Threefold Aspirations Of Non-Violence

This extra short practice is based on the threefold ethics of bodhisattvas (traditionally presented in the teachings on the 6 paramitas) and can be used in the beginning of the day or at any other point. Its purpose is to strengthen our ethical intelligence and help us find the most compassionate and non-violent solution in each situation, progressing along the path of training in śīla, or ethical discipline.

Transcript

As we begin the practice,

We first take a few deep breaths,

Allowing our body to calm down.

We then allow the breath to move freely and spend a few moments releasing all the tension from the key parts of the body.

With our body relaxed like this,

We use our ability to generate intentions,

Working with three thoughts in particular.

We generate an intention and then hold it in our mind for a while.

We can also imagine embodying this intention and applying it in our daily life,

Again and again.

The first intention is this – Today,

As much as possible,

I will work to avoid bringing harm.

The second intention is this – Today,

As much as possible,

I will work to bring benefit.

The third intention – Today,

As much as possible,

I will work to cultivate the beneficial qualities of my mind,

Work to cultivate wisdom and compassion.

We then generate a wish to recall these three intentions throughout the day and,

If possible,

Even in our dreams.

We then come back to the sensations of the body and gradually conclude the practice.

Reviews

Simple setting of intensions to avoid harming, to help, and to cultivate wisdom and compassion. Very helpful simple practice.

Beautiful short but essential practice, thank you 🙏

Short and to the point, timely and useful. Thank you 🙏🏼🪷

Thanks for this meditation guidance, it comes at precisely a good time and I appreciate that it’s concise and well grounded in tone. 🙏🏼

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