Emotional Resonance with Meditation Object | Ajahn Dhammasiha

Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts · May 27, 2022 · 28m

Ajahn Dhammasiha explains that we need to build up an emotional response to our meditation object.

For example, if we practise Buddhānussati (Recollection of the Buddha), by repeating the Mantra "Bhagavā Arahaṃ Buddho", our meditation will progress more smoothly if we have a feeling-response each time we repeat the Matnra.

The more we know about the Buddha and his unique qualities, the stronger our emotional response

The more devotional practices we do, like Buddha Pūjā, the more faith we're developing, the stronger our emotional response

If we go on pilgrimage, or study the Dhamma the Buddha…