FAQ on Meditation 016
What should you do if no clear image is obtained?
First of all, you should not feel disappointed, whatever the clarity of the image which appears at the centre of the body. The mere presence of an image indicates that you have already attained a promising state of awareness. The brightness and clarity of the image can be increased by changing the mantra from 'Samma-Arahamâ to Îbrighter and brighter, clearer and clearerâ, and repeating these words instead. There is no harm in doing this. It will make your awareness more alert, clear and peaceful. Pay attention to the centre of the image, and you will perceive it much more clearly.
First of all, you should not feel disappointed, whatever the clarity of the image which appears at the centre of the body. The mere presence of an image indicates that you have already attained a promising state of awareness. The brightness and clarity of the image can be increased by changing the mantra from 'Samma-Arahamâ to Îbrighter and brighter, clearer and clearerâ, and repeating these words instead. There is no harm in doing this. It will make your awareness more alert, clear and peaceful. Pay attention to the centre of the image, and you will perceive it much more clearly.