MA 66 Follow The Comfort

Meditation from the Thai Theravada tradition following a modernized interpretation of Boran Kammaṭṭhāna. This track gives a modern, unstructured approach to Dhammakaya meditation where however comfort is achieved in meditation, it will lead the practitioner toward success.

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Transcript

So, Let's take some time together to find that inner light within. Usually we'd feel really lucky even to get to search for that light. But today we have the option to become the light by looking in the right place in order to find that light within us. It's not too far away. It begins by simply taking the time to relax our body, Finding a comfortable position, Whether we're sitting on the floor or in a chair, As we close our eyes softly, Gently, Naturally, As if we're going to sleep. Remember not to rush. Taking it easy. Everything we're looking for is already right here inside us. And our meditation effectively begins to bring benefit the moment we begin to relax and bring our mind back to the present. So there's no rush. There's no hurry. All we need to do for now is relax our body because this is the foundation of a smooth and easy meditation. So let's adjust the best we can, Finding the position that feels like it's the most comfortable for us, That helps us be mindful but relaxed at the same time, Relaxing, Releasing tension from all our muscles, From the top of our head all the way down to our feet, Taking a moment to scan, To observe whether we are fully relaxed, Reminding ourselves that it's time to rest, To rest our body and to decompress our mind. A good way to help us relax and make sure that our body is as calm and relaxed as possible is simply by breathing in deeply and exhaling slowly a few times, Breathing in the relaxation and following the breath softly and gently, Feeling our breath as it's soothing, Relaxing, Calming. As we exhale, We allow all the tension, Any tightness, Any hidden stress that might be lingering in our body to fade away and disappear, Leaving us with nothing but a feeling of relaxation, Allowing us to feel lighter and lighter. This is the power of simply relaxing and we take a moment to appreciate how relaxing simply breathing can be. The more we relax, The sooner the process of physical disconnection will take place, The sooner can begin the new process of connecting to our inner happiness, Our inner peace. All we need to do now that our body is more relaxed is take a moment to smile to ourselves and appreciate the relaxation that's starting to take hold within us, Welcoming it and feeling proud of ourselves that we are able to give ourselves this opportunity because most of us give all our attention and time to everyone and everything else. But right now, Let's give ourselves some of that attention and time by pampering ourselves with some much-deserved TLC for a while to become a better version of ourselves, Not just for our own benefit, But for everyone in our lives. Our only responsibility for now is our own happiness, Our own relaxation, So we can luxuriate in putting everything else on one side for now, All our responsibilities, All our commitments. Right now, Let's just focus on the present. We begin by bringing our mind to where it feels comfortable within us because we all have a special place that our mind wishes to go, Where it wants to rest, Relax, Recharge. To bring our mind to that special place, We can start however we like, As long as that method helps us to be mindful and comfortable. For some of us, We may like to repeat in our mind a mantra such as Samma Arahang. We might try using that mantra and just repeating that mantra like a lullaby or like a peaceful song, Helping us to call the mind back to the present softly and gently. Or for some of us, We might like to visualize. We visualize in a way that we're not focusing on how clear the image is, But we just try to stay with the image consistently and comfortably, Easily and naturally. For example, We can imagine a bright sun in the sky or the warmth of the sun, But as if we see or feel it inside us, Feeling warm or bright from the inside and staying with that feeling or image with the innocence of a child. In other words, Not overthinking it, Just going with whatever feels natural. We can imagine for however long we like, For as long as it feels comfortable, Because in the end, Whether it's the mantra or the visualization, They're just tools to help us stay present, To stay calm and relaxed. So we can use whatever tool we feel works for us and follow what makes us feel comfortable. We need to find that balance for ourselves where it's neither too tight nor too loose, But in that sweet spot where it feels just right for us, Where we feel okay with it, Where we feel like it's natural and easy to stay in our meditation zone. It all depends on how we feel. If our mind is becoming quieter, We'll feel that