Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation in Chungjeon : The Principal Book of Won-Buddhism
Ven. Chwasan
Head Dharma Master
Won Buddhism
Table of Contents
Preface i
Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation 1
The method of sitting meditation is extremely simple and easy…. 1
1. After spreading out the sitting mat.… 3
2. Casually bring all the body's strength down…. 5
3. Keep your breathing smooth…. 13
4. You should keep the eyes open…. 15
5. Always keep the mouth closed.… 18
6. The spirit should be ever alert…. 21
7. Novices at sitting meditation may suffer.… 25
8. When first beginning sitting meditation…. 30
9. During sitting meditation, you absolutely must not seek bizarre states…. 31
If you continue practicing in the above manner…. 34
Preparation For Sitting Meditation 38
Stages of Sitting Meditation 42
Reciting the Buddha’s Name and Sitting Meditation 46
Sitting Meditation, Mindfulness and One Mind 49
Types of Mindfulness 52
Stages of dedication to the practice of Sitting Meditatoin 54
Concluding words 55
