How to meditate | Guided Meditation and talks A Sense of Balance
May 1, 2025
Luang Por Pasanno, a seasoned Theravada Buddhist monk and Abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery, shares profound insights on achieving balance in meditation. He emphasizes the significance of physical posture and mental awareness, especially as a winter retreat concludes. The discussion encourages personal reflection, highlighting meditation as an ongoing journey of mindfulness and growth. Through his teachings, listeners are inspired to cultivate a deeper understanding of their practice and its transformative potential.
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Use Posture As An Anchor
- Use the body posture as an anchor to establish a felt sense of balance in meditation.
- Adjust supports so you can relax the body and release attention into the present moment.
Use Supports To Free Attention
- Use available props—cushions, chairs, supports—to find bodily balance for meditation.
- Let supports free attention from bodily worry so you can relax into the moment.
Rebalance With Quick Body Checks
- Check for leaning, crumpling, or tension and rebalance the body regularly.
- Use simple body checks (head, eyes, neck, shoulders) to find a relaxed, alert posture.
