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by Matticus
Fri May 01, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Wise beginnings, advice requested!
Replies: 3
Views: 1881

Wise beginnings, advice requested!

I am extremely interested in Vajrayana, would anyone be willing to help guide me towards the correct method for finding a realized, and accomplished teacher of this sort practice?? I've heard that these can be dangerous if done without the guidance of such a teacher, and as I've only got one body, I...
by Matticus
Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:43 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Using mantra practice to attain Dhyana Samadi?
Replies: 3
Views: 1885

Using mantra practice to attain Dhyana Samadi?

Does anyone here know of any information, or resources about using mantra practice to attain Dhyana/Jhana concentration? I think I've heard of it as Japa, at some point, but I'm almost completely unsure of any real details.
by Matticus
Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Cundī Dhāraṇī questions
Replies: 6
Views: 3713

Re: Cundī Dhāraṇī questions

Thanks for the replies Adamantine and Minjeay =) I would also be curious about any other Mantra information as well. Like the Medicine Buddha Mantra for example, has anybody seen the healing ability of this mantra first hand? I would particularly still love to hear more about the Zhunti/Cundi Mantra...
by Matticus
Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Cundī Dhāraṇī questions
Replies: 6
Views: 3713

Cundī Dhāraṇī questions

So here is the link I'm reading my information from, http://sutrasmantras.info/sutra02.html I was wondering if the various prayer rituals combined with the Mantra recitations provide the results that they say they do, in the gross or material sense of the scripture I suppose. I recite the Mantra bec...
by Matticus
Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:02 am
Forum: Academic Discussion
Topic: What are you looking for?
Replies: 73
Views: 27338

Re: What are you looking for?

In "Working Towards Enlightenment" and "To Realize Enlightenment", Master Nan Huai Chin kept quoting from a book, or book serie??(not sure)??, called "Record or Records of Pointing at the Moon" I don't think it's been translated into English, I'd still like to get my ha...
by Matticus
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Greetings! Meditation position advice?
Replies: 11
Views: 4305

Re: Greetings! Meditation position advice?

I've heard about people meditating in traffic too. It seems like a great way to spend time in an otherwise frustrating place/situation. Walking meditation is something I've always wanted to get into as well, I have a few nice quiet parks that would be good for it. Can anyone describe how to do the p...
by Matticus
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Re: Meditation is hard...

Torpor and Lethargy are definitely a large hindrance in my practice atm. It's really annoying. I mostly try to improve my Anapana practice at the moment, and it gets vary hard to stay focused on the breath. The Lethargy kind of comes and goes in waves too, it'll settle away and I'll be able to focus...
by Matticus
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Re: Meditation is hard...

there are the 9 stages of meditation, 10 if you include stage 0 at stage 0 the person suffers from "lethargy" which is a heavy feeling in the mind that prevents you from decisively distinguishing the object. stage 1 starts when lethargy is overcome and there is a clear and decisive intent...
by Matticus
Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Re: Meditation is hard...

I'll most definitely give these a try sir, thanks for the input. On a sort of side note, I heard that meditating outside around 4:30 in the morning is really helpufll. Supposedly trees switch back over to producing massive amounts of fresh air during this time and it's very beneficial for meditation...
by Matticus
Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Re: Meditation is hard...

Does anyone have any advice on how to correct a dreamy meditation state? It's really hard for me to describe accurately, other than It's like I'm in a waking dream. Much like actual dreams It's difficult to actually control whats going on. It's really difficult to bring my mind back to being mindful...
by Matticus
Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:36 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Re: Meditation is hard...

Thank you all for posting! I'm going to try to digest and apply the advice I've learned from you all. I've got a few questions on some of the responses. What is a "Water Bowl Offering"? Also, I don't really have a lineage. I've obtained most of my knowledge from reading the work of Master ...
by Matticus
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Re: Meditation is hard...

I've been meditating for about 1 year now, and I've recently re-affirmed myself to practice more this year. In the past, I've mostly attempted a practice regimen of Anapana and the White Skeleton meditation. I'm terrible at both of them, to be quit honest. I would still like to keep practicing them...
by Matticus
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Meditation is hard...
Replies: 40
Views: 12240

Meditation is hard...

I've been meditating for about 1 year now, and I've recently re-affirmed myself to practice more this year. In the past, I've mostly attempted a practice regimen of Anapana and the White Skeleton meditation. I'm terrible at both of them, to be quit honest. I would still like to keep practicing them ...
by Matticus
Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Some general questions on Anapana!
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Re: Some general questions on Anapana!

Much thanks, this thread has helped a lot. Especially the "The Essentials of Buddhist Meditation" link!
by Matticus
Sat Dec 29, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.
Replies: 20
Views: 4206

Re: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.

I'd recommend searching the forums here -- you should come up with a few threads where people talk about certain masters who may be enlightened. There may be others like me who, out of respect for their teachers, do not announce them on web forums, but who will be happy to discuss them privately. ....
by Matticus
Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.
Replies: 20
Views: 4206

Re: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, it is strictly my belief that cultivation is a Spiritual Science that belongs to many, MANY religions. It seems like there is a VAST amount of well written and descriptive vocabulary on the subject of measuring spiritual attainment. Chakras, skandas, siddhas, streams...
by Matticus
Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Some general questions on Anapana!
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Some general questions on Anapana!

So I need some help understanding this meditation, there are SO many sources on this subject and each source seems to have it's own variation. This is what I've gleamed, and please correct me if I'm wrong. One is supposed to begin counting their breaths from 1-10, focusing on their nose in the sense...
by Matticus
Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.
Replies: 20
Views: 4206

Re: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, it is strictly my belief that cultivation is a Spiritual Science that belongs to many, MANY religions. It seems like there is a VAST amount of well written and descriptive vocabulary on the subject of measuring spiritual attainment. Chakras, skandas, siddhas, streams,...
by Matticus
Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.
Replies: 20
Views: 4206

Re: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.

From what i've heard, no one can afford the licensing these days. Not entirely sure I understand. If it's a joke I don't get it, full of Christmas Turkey and more than a bit tired atm. Maybe I'll get it tomorrow? Though I recognize and believe in everyone's inherent ability to attain these things, ...
by Matticus
Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.
Replies: 20
Views: 4206

Re: Remaining confirmed Enlightened Masters.

Though I recognize and believe in everyone's inherent ability to attain these things, I am not at that level. Much more meditation work to do. In between the cultivation work, I think about ways to further my progress. It's why I'm bringing my questions to the super-electronic metaphysical fiber- op...

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