Journals

Section 3: Mental Cultivation / Meditation The Triple Gem at the Center of the Body "The physical body of Prince Siddhartha was not the Buddha Gem. Prince Siddhartha strove in his spiritual endeavors for six long years before discovering the profound and multi-layered Gem hidden within Himself—which is the Dhammakaya. It possesses a form resembling a Buddha statue with a lotus-bud top knot, clear as a mirror, appearing at the center of the body... In practicing meditation, diligence is of utmost importance. It must be done constantly and continuously across all postures: sitting, sleeping, walking, and standing. Keep doing it without stopping, neglecting, abandoning, or despairing. Press forward relentlessly, and the results will manifest one day without a doubt. How the results manifest is something you will realize by yourself..."

The Core of Buddhism "We have been born to encounter Buddhism. The Buddha Gem, the Dhamma Gem, and the Sangha Gem form the very core of the religion. The actual reality of the religion resides within our own bodies, layered deeply within the inner bodies. Do not look elsewhere! You must travel via the path of stillness alone. Stop and achieve stillness at the exact balance, entering the center, hitting the exact bullseye of Buddhism. Practice precisely as the Buddha instructed in His First Sermon. By doing so firmly, you will reach this true essence, walking along the Middle Way, advancing through the sequence of Precepts, Concentration, Wisdom, Liberation, and the Knowledge and Vision of Liberation. Progressing through these stages is how one attains Enlightenment as a true Buddha, a true Tathāgata."

Source: Page 756, line 20

Quieting the Mind in Emulation of the Buddha "If we are Buddhists who believe in the Buddha and follow His path, we must make our minds still. Stop the mind right at the center of the Dhamma Sphere that creates the human body. Whether sitting, sleeping, standing, or walking, keep the mind still continuously. Achieving that stillness is the true path taken by the Buddha and the Arahants; that is the path of pure liberation."

Source: Page 139, line 4

Relinquishing Craving "How do we relinquish sensual craving, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence? We must walk through the channel of Precepts, Concentration, Wisdom, Liberation, and the Knowledge and Vision of Liberation. The mind must stop; it must achieve absolute stillness to abandon these cravings. It begins with stillness. The moment the mind clicks into stillness, success is achieved! Ah! Once it stops completely, all cravings vanish. If it does not stop, it simply will not work; you will neither advance nor escape."

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A Single Word: "Stillness" "What is that wondrous, pure path? It is captured in a single word: 'Stillness'. This single word carries you from the very beginning all the way to Arahantship. If you cannot achieve stillness, you are not on the path of the Buddha and the Arahants. If you can achieve stillness, you are rightfully on their path. Stillness itself is the wondrous, pure path, confirmed by the ancient text: 'Natthi santi paraṃ sukhaṃ' — there is no happiness higher than stillness and peace. The scriptures endorse it as such: no happiness excels stillness and peace."

Source: Page 206, lines 21, 27; Page 207, line 3

Reflecting on the Decay of the Body "Where should we contemplate decay? Contemplate it within our own selves. This physical body is not permanent at all... By doing so, you will discover the path of the Buddha and the Arahants—an exceptionally pure path. Reflect on that decay. Whenever you can reflect on decay, immense merit and virtue arise within you at that very moment. Contemplate this; it is a vital point..."

Source: Page 218

Seeing Through the Practice of Concentration "Concentration exists both in theory and in practice... However, concentration through theory cannot be seen; the practitioner does not perceive it. That belongs to the scriptural study. But concentration through practice is clearly visible and manifests explicitly. If concentration is anchored right inside the Dhamma Sphere that creates the human body, it strikes the absolute bullseye of Buddhism."

Source: Page 250, lines 9, 1

Quenching the Suffering of Sensual Craving "To bring everything to an end and be free from suffering, what must we do? We must quench sensual craving, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence; only then will suffering cease. If craving is not quenched, suffering will never end. What happens if it is quenched? If it is quenched, it becomes Cessation. Nirodha means to extinguish. To enter and quench these cravings, one must arrive at the Path, which is nothing other than Precepts, Concentration, and Wisdom. The Path is simply Precepts, Concentration, and Wisdom."

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Faith in the Dhammakaya "If even an ordinary worldly person, whether woman or man, can secure their mind to that degree, it means they revere the religion as number one, with no equal. How secure must it be? Truly secure, believing in the Tathāgata, believing in the Dhammakaya to the point of risking one's life. Even if death comes, let it be. To stop believing in the Dhammakaya is absolutely impossible; even if killed, one accepts it, even if one dies, let it be. Let there be such genuine and deep faith. This is what it means to be firmly established in the Tathāgata. This is the primary step..."

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Dhamma Resides at the Center of the Body "Every one of us harbors doubts. Dhamma seems so vast—this is Dhamma, that is Dhamma—we do not know where to truly grasp it. In reality, this specific Dhamma is the true essence. Anchor your mind right here. Do not wander off searching anywhere else outside the center of your human body—the center of your own self. Right there, anchor your mind at that spot. Even if you do not see it initially, over time you will see it naturally. Once the balance is perfect, it will reveal itself..."

