Weekly Words of Wisdom
chosen by Lama Surya Das
for Dzogchen Center

1 October 2000

SURYA DAS'
5 STAGES OF MEDITATION PRACTICE


1. Arriving/Settling --  "Relaxing"

2. Centering/Balancing/Grounding -- "Collecting Yourself"

3. Focusing/Concentrating/Intensifying -- "Mindfulness"

4. Releasing/Letting Go/Allowing --  "Natural Meditation"

5. Completion: Praying/Chanting/Sharing the Blessings -- "Loving-kindness
and Compassion"

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