Seven stages to regulate the mind

Ajay0 · Mar 20, 2024

Insightul article on training the mind in Buddhism ...

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Buddhist practice is about training our mind. Whether it is counting the breath, prostrating to the Buddha, sitting in meditation, reciting the Buddha's name, reciting dharanis/mantras, or reciting/transcribing the sutras, all these methods can help us cultivate concentration and remain focused and aware, as well as attain states of mental and physical peace and calm.

If we develop a habit of doing routine practice, then even when an unexpected situation hits us, we can be more aware of our mental states, thereby reminding ourselves to return to the present moment to calmly deal with it.

Due to constant exposure to fierce competition and immense pressure, people in modern times tend to experience tension and stress throughout their lives. This in turn leads to illnesses typical of modern civilization which are chiefly related to our mental states.

Normally, our mind changes with the external circumstances and, therefore, we are unable to settle the mind. If we face unexpected situations, our mind will become even more agitated. By training the mind through Chan meditation, our mind will become more stable.
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