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active energies into full harmony, resulting in peaceful feelings
and leading to Samadhi.
There is another special method of meditation created by
religious masters. With this practice, the practitioner wakes up
his Kundalini (source of energy) in a few days, with special
movements of his two thumbs. This movement is kept secret and
is mysteriously revealed to the practitioner when he achieves a
certain level of spiritual advancement.
Generally speaking, Buddhism does not emphasize this
method in meditation. However, Buddha not only did not reject
its usefulness, he used it under certain conditions as a very good
way of auxiliary practice.
- Contemplation Yoga
This is the most important of the five spiritual meditation
practices mentioned above. Many Buddhists practiced the
doctrine of “The Four Countless Virtues” to nurture good
thoughts for all, and to reduce conflicts that cause misfortunes
between men. This practice must come first before one attempts
any other methods. In Tibet, the hymns on “The Four Countless
Virtues” are recited and meditated upon prior to any practice.
The lack of spiritual preparation, training on good thoughts and
adoration, will not bring any good results for any kind of
meditation. It can even lead to the wrong way. Practitioners who
do not achieve enlightenment after a long period of meditation
will find out that they are lacking in spiritual cultivation. They
will then return to the basic practice of “The Four Countless
Virtues”, the Bodhisattva’s Vow, and the use of prayers,
prostration and adoration to complement their practice. This is