Mahasi Sayadaw: Objective

Mahasi Sayadaw was Burmese Buddhist philosopher. Explore interesting quotes on objective.

Mahasi Sayadaw: 26 quotes0 likes

“Sometimes the mind may wonder about practice itself. For example, the mind may wander off into analyzing whether an object was noted effectly, or sequentially, or vividly. The mind may wander off into thinking about how one is going to note an object. Under these circumstances, insight concentration cannot arise.”

Source: Manual of Insight (1945), pp. 62-63

“When one cultivates strong concentration by means of tranquility or insight meditation, the mind is no longer distracted by thoughts and other hindrances. Such pure concentration, continuously focused on an object for either tranquility or insight, is considered mental purification. A mind associated with such concentration is also purified of hindrances due to the power of the concentration.”

Source: Manual of Insight (1945), p. 45

“Momentary concentration that focuses on mental or physical objects from moment to moment is called nondistraction (avikkhepa), a mental state that is the opposite of restlessness. When momentary concentration becomes strong, the mind seems to penetrate its object every time an object is noted.”

Source: Manual of Insight (1945), p. 62

“A restless state of mind that wanders away from an object while observing it is a mental state called restlessness (uddhacca). It flies away from the object. Due to restlessness the mind cannot remain very long with an object but often wanders elsewhere.”

Source: Manual of Insight (1945), p. 62

“Every time one notes an object well it gives rise to delight. As a result of this, practice becomes enjoyable.”

Source: Manual of Insight (1945), p. 68