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shinnenParticipantHi all,
I’ m not quite sure where this belongs, spirituality or relaxation; but I ran across this site
about a month ago, “Hara – Beyond the Concpt” by Tomas Nellisen and found it very intersting;
both from the perspective of zen, and deep relaxation.
The majourity of the page talks about how, for many moderners, the focus of one’s center has shifted from their hara to their brain, which he feels is counterproductive. At the bottom of the page is a short description of a method aimed at correcting this problem by shifting one’s focus back to the hara, where it should be. I have performed this ‘exercise’ for about a month now, and find it to be extremely calming, and an excellent segue into meditation. As regards it’s spiritual effectiveness, i.e. shifting my focus from brain to hara, only time will tell.
Do have a look at the page, as it contains a more comprehensive description than I’m providing. You can find it here
https://www.tomasnelissen.com/downloads/TOMAS%20NELISSEN%20-%20HARA%20BEYOND%20THE%20CONCEPT.pdf
……. john
shinnenParticipantHi Collie,
I was reading a survey book on the beliefs of world religions; and was struck by the fact that this man, the buddha, who lived 2500 years ago, knew me better than I know myself. I broke down in tears. That was 32 years ago. Buddhism is my rudder and compass. It does not tell me how to live my life, but how to evaluaton my thoughts and actions. I think that one should understand (live by) one’s beliefs; and never adopt anything anyone says unless they are convinced of it’s usefulness or truth. Aha, identity, something I try not to subscribe to. If certain practices work for you, bring you understanding or solace, they’re work exploring. Politics and the pandemic have little influence on my life, so can’t really comment on them. I have NO idea what being a buddhist was like during the buddha’s life. For me, following the path it’s not a choice, I could not do otherwise, doesn’t matter what happens to me. I think that anicca is the mark of existence which pretty much describes the human condition, why we suffer, etc. It is the way of all things. I hope this helps.
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