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In Beginning A Journey Into The Mind
We invite you to come and share something very special, that is, the opportunity to learn the technique of looking within ourselves; to find out who we really are and to discover the potential within the deeper recesses of our mind. We don’t often get a good look at what is happening in our minds because of the constant “busyness” of our lives which distracts us and dissipates our energy. Have you ever thought of dedicating some time and effort on a daily basis towards understanding and cultivating your mind?
Taking the first step is difficult as Spinoza said, “All noble things are as difficult as they are rare”. But taking the first step in the right direction could well be the key to unlocking the secret to happiness in this lifetime and hereafter. Do reflect, too that, it is because of some causes (kamma) in the past that we have now, in this existence, the right conditions to embark upon such a rare and precious undertaking. “Nothing happens without a cause”.
All of us invest a lot of time and money, everyday, in taking good care of our physical bodies; feeding, dressing, washing, beautifying, exercising it and so on but how much time and effort do we spend, taking care of our minds? From our daily activities it seems like we value our bodies more than our minds. Have you ever considered the importance of maintaining a pure and healthy Mind?
As Harv Eker said, “There are no problems in life, only problems in the mind”. And the first verse uttered by the Buddha, in the Dhammapada concerns the Mind. Quote “Mind is the forerunner of all things…”
Without the mind, you cannot be aware of the external world including your own body.
This mind is far more complex and intricate than the most sophisticated computer contrived and it requires proper maintenance to function well. Would it not seem worthwhile then, to pay more attention to the mind, to nurture it with wholesomeness and to spare some time and effort to treat the mind’s sickness –of greed, aversion and delusion by none other than the practice of mindfulness meditation?
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