(Minghui.org) When my mother began doing the first set of exercises this evening, I suddenly had the urge to join her. I hadn’t intended to do the exercises, but my body seemed to join in by itself. The moment I stood up to practice my mind and body became tranquil.
As I followed Master’s instructions and did the first exercise: “Buddha Maitreya Stretching His Back (Mile Shenyao),” I suddenly saw myself as continuous, towering mountains, majestic and grand, like those in Europe. The peaks were covered in snow, and at their base was a vast, vibrant forest, stretching as far as the eye could see. Nestled within this forest was an immense, boundless lake, right in front of me. The sky was deep blue and wast, so the huge lake was also clear and blue. It wasn’t that I had become the mountains and the lake, but rather that we merged into one.
All my movements that followed seemed to deepen and extend this landscape. I’ll never forget that feeling of tranquility, vastness, and loftiness. I felt as though I was part of the grandeur of the mountains and the stillness of the lake. I was no longer aware of my physical body—instead I became one with the landscape, integrated into that boundless, profound realm. The landscape and I were immersed together in this infinite peace and beauty. All my distracting thoughts disappeared, and I felt an immeasurable stillness and purity. My soul was totally absorbed in this serene and elevated state, which I never experienced before.
I didn’t have the opportunity to practice the exercises at school and I was easily influenced by everyday people. Because I wasn’t diligent in my cultivation I only practiced the exercises during holidays. Although I’d already been home for several days before this experience, I did not do the exercises. I felt overwhelmed by academic pressure, so I neglected what is truly important: cultivation. This experience, however, broadened my perspective and expanded my heart and mind. Just before I did the exercises my mind was filled with everyday matters, and I felt confused. Yet as soon as I began practicing I felt open-minded, clear, and refreshed. The troubles that weighed me down no longer seemed significant. I truly felt that Master was encouraging me to practice diligently.
I am writing this to remind fellow practitioners who are in a similar situation: be sure to make the most of the time you have to practice the exercises. Don’t let the precious time meant for cultivation be occupied by mobile phones or other distractions.
Thank you, compassionate Master!
Category: Cultivation Insights
