The 38 Ways to Happiness :- The Sixth Group of Blessings

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Sixth Group of Blessings. Preparation of Mind.

Mechanism # 2: Abstention from the Four Forms of Bias

Bias may occur whenever two persons are together. If we are not careful, bias can start from our mind. It will never happen if we have responsibility for our own human dignity because the true cause of bias is the untrained mind.

Whenever

Center your mind softly, gently, lightly, and happily; with a clear and thought-free mind. While you are doing your daily chores; like brushing your teeth, washing your face, or cleaning your house.

Fruits of Merit

This benefit takes effects very quickly. Once we do good things, our mind becomes purer. We do not have to wait until the next life, but it occurs in our mind instantly.

To Stop at the Seventh Base of the Mind

Luang Pu Wat Paknam devoted himself to meditation all his life. From the time he ordained as amonk until his last day on earth,

The Benefits of Merits

1. Cleanses and purifies our mind and speech 2. Brings happiness, progress and further advancements

How Do We Practice Responsibility?

Those four responsibilities (oneself, society, economy, and environment) are difficult to practice. Yet one who practices will have a peaceful mind.

Meditation in Action

Let’s join our first workshop of Meditation in Action Firstly, please remind of the route of the mind. It is the seven bases of mind. Or do as the theory of the two white threads crossing inside.

Daily activities and the mind should go together

In order to achieve the benefits of meditation, you must practise meditation on a daily basis. You cannot miss even for a day.

Endurance.

“khanti” means Endurance, referring to maintaining our normal condition of mind and body when affected with something unpleasant or dissatisfying.