Categories: Path to the Brahma Realm: Practical Meditation
May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you all!
Today, through our series of spiritual teachings, I wish to explain the second part (Deep Concentration Meditation) of a program we call ‘Path to the Brahma Realm‘ (Bambalowa Practical Meditation Program). About two months ago, I introduced the first part of this program. If you have been following these teachings, you will already be familiar with how to practice it, who it is for, and for how long one should engage with it. This article serves as a continuation and a deepening of that practice.
To briefly recap, the first program was designed for those who had practiced our ‘Third Eye Practical Meditation Program‘ for at least a month but had not yet perceived any signs, such as a light signal or a vision. It was for those who, despite their efforts, hadn’t received an indication of progress.
I want to emphasize that this new path of deep concentration meditation was offered specifically to them. However, I also made it clear that those who did experience success with the Third Eye meditation (seeing lights, having visions, or feeling an opening) could also practice this method without any issue.
Who Can Benefit from This Practice?
This teaching is especially for those who put in the maximum effort with the ‘Third Eye Practical Meditation Program’ (practicing with dedication, enthusiasm, and sacrifice for a month or more) but did not receive the expected results. The reason I so strongly recommend this ‘Path to the Brahma Realm’ is because it offers a path where you can most certainly gain a benefit. The results are definite and assured.
That is why we began this program: to encourage you to practice this method with the same effort, enthusiasm, and sacrifice. Within this practice of deep concentration meditation, you will find a way forward. While it is most suited for those who felt stuck, it is also a powerful tool for those who have already had success with other techniques. Anyone, whether their third eye has opened or not, can practice this without fear or confusion. For those who have already experienced an opening, this meditation can bring great relief and further development of the mind.
Three Foundational Intentions to Activate Your Potential
Before we begin any session of deep concentration meditation, it’s helpful to set our intention. In the ‘Third Eye’ program, we introduced three foundational resolutions, or intentions, to make before starting. It is good to repeat these here as well. Before you sit, bring these to mind with conviction.
- May I receive all the benevolent energies of the universe.
- May all the dormant spiritual energies within me be reactivated.
- May all the skills and abilities I have cultivated throughout my past lives in saṃsāra (the cycle of rebirth) be reawakened within me now.
Making these resolutions repeatedly before you begin helps to align your mind with the profound possibilities of the practice. It is a way of opening yourself to both universal support and your own innate potential.
The Core Technique: Finding Your Anchor Point
Now, let us revisit the core technique. In the ‘Third Eye’ meditation, we began by placing our awareness in the middle of the forehead or between the eyebrows (wherever the mind felt most comfortable) We used that as our anchor.
This ‘Path to the Brahma Realm’ uses a slightly different anchor. The focus here is on the vertical line that runs from the middle of your forehead down to the middle of your nose. I instructed you to let your mind rest at whatever point along this line feels most natural and easy for you. The key is to find the spot within this channel where your mind settles effortlessly.
For example, let’s say your mind settles at the point between your eyes, where the bridge of the nose begins to indent. Once your mind rests there, you can begin to cultivate the meditation sign or object. The difference is subtle but significant; we are shifting the anchor point to a new energetic line to cultivate deep concentration meditation.
Using Intentions to Guide the Mind
Once your mind is settled on its anchor point, the practice involves two key mental phrases. First, you make a resolute intention, known in Buddhism as an adhiṭṭhāna. You silently state three times: “May the first jhāna arise.”
A jhāna is a state of deep meditative absorption, a profound level of concentration. However, it’s crucial to understand something I mentioned in the original teaching: these states do not arise simply by repeating a phrase. We use this intention as a blessing, a support for our meditation, not as a magical command. It sets the direction for our practice.
After that initial intention, you spend the rest of your session, whether it’s 30 minutes, an hour, or more. gently repeating the second phrase: “May my mind become concentrated.” You continually bring this phrase to mind. Every five minutes or so, you can switch back to the first intention, “May the first jhāna arise,” before returning to “May my mind become concentrated.” You alternate between these two powerful intentions to guide your journey into deep concentration meditation.
What to Expect: Experiences of Mind and Body
As you continue this practice, you may notice distinct experiences, both mentally and physically.
Mental Sensations: You might feel as though your mind is being drawn to the anchor point like a magnet. There’s a sense of your awareness becoming completely absorbed and unified in that spot. Your mind stops scattering. Even if a thought of the past arises, you may feel it being gently but firmly pulled back to your anchor point. This magnetic pull happens because we are continuously placing the mind there and reinforcing it with intention.
Physical Sensations: Your body may also respond in powerful ways. I mentioned that some people feel their body becoming like stone. You might feel a profound stiffness or tightness throughout your entire body, as if you are completely immobilized, like a stone pillar or a rock. For some, this sensation is accompanied by an incredible sense of comfort and lightness. You might feel a deep relief, a release from the burdens of the world, and think, “I have never experienced such peace before.” This is a sign of successful deep concentration meditation.
The Four Pillars of Successful Meditation
The success of this practice is powered by four key mental qualities, known in Buddhism as the Four Bases of Spiritual Power, or Satar Sammppadhāna. These are:
- Chanda: The will or desire to practice. This is your genuine enthusiasm.
- Viriya: Energy or effort. This is the diligent application you bring to the practice.
- Citta: Consciousness or mind. This refers to keeping your mind committed to the meditation object.
- Vīmaṃsā: Investigation or wise consideration. In this context, it also means patience and endurance.
When you cultivate these four qualities, progress is certain. For those who felt no results from the previous ‘Third Eye’ meditation, applying these four pillars to this practice of deep concentration meditation will surely yield fruit. Don’t be afraid to try. You can even practice both the ‘Third Eye’ and this meditation together; there is no conflict or danger. One does not invalidate the other.
Your Practical Path Forward
The purpose of this teaching today was to show you how to extend and deepen that state of stillness (One-pointedness and the mental unification) by using your own intentions and resolutions. Everything we teach here is practical. At the end of every program, I remind you that these are not fairy tales or daydreams. These are practical steps you can take.
So, practice with consistency. Wake up early, or practice during the day, or in the evening. It doesn’t matter where you are, at home, or even sitting quietly in a vehicle. Whenever you are free, cultivate these states. Develop your mind. This is what our spiritual teachings are for: to give you practical tools that you can use to achieve real results.
As you undertake this deep concentration meditation, may all obstacles be removed. May your wholesome habits from past lives and your skillful qualities emerge. I offer you my blessings and protection on this path. May you receive the protective power and virtues of the Triple Gem, the Buddha, the Dhamma (His teachings), and the Sangha (the community of noble ones) to understand and practice correctly, to awaken wisdom and mindfulness.
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May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you all!
