Section 28: Meditation Basics (靜坐基礎) - Cultivating Stillness

Dajiao (大教) • Section 28

Meditation Basics

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🧘 Why Stillness Matters for Liuren Practitioners

In the Dajiao level, the practitioner must learn to cultivate Internal Stillness (Jing - 靜) . Without mental stability, the Fa-power remains external and scattered. Meditation is not an escape from the world, but the process of "Stabilizing the Shen" (Spirit) so that the practitioner can command the Altar with clarity and confidence.

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1. Understanding the Role of Stillness

The untrained mind is easily scattered by the "Noise" of daily life and the "Sha" of the environment. A Dajiao practitioner uses silent contemplation to:

Practice Goal	Metaphysical Impact	Ritual Result
Stabilizing the Shen	Prevents energy from leaking during stress.	Maintains the "Iron Plate" protection under pressure.
Refining Focus	Allows the intent (Yi) to become sharp.	Empowers talismans with a strong "Dan" (Core).
Lineage Connection	Clears the mental fog between disciple and Altar.	Receives clearer guidance during diagnostic work (Chá Shì).

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2. Basic Silent Contemplation (靜坐)

This foundational practice trains the practitioner to maintain an upright heart and a steady mind.

Internal Centering (20-30 minutes)

Preparation:

Sit comfortably with a straight spine.
Tongue touching the upper palate (connecting the pulse).
Hands folded in the lap or resting on the knees.
Eyes soft or half-closed, looking inward.

The Practice:

Settling: Breathe naturally. Observe the rise and fall of the breath without forcing it.
Centering: Rest your internal focus on the Altar in your mind's eye (or your physical Altar if present).
Stability: When distracting thoughts arise, gently acknowledge them and return your focus to the lineage connection.
Sincerity: Maintain a feeling of respect and sincerity (Cheng Xin) throughout the silence.

Sealing:

At the end of the session, rub your palms together.
"Wash" your face with the warm palms.
Slowly open your eyes and maintain the centered state as you resume your day.

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3. Conclusion: The Master's Silence

True Shen Gong is found in stillness. By training the mind to remain unmoved, the practitioner mirrors the unshakeable authority of the Liuren Xianshi . This internal stability is the true secret behind "immediate ritual efficacy."

"If the spirit is still, the world is still. If the heart is centered, the Fa is absolute."

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Next Steps

Continue Your Dajiao Training

With stillness established, proceed to refine your energetic awareness:

Section 29: Energetic Pulse — Understanding the internal flow.
Review Dajiao Progress — Track your internal training.