Amitofo Fashi, In this article, Fashi write about merging with Mayura and rejected3 time. I want to ask specifically about merging in a sadhana session, in orderto reflect if I did something wrong. How do Fashi know, that Fashi wasrejected? So, How do we know if we success in merging? If said, we fail tomerge, what should we do? Then after merging (in meditation session), whatshould we do next?
Another question about sadhana, I don't have Vajra and Gantha set yet. Is itokay? Especially We need it in "Hui Xiang" session. Where we drawfire circle with Vajra and shouts "Wen!" What should I do?
Thank you :) 14-2-2012 Why does One goes for Retreat? Wisely 14/2/2012
Dear fashi,
The translation of the day.
You've shared so many good and important points to ponder in this article :)
Sincerely hope that the readers have the capability to digest them.
Cheers,
Nino
The translation of the day.
You've shared so many good and important points to ponder in this article :)
Sincerely hope that the readers have the capability to digest them.
Cheers,
Nino
Dear Wisely
If you read more articles on my blog, you can findlots of clue on Merging/yoga.
From GM’s Dharma speeches and writings, there arelots too.
From the written Sadhana from Central Committee too,there are basic ways to follow and as you practice them studiously, you willget the KEY to merging/yoga.
In the recent Dharma speech by GM, he said: Just onethought!
The main thing to note is GM’s statement: one shouldfollow the steps from 1 to 7 and do not add anything into this precursor, afterstep 7 you can add anything you like. The point is do not prolong the time of Step 1 - 7.
Why did GM advised us this way?
For the beginners, learning to visualize from step 1– the 4 immeasurable visualization [explained in one of my recent article]onwards, one’s mind is concentrating on the visualization and maintaining thevisualization. Therefore, one’s mind can’t wander or have other thoughtsaffecting one’s emotion.
As Per 6th Zen Patriarch, All Thoughts areEvil! :-)
Why? Because with thoughts, our mind generateactions of speech or bodily actions.
In Step 2, we learn to cleanse our Body, Speech,Mind with mantras.
We also invoke Earth Deities with mantra.
In Step 3, we invoke all Divinities and Deities withmantra and visualization.
Key is visualization of our Heart Chakra emitting astrong beam of Brilliant White Light towards the Sky/Universe, just like outstretchingboth our arms to humbly and sincerely beg Universal beings to accept ourinvitation to grace our event and accept our offerings and in turn giving usblessings for an auspicious and fruitful event.
Feel relax and joyful? Or sleepy? :-)
You should by now if you visualize well.
Another important point to note is RegulatingBreathing rhythm.
I would start each session with Deep breathing exercisesto calm and clear one’s mind before each Sadhana.
Merging/yoga – we actually enter Samadhi of the chosen principal of that session.
That’s why I always study the picture of the chosenprincipal well and memorized the features before each Sadhana. You can placepicture of GM and Vajrasattva in front of you and stare at them when you wantto merge with them.
Mirror method:- You stare at the picture and imagineyou are the one in the picture, like looking into a mirror.
As you get along, you have no need to do so. As GMsaid, one thought and the principal sits into you and merge with you.
GM said for Stage one of Samadhi, one feelspeaceful; at ease; joyful…
You should feel all these and as each principal hastheir own preferences and “habits”, you just let whatever come next has a freehand or free flow.
Hahaha! Don't fall asleep though! At these stage, one feels so calm, at ease, peaceful and joyful, one easily drops into sleep.
Go watch my maiden dharma speech [7-11-2009 Seattle],there is a merging with GM and I explained the steps too.
The Vajra and Gantha; like the 108-beads necklaceuse for chanting, these are requisites of a cultivating yogi as per GM.
These are actually great weapons as well, if youknow how to use them!
The Gantha can cover and protect if you canvisualize it enlarging and covering someone you wish to protect or you wish toprotect others from this someone.
Go watch more of GM’s speeches or read more of GM’swritings, you will sure benefit from your studious efforts.
I will try and record and post video for cultivatingthe First 7 steps if readers are interested.[we do have some but need to edit them first]
All are welcome to cultivation with me, please checkblog for schedules and please contact relevant personnel to registerattendance.
Attendance registration is compulsory and on a firstcome first serve basis, because Pure Karma has a small premise and can’t accommodatetoo many attendees.
Happy cultivating!
Amituofo
True Buddha School
Pure Karma
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