ONLINE MEDITATION
The times are changing, as it always has. However, this time, its presence is felt by more people. Although conditions have brought us physically apart, our hearts have become closer, and together – we continue our craft, in the virtual space.
“Mindfulness of in-&-out breathing, when developed & pursued, is of great fruit, of great benefit.”
— Anapanasati Sutta | MN 118
“And how is a monk mindful? There is the case where a monk remains focused on the body in & of itself — ardent, alert, & mindful — subduing greed & distress with reference to the world. He remains focused on feelings… mind… mental qualities in & of themselves — ardent, alert, & mindful — subduing greed & distress with reference to the world. This is how a monk is mindful.
And how is a monk alert? There is the case where feelings are known to the monk as they arise, known as they persist, known as they subside. Thoughts are known to him as they arise, known as they persist, known as they subside. Perceptions are known to him as they arise, known as they persist, known as they subside. This is how a monk is alert.”
— Sata Sutta | 47.35
An online cultivation program, this meditation circle encourages new and long-time practitioners to dedicate time, share learnings, and develop a thorough understanding of suffering within and without, thus naturally opening and filling the heart with compassion, humility, and wisdom.
In Buddhist meditation, practice does not end at the meditation seat and it is not separate from daily life. In fact, mental cultivation must penetrate all aspects of life. When that happens, we truly walk on the path of liberation not for oneself alone, but for the welfare of all beings.
With this emphasis on meditation in daily life, we will explore and be inspired by the teachings of Chan meditation masters.
This stage-by-stage contemplation method helps to eliminate ill-will and anger, and gives rise to lovingkindness and compassion for sentient beings, ourselves included. We will contemplate on oneself and look deeply into our own attachments, likes & dislikes, interaction with others, our feelings and perceptions and see how these are merely unending succession of ever-changing body and mind.
As we closely investigate how we suffer due to our own ignorance, we contemplate on our aspiration for true happiness. Then, we go back to look into the suffering of others too, and aspire to help them alleviate their pains — helping sentient beings can be done in many different ways — with wisdom, we can be skillful in taking up difficulties if it means truly supporting the welfare of others.
Both sessions require a one-time registration. Fill out the form below to sign up.
10:45 am Breath Meditation
8:00 pm Metta Meditation
(45-minute session)
10:40 am Metta Meditation (45-minute session)
Held every 2nd & 4th Sunday only
Meeting ID: 841 9228 8645 | Passcode: metta
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84192288645?pwd=Dmh2FTtUk5a5lI3fyWHNF2xq9WJ6KM.1
Calendar of Activities
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Gentle reminders:
1. Please join the meeting room 5 minutes before the session starts.
2. Please turn your audio on mute mode to lessen background noise and facilitate a quiet atmosphere.
3. We follow the Philippine Standard time or GMT+8.
Precaution:
Since meditation is a practice that deals with the mind, however, we strongly advise that individuals who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other mental disorders, request for a medical clearance stating that they are fit to practice from their doctors. This is to ensure everyone’s safety.
Starting a Meditation Practice
“Just as a royal frontier fortress has a gatekeeper—wise, experienced, intelligent—to keep out those he doesn’t know and to let in those he does, for the protection of those within, and to ward off those without; in the same way, a disciple of the noble ones is mindful, endowed with excellent proficiency in mindfulness, remembering & recollecting what was done and said a long time ago. With mindfulness as his gatekeeper, the disciple of the noble ones abandons what is unskillful, develops what is skillful, abandons what is blameworthy, develops what is blameless, and looks after himself with purity.”
— Nagara Sutta | AN 7:63