Ajahn Sona Jhana (6) - Breath Meditation, In Depth
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Aug 2, 2020 Dive into the serene world of breath meditation, where mindfulness and sensory experiences transform practitioners. Discover metaphors of turners and carpenters that illustrate focus on tangible sensations. Experience the deep sensations arising from each breath, capturing the essence of spiritual yearning. Witness the journey from motion to stillness, as meditative practices shift perceptions, leading to profound inner peace and enlightenment. A beautifully poetic exploration of meditation's transformative power awaits!
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Mindfulness as Gatekeeper
- Train your mindfulness by focusing on the breath entering and leaving through the nasal cavity.
- Mindfulness acts like a sentry filtering perception at this entrance to the body and mind.
Focus on Breath Contact Point
- Keep your attention steady on the spot where the breath contacts the entrance, not on the breath's movement inside the body.
- Use similes like the lathe worker or carpenter to understand where to focus your mindfulness.
Woodworking Lathe Simile Illustration
- Ajahn Sona visited a traditional Sri Lankan woodworking shop using a bow lathe, illustrating the breath meditation simile.
- The lathe worker’s focus on the chisel tip parallels how meditators focus on breath contact.