Source: Page 293

Seeing with the Eye of Dhammakaya "Seeing without end, knowing without end. Seeing, remembering, thinking, and knowing are all equal. However far the sight extends, the knowledge reaches just as far. However far memory goes, knowledge matches it. However far thought goes, knowledge equals it. They are perfectly balanced, neither exceeding nor falling short of one another. This is called Insight. Seeing in this manner is seeing with the eye of the Dhammakaya, which means seeing clearly and seeing wondrously. If one does not attain this, they will never know the taste of Nirvana. If one possesses the Dhammakaya, one can rejoice in Nirvana. Nirvana is a place of solitude, peace, stillness, and the cessation of all things. Once Nirvana is reached, everything that is truly good resides there."

Source: Page 316

Total Commitment Yields Results for Everyone "Whether monks or novices, anyone who practices with genuine commitment will achieve it. How genuine must it be to ensure success for everyone? Genuinely to the point of sacrificing life! Just sit down, and in a few moments, you will experience reality. Sit down, and when it becomes extremely tiring, let it be tiring. When it becomes intensely painful, let it be painful. When it feels unbearable, brace yourself and endure it. Let it endure. If the body is to break, let it break now. If it is to cease, let it cease now. Never retreat! Be earnest and serious, and everyone will achieve it without a doubt."

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No Happiness Excels Stillness and Peace "For the world to experience peace of mind, it must stop in accordance with the world. For Dhamma to experience bliss, it must stop in accordance with the Dhamma. As guided by the Pali verse: 'Natthi santi paraṃ sukhaṃ' — there is no happiness higher than stillness and peace. No happiness excels stillness and peace. Stillness itself is the critical factor. For that reason, you must make the mind still."

Source: Principles of Meditation: Samatha-Vipassanā Meditation, Page 909, line 19

The Dhamma Sphere is the Vital Refuge "When the Dhamma Sphere is radiant, pure, and clean, all the various inner bodies become glorious and brilliant. If that Dhamma Sphere becomes withered, pale, or darkened, the physical human body will lose its radiance, becoming haggard, uncomely, and unattractive because that Dhamma Sphere is so crucial. That Dhamma Sphere is the very life of a human being. That Dhamma Sphere is our vital refuge."

Source: What Serves as One's Island and Refuge, Page 894

Dhamma Protects the Practitioner "“Dhammo have rakkhati dhammacāriṃ” — Dhamma protects those who practice Dhamma. Because Dhamma is goodness, spiritual virtue yields fruits according to time. Goodness alone yields happiness alone. The Dhamma sermons delivered by the Buddha are beautiful in the beginning, beautiful in the middle, and beautiful in the end. He established the framework: beautiful in the beginning is Precepts—keeping body and speech pure, orderly, and faultless, leading up to the Sphere of Precepts. Beautiful in the middle is Concentration, leading up to the Sphere of Concentration. Beautiful in the end is Wisdom, leading up to the Sphere of Wisdom."

Source: Dhamma Heritage, Volume 2, Pages 81 – 82

Attained Through Practice "When one is pure in body, speech, and mind without any flaws, if that purity refines into intention—governing pure body, pure speech, and pure mind—that is still within the realm of scriptural study, not yet the path of practice. Entering the path of practice means entering the Dhamma Sphere that creates the human body, which arises from the perfection of body, speech, mind, and intention. It manifests as a bright sphere, equal in size to the yolk membrane of a chicken's egg, clear as a mirror reflecting one's face. This is the Dhamma that creates the human body. If one drifts away from this Dhamma, there is no guarantee; but if one remains attached to this Dhamma, safety is guaranteed. That is what ‘Dhammo’ means, matching the phrase: Dhammo have rakkhati dhammacāriṃ — Dhamma protects the one who practices that Dhamma Sphere."

Source: Dhamma Heritage, Volume 2, Pages 85 – 86

Calming the Mind "Bhāvanaṃ bhāveti — Make it real, bring it to stillness and quietude, causing it to arise and exist. No matter how many people do it, all will become quiet and still. When stillness is achieved, no matter how vast the crowd, they will not trouble the ears or eyes, causing neither annoyance nor distress. Instead, they will dwell in constant joy, bliss, and cheerfulness. This is called meditation—making the mind still and peaceful. Once it is still and peaceful, it does not stop there. In that stillness, it seeks ways to create and attract treasures to sustain one another, allowing everyone to live happily without any shortage of food or supplies."

"To remain a person of constant abundance, one must employ the wisdom of Insight Meditation, finding wise solutions to ensure that charity continues into the future without ever running dry. When charity never runs dry, one's companions and followers multiply steadily. Meditation is what will assist a person in every single endeavor."

Source: Dhamma Heritage, Volume 4, Pages 44 – 45