Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cDuring meditation, I count from 1 to 100. Is this an improper tactic?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-during-meditation-i-count-from-1-to-100-is-this-an-improper-tactic","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-27 18:17:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:17:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17831,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-02-16 07:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-16 12:00:00","post_content":"\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cDuring meditation, I count from 1 to 100. Is this an improper tactic?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-during-meditation-i-count-from-1-to-100-is-this-an-improper-tactic","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-27 18:17:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:17:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17831,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-02-16 07:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-16 12:00:00","post_content":"\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cDuring meditation, I count from 1 to 100. Is this an improper tactic?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-during-meditation-i-count-from-1-to-100-is-this-an-improper-tactic","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-27 18:17:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:17:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17831,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-02-16 07:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-16 12:00:00","post_content":"\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cDuring meditation, I count from 1 to 100. Is this an improper tactic?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-during-meditation-i-count-from-1-to-100-is-this-an-improper-tactic","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-27 18:17:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:17:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17831,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-02-16 07:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-16 12:00:00","post_content":"\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cThe feeling of solitude increases and the motivation in life decreases\u2026. ?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-the-feeling-of-solitude-increases-and-the-motivation-in-life-decreases-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-27 18:51:13","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:51:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18039","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":18030,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-02-27 18:17:13","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:17:13","post_content":"\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cDuring meditation, I count from 1 to 100. Is this an improper tactic?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-during-meditation-i-count-from-1-to-100-is-this-an-improper-tactic","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-27 18:17:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-27 23:17:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=18030","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17831,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2024-02-16 07:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2024-02-16 12:00:00","post_content":"\n <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"[Meditation Q&A] \u201cIf I can be mindful of my life, does it mean I don\u2019t need meditation anymore?\u201d","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation-qa-if-i-can-be-mindful-of-my-life-does-it-mean-i-dont-need-meditation-anymore","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-06 21:29:41","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-07 02:29:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=17831","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":14185,"post_author":"40","post_date":"2022-12-02 01:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-02 06:00:00","post_content":"\n P:<\/strong> Say if you are angry. Understand that this produces hatred towards others. Any action that comes out of that emotion becomes destructive. So if you seek to engage in peace activism you can\u2019t be angry while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it is important for you to gain a peace of mind before you engage in peace activism. If you raise a criticism while you are in a peaceful state of mind then your criticism becomes constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think the key point of meditation is to gain that peace of mind. There are three necessary conditions. First is to reduce any tension you have. The second is to have a singular focus for your mind. For example, maybe focus on the tips of your nose. Focus on the ins and outs of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And third you have to be aware and awake for that focus. You have to maintain a state of wakefulness. For example, say we engage in a breath e meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First try to relax and loosen all the tension, make a comfortable posture, focus your mind on the tips of your nose. Become aware of your breathe, because we are breathing every single moment but we are not aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when you focus on breathing, when you breathe in you are aware of the breathe going in and when you breathe out you are aware of the breathe going out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you are panting just from exercise you realize that you are panting, and if you are breathing smoothly you are aware. So it is not how you breath, you just recognize the natural state of your breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To really focus on the nature of your breathe is not as easy as it sounds. Because we have these random thoughts always coursing through our heads. If you lose your focus, then you lose the sense of awareness of your breathe. So forget about the past and then don\u2019t think about the futures. Just here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just focus on the breathe and realize the existence of the breathe here and now. If you manage to do this you will gain peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And with peaceful mind, our mind becomes even smoother. But if your breathe becomes too smooth then you will lose focus and you will allow thoughts. That\u2019s why you need intensive focus to maintain awareness of your breathe. Then you gain even deeper peaceful state of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then there\u2019s always the risk of losing that focus. That\u2019s why the more you become aware of your breath the more you need to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you manage to focus then your breathe becomes really smooth, you can even feel the difference of the temperature of the air. Then you attain a state of really clear awareness of everything that goes around you. From this state or self-peace, can your engagement with peace activism be constructive? But if you are angry and engage in peace activism, you tend to fight in the name of peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of meditation is to assist in maintaining calmness of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppressing your feelings can be stressful, but if you are able to stay calm, you can become comfortable in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-11-17 10:51:05","post_modified_gmt":"2022-11-17 15:51:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=14178","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"}; <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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