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Buddha’s Ascent To Tranquility

by Shan C

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This meditation invites listeners to embark on a peaceful sleep journey, transporting them to a sacred mountain under the serene twilight. Here, they'll find a tranquil space of introspection, where the vast sky becomes a canvas for their innermost thoughts and emotions. This journey aims to reveal the listener's true nature amidst the boundless universe. As they settle into comfort, they'll be guided to feel the solid mountain beneath them and the endless sky above, anchoring their focus on the rhythm of their breath, which mirrors the ancient winds of the mountain. This experience is about observing thoughts and emotions as transient as clouds, recognizing their impermanence against the constancy of their being.

SleepMeditationVisualizationBreath FocusBody ScanSelf DiscoveryUniversal ConnectionEmotional ReleaseTranquilitySleep JourneyMountain VisualizationCloud VisualizationNighttime SanctuaryCosmic Visualization

Transcript

Welcome to a unique sleep journey,

One that takes you atop a sacred mountain under the tranquil embrace of twilight.

Tonight we invite you to a special place of peace and introspection,

Where the vast sky serves as a canvas for the dance of your innermost thoughts and emotions.

This journey is designed to reveal your true nature against the expansive backdrop of the universe.

As you settle into comfort,

Feel the reassuring solidity of the mountain beneath you and the boundless sky above.

Here in this serene sanctuary,

We will guide you to focus on the rhythm of your breath,

Mirroring the ancient,

Whispering winds of the mountains.

This experience is about observing your thoughts and emotions as transient clouds,

Understanding their ephemeral nature against the constancy of your being.

Let's begin our journey towards tranquility,

A peaceful sleep by releasing the day inch by inch,

Moment by moment.

Close your eyes if you feel comfortable doing so.

Take a slow,

Deep breath,

Filling your lungs fully,

Holding it for a moment and then gently releasing it.

Feel the tension in your body starting to dissipate,

Like waves receding back into a calm,

Serene sea.

Again,

Take another deep breath,

Hold,

And exhale slowly.

With each exhale,

Let go of any worries,

Any stresses that you might be holding onto.

Visualize them drifting away like clouds in the sky,

Leaving only the vast openness behind.

Now imagine a soft,

Warm,

Comforting blanket of relaxation gradually enveloping you,

Starting from your feet,

Rising up through your legs,

Covering your torso,

And extending to your arms,

Hands,

Neck,

And finally your head.

Every part of you is gently touched by this calming energy,

Like a mother's soothing lullaby.

Now that your body is relaxed,

Your mind finds itself in a quiet garden,

The garden of the night.

This is your sanctuary,

A haven of tranquility,

Where the day's chatter fades away.

You are here,

Safe,

Serene,

Cradled in the arms of the night.

Let the rhythm of these words create gentle waves in the stillness of the pond of your mind.

Feel them ripple outward,

Touching every corner of your being with a tender whisper of peace.

Let these words accompany your journey through the night,

Where the moon and the stars are your guiding lights.

Here you'll find your heart's tranquility,

Your mind's stillness,

And your soul's serenity.

Let's embark on this journey together,

And let the soothing verses lull you into a gentle,

Peaceful sleep.

Prepare to embark on a tranquil exploration of self,

Where you are not just an observer of the sky,

But an integral part of its vastness.

As twilight embraces the world in a veil of serenity,

Imagine yourself perched high atop a mountain,

A sacred place of solitude and peace.

Here amidst the grandeur of the heavens and earth,

Embark on a journey of inner discovery,

Where the sky becomes a canvas for the dance of your thoughts and emotions,

And your true nature reveals itself in the expansive embrace of the universe.

Settle into this imagined sanctuary,

Feeling the solid ground beneath you and the vast sky above.

The air here is clear and crisp.

A gentle breeze whispering the ancient secrets of the mountain.

As you sit in this sacred space,

Bring your attention to the rhythm of your breath,

Feeling it ebb and flow like the timeless wind that caresses the peaks and valleys of the world.

