Tao Meditation: Point

*G_Man* · 07-06-2007, 06:54 PM

Make the mind
A single point

The key to meditation is to concentrate the mind into a single point. There are many methods for doing this, from singing, to listening to holy words, to contemplative procedures. But at the end result is the same:: to focus our minds sharply.

A point has a definite position in space but neither size nor shape.

A point marks an actual place in time, such as a point of departure.

A point is the very essence of something, as in the point of an idea.

A point is a coordinate for navigation.

A point is the dominant center, as in the principal point of perspective.

A point determines our outlook, as in point of view.

Once the mind is made into a single point, it takes on the above attributes. In contrast, a mind that is not focused is dispensed over a wide area. Its thoughts are scattered, its energies at the mercy of a thousand influences and is easily disoriented. The result is confusion, ignorance, unhappiness, and helplessness. A mind that is clearly focused, however, receives all to say that its world revolves around it. It is no longer has to chase after all that appears before it.

point
365 Tao
Deng Ming-Dao
ISBN: 0.06.250223.9

NightFaery · 07-06-2007, 08:11 PM

very good G thank you!

**Sp00k** · 07-07-2007, 06:50 AM

The essence of focus.

*G_Man* · 07-07-2007, 02:08 PM

I posted in one of Crowgyrl's threads about finding 'direction' and had trouble articulating what I meant.

I think this is the essence of my dilemna. For the first time in a long time I have been without a "point" to focus on.

I need this point and need it quick I think.

**Noodles** · 07-07-2007, 05:21 PM

I know the feeling. If you chase it or try to pin it down in a hasty fashion under the duress
of the urgency to find it, it will probably not be the focus or point you really need.