HOW TO CONTROL THOUGHTS OF YOUR MIND | TRY THIS TRICK | Buddhist story on meditation |
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The Zen master advises a man to meditate to calm his mind, but the man struggles with negative thoughts and requests a mantra instead. Despite the mantra given by the Zen master, the man still struggles with intrusive thoughts of monkeys, leading to the master emphasizing the importance of meditation to control thoughts and calm the mind.
Insights
- The Zen master emphasizes the importance of meditation for calming the mind and controlling thoughts, highlighting the value of observing thoughts without attachment.
- The struggle of the man with negative thoughts and monkeys while reciting the mantra underscores the challenge of maintaining focus and the significance of understanding the nature of the mind through meditation.
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Recent questions
How can I calm my mind?
By practicing meditation regularly.
What is a mantra?
A sacred word or phrase for meditation.
How can I control negative thoughts?
By observing thoughts without attachment.
Why is meditation important?
To calm the mind and control thoughts.
How can I watch my thoughts unattached?
By practicing mindfulness and meditation.
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Summary
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Struggling man seeks mantra to calm mind
- Zen master advises man to start meditation to calm his mind, but man struggles with negative thoughts during meditation.
- Man requests a mantra instead of meditation, Zen master gives him a mantra to recite daily, warning him not to think of a monkey while reciting it.
- Man starts reciting the mantra but struggles to avoid thinking of monkeys, which overwhelms his mind.
- Zen master explains the nature of the mind, advising the man to watch his thoughts unattached, emphasizing the need for meditation to calm the mind and control thoughts.
