~Pearls
of Wisdom ~
The
Benefits of Group Meditation
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai
Melbourne, Australia, March 14, 1993
(Originally in English)
It
is very, very important that you come to meditate together because the
power is greater; and you sit longer and are more stable when you are
in the company of others. That's why Jesus said, When two or more
sit together in my name, I am with them.
Spoken by Supreme Master
Ching Hai
April 28, 1995
When
we want to stay away from the terrifying atmosphere of the world, we
need to concentrate within. That's why we have to meditate every day
to cleanse the contamination. When we join the group meditation, we
are together as one, thinking only about the good, positive, pure, and
wonderful Power, so we will feel very comfortable. When you come to
the Center, don't bear negative thoughts. Don't bring your garbage here;
don't bring your trouble or anything troublesome here. You will contaminate
your fellow initiates if you do.
Spoken by Supreme Master
Ching Hai
Group Meditation, Hsihu, Formosa
July 12, 1992 (Originally in Chinese)
Why
are there incredible benefits from group meditations? The merit derived
from group meditation is many times greater than that of one person
meditating at home for days, months or even years, depending on the
number of participants in the group meditation. Therefore, the more
the participants and the longer we meditate in the group, the more difference
it makes to our Spirit. Many people, I can tell just by their looks
whether they go to group meditation or not. Fellow practitioners are
aware of this, too. There are obvious disparities. If you attend group
meditation often, don't attend for a period of time, and then attend
group meditation again afterwards, you will feel different - that you
are not so pure.
We
gain more blessings for our country when more people attend group meditation.
There is no need to wonder: "How can our nation derive blessings
just because a few of us are meditating together?" It is true!
Just like when several people are living in a big house, it is enough
if one of them is rich and willing to contribute. He will repair any
of the leaking areas in the house and thus benefit the whole family,
even if dozens of people stay in that house. This would benefit himself,
and all the residents would feel secure. Such is the case with one family.
In the same way, definitely other people would benefit from the spiritual
practice of just the few of us.
Just
one light by the roadside is useful to so many people, thousands and
thousands of passersby. The lamp loses nothing, but becomes even more
functional when more people are using it. Therefore, although many people
in our world might not be practicing spiritually, it is sufficient if
we do. Otherwise, it would be even worse if no one were practicing at
all. Just like when the entire village has no light, there would be
total darkness. If we could have one or two lights, it's better than
none! The highway is very dark, yet we could see a long distance if
there were several lights. So, practice more diligently, benefiting
yourselves and everyone. This is what the Master loves most.
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