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  • August 23, 2013 at 9:35 am #41058
    Garrett
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    Hello all,

    I recently have started a meditation practice each day and really wanted to end it with simple Buddhist prayer that I could say at the end of my meditation. My yoga instructor used to have one that talked about all beings finding peace, happiness and equanimity, but I can’t remember it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance!

    August 23, 2013 at 10:10 am #41059
    Matt
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    Garrett,

    http://www.wildmind.org/metta/introduction/metta-prayer

    This is very close to the words attributed to the Buddha, adapted into prayer form. Consider doing this at the beginning of your meditation, instead of the end. It helps loosen and free the mind, so it develops concentration quickly. Saying it at the end as well is certainly fine, but we can think of it as filling the tank before driving. When I switched to metta before the mindfulness meditation, I noticed a dramatic increase in the stability of my practice.

    With warmth,
    Matt

    August 24, 2013 at 8:39 am #41092
    Garrett
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    Matt,

    Thank you so much for your suggestion. I really appreciate it!

    Namaste,

    Garrett

    August 24, 2013 at 8:46 am #41094
    Matt
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    Namaste Garrett-buddha!

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