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Give and you will get

NamadaNamada Veteran
edited May 2015 in Buddhism Basics

This is what I have found out so far, the more you give attention to one thing/one person,
the more you will get out of it.

Its really powefull, so thats why metta meditation are so strong...

Are there something in your life thats need your attention?

Are there Some one you have forgot?

The old woman over the street, the girl at the grossary store?

Your father, or mother?

Or is there one thing or person at your work you dont like?

Send it metta and give this person some attention, and things will open up!

"Giving leads ultimately to liberation from samsara, the cycle of repeated existence".

Pracitce makes perfect

lobsterkarastiVastminddantepw

Comments

  • lobsterlobster Crusty Veteran

    Metta fur alles! Love Everyone.
    Attention, attention, attention as the Zeniths say.
    Not 'me, meow, me' as the pussy cat dolls purr and the world attends and pretends ...

    We haz plan! <3

    Namada
  • howhow Veteran Veteran
    edited May 2015

    @Namada

    This is what I have found out so far, the more you give attention to one thing/one person, the more you will get out of it.

    As long as you realize that what you get out of mere attention, without skilful means, can cause as much suffering as it might extinguish.

    Its really powerfull, so thats why metta meditation are so strong.

    Perhaps you might want to expand your reasoning of why attention being powerful is why metta meditation is so strong?

    lobsterNamada
  • NamadaNamada Veteran
    edited May 2015

    We do have a lot responsibilites in our life, the world is just like that.

    For me when I meet aversion, or I meet new things Iam not used to do,
    and I just have to do it...(because its me responsibility to do so).

    We can soften things up with metta meditation or sending metta in what direction we want it to go and that again, can lead to skillfull actions.

    Let say you have aversion for...

    Dishwashing (wich is now very popular to talk about)

    You can then send metta to the activity and the way you will wash the dishes,

    Like this for example :)

    May I wash my dishes with ease,
    May I be fully aware when I wash my dishes
    May I feel the hot wather, coming from mother earth.
    May I clean them and let them shine..
    May I smile and bring joy when I do this...

    (use your imagination)

    and after, it can maybe lead you to take action, or see the things in a new and
    better perspectiv, thats why its powerfull.

    So it can look like a form of brainwashing, but a good one though, I will
    see metta meditation as planting good seeds, ofcourse the seeds will not always turn out to be beautifull plants, and that is ok..

    lobsterJeffreyVastminddantepw
  • VastmindVastmind Memphis, TN Veteran

    True. What you focus on expands.

    Do I focus on metta and compassion or hateful thoughts?

    What seeds am i planting? What seeds am i watering?

    lobsterNamada
  • GraymanGrayman Veteran

    Do you meditate while washing dishes?

  • dantepwdantepw Veteran
    Very positive @Namada , that is inspiring! :)
  • dantepwdantepw Veteran
    @Grayman Personally I do! I give my best to be aware of the physical sensations and do not rush. Easier said than done tho.
  • VastmindVastmind Memphis, TN Veteran

    I do. i clean my kitchen and do dishes every morning at 4:30 am before anyone is up.

  • GraymanGrayman Veteran

    So it is possible to be in meditation throughout the day at all times... including sex?

  • VastmindVastmind Memphis, TN Veteran

    Im not touching that one....no pun intended.....hahaha

    Earthninja
  • silversilver In the beginning there was nothing, and then it exploded. USA, Left coast. Veteran

    I'm really good at mindfulness a lot of the time, but I have to chain myself to the sink to get the dishes done for some reason.

  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator

    @Grayman said:
    So it is possible to be in meditation throughout the day at all times... including sex?

    Yes, of course. That is.the practice of Tantric Sex.
    It is a Meditative exercise, using the most powerful carnal, connective and instinctive impulse, to transcend the basic element of being Sentient, to transport the Mind to an ultimate level of Union with Emptiness.

    Apparently.

    Earthninja
  • DairyLamaDairyLama Veteran Veteran

    @Vastmind said:> I do. i clean my kitchen and do dishes every morning at 4:30 am before anyone is up.

    You have dishes?! Sheer luxury!

    Earthninja
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