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St Petersburg - Moscow
St Petersburg - Moscow
Thich Nhat Hanh
· September 1, 1994
· Moscow, Russia
When hearing the bell, stop thinking, talking, and doing to return to the breath. Mentally recite Listen, listen while breathing in, and This wonderful sound brings me back to my true home while breathing out. The bell represents the voice of the Buddha within, which is the energy of mindfulness. This capacity for awareness allows us to be fully present, awake to what is happening inside and around us in the moment. This silence, known as noble silence, makes life real and intense, allowing everything to exist deeply.
Walking mindfully involves moving slowly to enjoy every step, recognizing that life can only be touched in the present moment. Coordinate steps with the breath, making two or three steps for each inhalation and exhalation to arrive in the here and now. The practice includes four specific exercises:
- Listen, listen, this wonderful sound brings me back to my true home.
- I have arrived, I am home.
- In the here, in the now.
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I am solid, I am free.
These exercises cultivate solidity and freedom, which are the two characteristics of nirvana available in the here and now.
Sitting meditation is an opportunity to dwell in the true home, whether in a half lotus, full lotus, or a comfortable chrysanthemum position. Keep the back upright and the body relaxed, beginning with a smile to release the 300 muscles of the face and the muscles of the shoulders. The breath serves as a bridge linking the body and mind, creating a state of oneness. To succeed, mindfulness must stay with the breath all the way through, like a finger following a stick from beginning to end. After sitting, massage the feet before practicing slow walking meditation, taking one step for every breath. Practicing within a Sangha, or community, strengthens individual practice as each person becomes a candle of mindfulness for others.
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