Explore the wisdom of Dipa Ma, a revered meditation teacher, known for her exceptional wisdom, concentration, and lovingkindness. Learn about her influence on the Vipassana movement and her teachings that continue to inspire spiritual seekers today.
Being mindful in daily activities is a form of meditation, emphasizing intention and mindfulness in actions.
Understanding impermanence, letting go of attachments, and living simply lead to contentment and inner peace through meditation.
Deep dives
Practice Mindfulness in Every Activity
Being aware of every action, whether rushing to work, eating, or even cutting nails is a form of meditation. The focus on intention in all actions is highlighted, emphasizing that mindfulness should pervade all aspects of life. Sitting practice, even for a short time, is encouraged to integrate meditation into daily routines.
Embrace Impermanence and Simplify Life
The importance of understanding impermanence is stressed, urging individuals to release attachments and not identify with passing thoughts. Living a simple life without clinging to possessions or relationships is seen as a path to contentment. By fostering mindfulness, concentration, and inner peace, meditation is portrayed as a practice rooted in love and acceptance.
A selection of quotes and extracts from teachings of Dipa Ma taken from the website: https://dipama.com/
Nani Bala Barua (25 March 1911 – 1 September 1989), better known as Dipa Ma, was an Indian meditation teacher of Theravada Buddhism and was of Barua descent. She was a prominent Buddhist master in Asia and also taught in the United States where she influenced the American branch of the Vipassana movement.
Dipa Ma was a woman of extraordinary wisdom, concentration, and lovingkindness.
She was a rare example of a mother and grandmother who became a realized spiritual Master through her unwavering determination and heart. She taught many of the Vipassana Buddhist teachers in the West (including Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, and Joseph Goldstein), and the stories about her continue to inspire Buddhists and spiritual seekers today.
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