How can we cultivate our mind and make progress?

First of all, we must have a positive view, and a correct understanding can lead us in the right direction. Jian Zheng ranks first in the Eighth Route.

Then there are the principles of systematic learning and practice, the operation, entry, breakthrough of various methods, the way to go, how to solve problems and practice.

1, systematically study meditation practice, fully grasp the theoretical principles of argumentation, how to start, the specific operation of various methods, the reasons and solutions of various problems, how to walk every step, how to realize the Tao and so on. Teacher Qingliangyue spoke thoroughly with her own practice and evidence, and had a lot of meditation experience for fellow practitioners. It is suggested that Baidu's "Thinking Ontology Demonstration Network"-refer to the article "A Beginner's Guide to Meditation" or Baidu's "Sina Blog of Ontology Buddhism-Some Characteristics of Enlightenment", and the blogs are classified as follows: "Scientific argumentation" explanation (a complete set of methods and mental journey from beginners to high-level enlightenment), video teaching (a special summary of meditation methods and problems), mindfulness, demonstration and enlightenment.

The method and approach are as follows (for reference): first, observe the body feeling: look at the hands or breathing, the heart is stable, and then look at the heart or watch the slow motion. The second is to start from the heart: directly observe the heart (always know what you are doing, Buddhism has a unique method).

You want to define the process you need to go through before it: relax into silence, cultivate silence, stabilize silence, stabilize your heart, improve your concentration, cultivate concentration, break silence and settle down.

2, sitting posture has double board, single board, scattered board, Myanmar and so on. Sitting posture is mainly self-comfortable and natural. Don't pursue high difficulty. You can't affect the heart breakthrough because of the discomfort of sitting posture. Because we practice the mind, not the body. When the heart reaches a certain level, the body naturally softens and naturally doubles. The real standard sitting posture is in the process of meditation. With the improvement of mental energy, the body will naturally adjust to the standard sitting position. The standard sitting posture is not imitated in appearance, and the number of roads is natural.

3. Relax and lay a good foundation. Relax patiently both physically and mentally. The body relaxes those muscle groups that are prone to repeated tension, and the heart is to let go of those thoughts of intention, tension, pursuit and impatience. Attach great importance to relaxation, practice relaxation as a course, and repeatedly combine physical and mental aspects to relax.

There are many ways to meditate. Choose an observer to visualize, concentrate on one place and do everything, with the aim of cultivating and forming concentration. There are many objects to be observed, such as slow motion, quiet breathing, Buddha statues, lotus flowers, and some realms. , as well as Buddhist names, spells and other sounds. It is relatively easy for beginners to observe breathing, because they are sensitive to their physical feelings and easy to form concentration.

5. There are many common methods, such as watching breathing, watching hands, watching heart, watching slow motion, chanting Buddha's name, chanting, listening to round roots, sleeping and so on. Mastering the theoretical principles of each method is the most critical. Then there is how to get started, how to use your heart, how to operate, what practical problems you will encounter, what are the causes and solutions of these problems, how to repair each step, how to break through, and a whole set of grasp. Empirical, not blind, can take fewer detours, prevent the wrong way, take the initiative to find problems and solve problems.