Watching the mind
Very profound and yet simple way of practising the dharma is
to tame, see and understand how the mind works. Using this method of watching
the mind was taught to me by the first dear Thai monk. He used to say be like a
cat watching the activities of the mouse and have it control.
There is another way like a cow boy leading a herd of cows
to an open space to feed on the grass. The cow boy just lays down on the field
and watches the herd. Once there is a stir of strange movement of the cows he
just takes his whip and cracks a loud sound in the air. The herd will remain
still to eat the grass. After the cows have fulfilled their stomachs he just
simply leads them back home.
Meditation should be practiced in this way. You can see your
original nature with ease with not much of an effort.
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