha's teaching on Mindfulness of the Body in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness?While this practice is indeed part of the Mindfulness of the Body within the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, practitioners often encounter an unintended side effect: the tendency to indulge in the bliss of meditative states that pervades their entire body.So, how can one avoid being trapped in indulging in meditative bliss?In daily life: When mindful awareness emerges, the practitioner should consciously remind themselves, “I am just an ordinary, ignorant, and sinful being.” This humble reflection allows the mind to remain mindful and clearwithout being tempted to enjoy or attach to meditative bliss.During meditation: The practitioner should skillfully anchor their attention in the lower abdomen and focus on the gentle, slow, minimal, and smooth rhythm of the breath. This practice is akin to taking refuge in a small, safe place to avoid being swept away by the vast tranquility of the meditative state, which could otherwise lead to arrogance.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,