Gaze out into the endless sky,

A boundless expanse that stretches into infinity.

Notice how the clouds drift lazily across this vast canvas,

Their shapes ever-changing,

Dancing to the silent music of the atmosphere.

These clouds,

With their fleeting presence,

Are like the thoughts and emotions that drift through your mind.

Some are light and ephemeral,

Others dense and heavy,

Yet all are transient,

Passing figures in the grand spectacle of the sky.

As you watch these clouds,

Observe them with a gentle curiosity.

See how they form,

Shift,

And dissolve,

All within the embrace of the sky.

Just as the mountain sits unmoved by the passing weather,

Remain an unshaken observer of this aerial display.

Your thoughts and emotions,

Like these clouds,

Come and go,

But the essence of you remains constant,

Vast,

Open,

And untouched.

In this moment of clarity,

Begin to see yourself not as separate from this scene,

But as an integral part of it.

You are not just the observer of the sky,

You are the sky itself.

The clouds of your thoughts and emotions pass through the vastness of your being,

But they do not define it.

Your true nature is like the sky,

Spacious,

Boundless,

And free.

As this realization deepens,

Feel yourself merging with the sky.

Your body,

Anchored atop the mountain,

Becomes one with the air,

The space,

The infinite expanse.

The boundaries that define you fade away,

Leaving only the pure experience of being,

A being that is limitless,

Eternal,

And one with all creation.

In this state of unity,

Reflect on the nature of your thoughts and emotions.

They appear in your consciousness like clouds in the sky,

But they are not the essence of your being.

They are visitors passing through the spaciousness of your true self.

Welcome them as you would any natural phenomenon,

With acceptance and without judgment,

And then let them go,

Releasing them into the vastness from which they came.

As the night deepens,

Let this mountaintop meditation guide you into a peaceful sleep.

Envision the stars appearing one by one,

The celestial guardians of the night shining their light upon you.

They too are part of this endless tapestry,

Reminders of the cosmic dance in which you are a participant.

Rest now in the silent embrace of the mountain and the sky.

Let the tranquility of this place infuse your being,

Carrying you deeper into the realm of dreams.

Here in the cradle of the cosmos,

Explore the landscapes of your inner world,

Discovering new horizons of understanding and peace.

Sleep peacefully,

Knowing that with each breath,

You are returning to your true nature,

A nature as vast and profound as the sky itself.

In this place of oneness,

There is no separation between self and universe,

Only an endless expanse of being,

Serene and all-encompassing.

Good night,

And may your journey through the night be as profound and expansive as the sky above the mountain.

In your slumber,

May you find the freedom and peace of knowing that you are more than the passing clouds of thoughts and emotion,

That you are vast,

Unbounded sky,

Eternal,

Peaceful,

And free.

As the final notes of this love song to your soul gently fade,

Allow yourself to sink even deeper into the embrace of this serene and sacred night.

Your body is a landscape of tranquility,

And your mind a clear and starlit sky.

Each breath you take is a soft,

Whispered lullaby from the universe,

Affirming that you are safe,

Loved,

And beautiful.

Imagine now that with each exhale,

You are sinking further into the tender arms of sleep,

As if you are being cradled by the night itself,

Like a feather,

Light and free,

Drifting slowly,

Gently,

Effortlessly downward into the soft,

Welcoming depths of slumber.

With every breath,

Feel yourself becoming a part of the night's tapestry,

Woven with dreams and drenched in peace.

Here in this space,

You are adored beyond measure,

A cherished part of the universe,

Drifting into the deepest,

Most nourishing sleep.

As I leave you now in this blissful state,

Remember that this peace,

This love,

Is always here for you,

As a constant,

As stars above,

And as close as your own heart.

Good night dear soul,

May your dreams be sweet,

And your rest complete.

Sleep with grace.

Meet your Teacher

Shan CBali, Indonesia

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