Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation in     Chungjeon : Principle Book of Won Buddhism Ven. Chwasan Head Dharma Master Won Buddhism       1. Preface 2. Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation The method of sitting meditation is extremely simple 1) After spreading out the sitting mat. 2) Casually bring all the body's strength down 3) Keep your breathing smooth 4) You should keep the eyes open 5) Always keep the mouth closed 6) The spirit should be ever alert 7) Novices at sitting meditation may suffer. 8) When first beginning sitting meditation 9) During sitting meditation, you absolutely must not seek bizarr If you continue practicing in the above manner… 3. Preparation For Sitting Meditation 4. Stages of Sitting Meditation 5. Reciting the Buddha’s Name and Sitting Meditation 6. Sitting Meditation, Mindfulness and One Mind 7. Types of Mindfulness 8. Stages of dedication to the practice of Sitting Meditatoin 9. Concluding words

HOME > Meditation >> Commentary on The Method of Sitting Meditation >> Stages of Dedication to the practice of sitting meditation (objective appraisal) Stages of Dedication to the practice of sitting meditation (objective appraisal) 1) One uses any excuse to skip meditation. 2) One sometimes practices sitting meditation, sometimes not. 3) One practices sitting meditation at retreats and training sessions, but not in daily life. 4) One endeavors to practice sitting meditation everyday. 5) One tries to practice meditation at all times and in every place. 6) One practices meditation habitually, like eating and drinking.    Stages of concentration during sitting meditation    (subjective appraisal) 1) Most of the time, one is bothered by drowsiness and wandering thoughts. 2) One sometimes is able to concentrate on Danjeon. 3) One concentrates on Danjeon but is often bothered by drowsiness and wandering thoughts. 4) One stays focused on Danjeon. Wandering thoughts come and go from time to time. 5) Most of the time one stays within Danjeon with no thoughts arising. 6) One stays within Danjeon with no thoughts at all.