we don't need anything more and we can just let go and be still. We might try to achieve this, But in the end, The stillness within us may not last that long, And that's okay, Because we have to just be a good observer, Meaning that when the stillness disappears, There's no need to panic or get frustrated. We just go back to the method that we were using before, Or try a new method that returns us to mindfulness and comfort, And before we know it, We'll be back to feeling calm and still again. Eventually, Those periods of stillness will last longer and longer, But for now, All we need to do is follow through with whatever is helping us to stay calm, Whether it's the mantra, The visualization or both. Every moment that we feel calm and relaxed is important for our meditation, Because it's bringing us closer to being brighter, More positive, Because these moments of relaxation of body and mind are a breeze of clarity that helps to push away the clouds from our mind, To clear the clutter, To reveal the source of happiness within us, Something that's always been there within us, But which can only manifest when we relax, Release, Let go, To allow us to feel and see what's already inside of us. This whole process can be initiated easily enough simply by following whatever allows us to feel comfortable, Whatever allows us to feel content. We just stay with the feeling of relaxation while being ready to adjust if it disappears. We follow the comfort, And that comfort will take our mind to where it needs to go, Allowing our mind to rest, To relax gradually and naturally. So, All we need to do now is to stay with this feeling calmly, Gently, Contentedly, While we continue to follow the rest of this meditation together in silence. So, We continue to maintain our mind calm and relaxed as we feel a positivity growing within us little by little. In the meantime, We should not overlook even a single moment of relaxation, Because every moment of relaxation of the mind is a miracle, A watershed moment, A tipping point, Just like a glimmer of brightness, No matter how small, Already starts to push back the darkness. These moments of relaxation of the mind indicate that our mind is beginning to break free from the negativity, Free from greed, Anger, And delusion, And these moments make space in our mind for something new, As we relax, As we release, Allowing the burden we've been carrying to drop, Allowing the negativity to fade, Making room for us to feel happier, More positive, No longer allowing the darkness to conceal the brightness within. When our mind starts to let go, We feel a different kind of positivity within ourselves, And as we do that, Our vision can expand, And we can see and appreciate phenomena more than before we meditated, Or we'll be able to re-examine the problems that we have in life in a new light. We are limited only by our own vision, Or because our mind is clouded, Making it hard to really see things clearly, So when we meditate, Our vision will expand, And we'll be better able to interact with the roots of real-world problems. And as we meditate even deeper, Not only does our vision expand, But it gets a more powerful perspective, Which allows us to see the same situation more thoroughly. Even though we may feel superficially like we're already a good enough person, We'll start to notice things we can improve still further. But as we practice meditation, It's like the wind that's going to push away the clouds, And reveal that happiness that's inside of us. So we continue in this way, For a few more moments in silence, Until we come to time for some loving-kindness meditation. So adding little by little to the positive feeling inside us, We become increasingly able to spread our positive intentions, Or our loving-kindness from within. So let's take a moment to share our positive intention, Wishing for everyone, Ourselves included, In ever-widening circles, That all beings everywhere be happy, Be healthy, And also be able to find and practice for inner peace, So that everyone can become the best version of themselves. So we start from within us, Spreading this good intention from our center, Thinking of our loved ones, Expanding the good intentions outward to everyone around us, No matter who they may be. We should resolve to be part of the solution to peace in the world, Rather than part of the problem. So we spread these peaceful feelings of loving-kindness, Helping our mind to become brighter, More positive, By this simple but powerful practice. And once we've made this wish, We can come back to ourselves, Come back to where we feel comfortable, Come back to where we feel mindful and relaxed, And feel the positivity within ourselves, While continuing to observe and absorb the positivity from within us, As we sit together for a few more moments in silence.

Reviews

Very nice. Mostly silent but some gentle guidance also. Thank you...feeling peaceful. ☮️💖🙏🖖🪷🕉