The Modern Buddhism Podcast How to Meditate: From First Steps to Mastery
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Mar 6, 2025 Gen Kelsang Rabten, a Buddhist monk with 30 years of experience in meditation and teaching, shares profound insights on meditation for all levels. He discusses the importance of patience and intention in finding inner peace and how to create a tranquil space for practice. Through personal anecdotes, Rabten reveals how meditation fosters compassion, transforms emotional responses, and develops healthier thought patterns. He emphasizes the positive feedback loop of meditation on well-being and its collective benefits for relationships and community.
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Approach Meditation Gently
- Relax and let go of trying to control your thoughts during meditation.
- Gently let thoughts subside to discover inner stillness.
Inner Stillness
- A naturally calm and peaceful state exists within everyone.
- This stillness can be accessed by letting go of thoughts and relaxing.
Set Intention Before Meditation
- Set a clear intention before meditating, like relaxing and letting go of the to-do list.
- Create a mental space for being present, not doing.
