What the Search for Bhavana Means

Bhavana is a generally used Buddhist term for meditation. One might define the meaning as 'to develop', and in this sense, it is often paired with another term, like citta bhavana, the development of heart/mind, or metta-Bhavana, the cultivation of loving kindness.



Bhavana derives from the word ‘Bhava’ meaning becoming, so this is the beginning of the journey to Becoming…


With a wish to free all beings
I shall always go for refuge
To the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha
Untill I reach full enlightenment.
Enthused by wisdom and compassion
Today, in the Buddha's presence
I generate the mind for full awakening
For the benefit of all sentient beings.
As long as space remains,
As long as sentient beings remain,
Unti then, may I too remain.
And dispel the moseries of the world.


In my limited experience, I may make mistakes, but the primary purpose is to practice Bhavana - to bring into being that loving kindness and compassion and I wish these goals for all who read what is written here ...











Sunday, October 3, 2010

This is a short post.  There is still a problem with a large space that has come into existence between the top and the bottom of the page.  On the bottom, there are the links to Buddhist websites as well as some links to ‘nature’ and other websites and the photo of the day (or week, depending on how lazy I am for the day).
I worked on the problem, followed the hints and help page, but there it is – a form of emptiness, this large space that has come into being between parts of the page.  So if you wish to see the links, please scroll all the way down to the very bottom of the page.  Thinks like this used to blow my day and sap my energy and take hours.  Now I am trying to accept it for what it is (emptiness, so to speak) and go on in the moment. 

Peace
Peace
Peace

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