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1 " Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity than thinking. "
― Ajahn Brahm , Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook
2 " Careful patience is the fastest way! "
3 " The goal of this meditation is beautiful silence, stillness, and clarity of mind. "
4 " Delusion is so incredibly powerful, much more pervasive than most people know. As Voltaire quipped, “The only way to comprehend the mathematical concept of infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity. "
5 " It is the high value that one gives to one’s own thoughts that is the main obstacle to silent awareness. Wisely removing the importance that one gives to thinking, and realizing the greater accuracy of silent awareness, opens the door to inner silence. "
6 " If we want to go further, then instead of being silently aware of whatever comes into the mind, we choose silent present-moment awareness of just one thing. "
7 " Do not fear delight in meditation. Happiness in meditation is important! Moreover, you deserve to bliss out. Blissing out on the breath is an essential part of the path. So when delight does arise alongside the breath, cherish and guard it like a valuable treasure. "
8 " gripping.You can attain this degree of stillness only by letting go of everything in the entire universe except for this momentary experience of the breath happening silently. "