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‘Let the mind feel that mindfulness is effortless’
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When treading on the path of Nirvana, gradually we need to arrive at the point to correct yourself on how mindfulness should be conducted. By force or effortless? It should be effortless. Trying to conduct mindfulness by force would burden yourself. When you forget something, how would you feel? Sad.
That is because you did it by force. Let the mindfulness be effortless. What if we say be aware that you are in mindfulness effortlessly? That is also wrong because, on the other hand, it means that you have conducted. So, what should be done is let the mind feel that mindfulness is effortless. Now your mind is so relaxed. Your senses have begun to be clearer. Then your appearance such as eyes, ears and nose become pleasant. This is caused by mindfulness.
If someone accomplishes the Nirvana, his senses become clearer and pleasant. He lives in an effortless mindfulness without any burden. This is the first step. We need to analyze conducting mindfulness by force and effortlessly.
What is more important of these two is getting to know the effortless mindfulness. Not only for a person who seeks Nirvana but also a commoner. If you try to do it by force, you tend to forget more. The second factor is to be aware of the law of relativity. What does that mean? This is how it is done.
The world exists on a duality irrespective of whether it is observed either physically or spiritually. Where there is black, there is also white, a rise and a fall, fire and water, warm and cold and tall and short. This applies to the spiritual world too. We can find them in Thripitaka. One is Sumedha stories in Buddha Wansa Pali. This duality cannot be seen, heard, smelled, tasted or felt but enlightened. That is Nirvana. Now you are clear on the duality in the external world.
Even the thoughts are born in a duality as we research mentally. Read the Sutra named Girimananda in Anapana Sanyuktha. In most of the Sutras, Lord Buddha has mentioned about this duality. It is also mentioned in the Sutra Salleka in Majjima Nikaya. Everything is about the duality within the mind.
In Buddhism, meditation on breathe in – breathe out (ana-pana) has a deep meaning. We all think ana-pana bhavana is about meditating on breathe in – breathe out. It is not. Do not be mistaken. It is all about meditation on two different natures of the mind. It is an analysis of the mind. What I say has a deep meaning. Nobody accepts this at once. But any wise person who research deep into the Dhamma knows it. It is an analysis of the mind.
– Ven. Siri Samanthabadra Thera
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed today (06) from Air Force Base Anuradhapura concluding his State visit to Sri Lanka. The Indian Premier embarked on a tour to Sri Lanka at the invitation from President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
This visit underscores the enduring relationship encapsulated by the theme “Friendship of Centuries, Commitment to a Prosperous Future,” further solidifying the bonds between India and Sri Lanka.
This marks Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka, which has further enhanced the economic, cultural, and historical relations between the two nations, while also reinforcing their multifaceted partnership. This visit by the Indian Prime Minister reinforces Sri Lanka’s important role in India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision concerning diplomatic relations.
This state visit is anticipated to yield significant results on various collaborative initiatives, fostering a path towards mutual growth and development. The citizens of Sri Lanka will soon be able to witness the fruitful outcomes of these partnerships, and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit will mark a significant milestone in the government’s pursuit of sustainable development focused on the needs of the people.
Accompanying Indian Prime Minister Modi were Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and a delegation of senior officials from the Indian government.
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President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
The upgraded Maho–Omanthai railway line and the newly installed Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system were officially commissioned by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (06)
The Prime Minister of India is currently visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, reinforcing the longstanding bond encapsulated in the theme “Friendship of Centuries Commitment to a Prosperous Future” between the two nations.
Highlighting one of the key aspects of this visit, the two leaders participated in these inaugural ceremonies. The President and the Prime Minister of India jointly unveiled the commemorative plaque and commissioned the railway line and signalling system.
The upgraded Maho-Omanthai Railway Line project was carried out with funding through the Indian Credit Line, totalling an investment of US$ 91.27 million. The Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system, established as a result of President Disanayake’s recent visit to India, was funded by the Indian Government at a cost of USD 14.89 million.
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Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, currently on a State visit to Sri Lanka, along with President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura this morning (06) and received blessings.
Following his visit to the sacred site, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to the Udamaluwa, where he met with the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwarakalaviya, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera, for a cordial discussion.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister shared that relics of the Buddha were discovered in excavations conducted in his home state of Gujarat during the 1960s. He further stated that he would discuss with the President of Sri Lanka the possibility of exhibiting these sacred relics in Sri Lanka.
Responding to a request made by the Atamasthanadhipathi to develop Bodh Gaya as a spiritual city, Prime Minister Modi assured that he would take the necessary steps after discussions with President Disanayake and work towards making it a reality.
The Maha Sangha, led by the Atamasthanadhipathi, chanted Seth Pirith and invoked blessings on the Indian Prime Minister.
The Indian Prime Minister also left a commemorative note in the special guest book at the site. In addition, he formally declared open the newly constructed ‘Makara Thorana’ within the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises.
The occasion was also attended by Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya Temple Ven. Ethalawetunawewe Gnanathilaka Thera and other Atamasthana Viharadhipathi Theras, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, North Central Province Governor Wasantha Jinadasa, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and others.
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Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi concludes State Visit to Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
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