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Filed in Calm Abiding (shamatha), Vajrayana
The Heart-Essence of Buddhist Meditation
Lama Surya Das explores the common roots of various Buddhist meditative practices.
Guided Meditation: Simply Being
Sit comfortably, perhaps close your eyes, or lower your gaze. Take a deep breath or two and relax. Breathe slowly and let it all go. Release the tension and relax a little more.
Stop doing and settle back into just being. Let things settle without your direction or intercession. Let go. Wherever things fall is okay for now. Open to the wisdom of allowing, of inclusive acceptance. This is the inner secret to natural meditation.
Don’t get lost. Stay right here, at home and at ease. Befriend yourself; familiarize yourself with your own fundamental presence. Let awareness be uninterrupted by techniques or concepts.
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