Today I start mala using buddho as mantra. Sat on floor cross-legged. Took 3 refuge and 5 precepts. Put cushion on legs and rested hands on cushion. Crossed the mala in infinity ♾ shape with left thumb-forefinger on 1st bead after gurubead and right thumb-forefinger on opposite side of mala. Recite bud and move left bead. Recite dho and move right bead. There is a sonorous humming undertone. Felt like in a trance state. Quite peaceful and pleasant. I did 2 sittings one at 1 am and another at 7 am.
1 am sitting : did 30 mins then realized time flew so fast. Then continued another 15 mins which also felt very fast. Total 45 mins.
7 am sitting: is 30 mins. Time also flew very fast.
Here is a demo of the technique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i36GsCyeyJw
Some tips:
Do not visualize the Buddha, or, recall the Buddha's qualities - it is a hindrance. Just listen to the sound.
Do at least 20 mins each day for 6 weeks minimum.
Sit cross legged on floor, either (a) hold mala up in air, or, (b) resting hands on legs, or on (c) cushion on legs
When you reach the gurubead - don't pause, continue to recite.
Whenever you have used up a breath, take your time to breathe in normally and recite again. It can be either through the nose or the mouth.
You can move the beads in left hand and right hand simultaneously, or, left, then, right alternately.
Do no put or let the mala touch the ground during meditation.
Supposed to do 6 weeks of 30-mins each day and report to master after 1 week, then weekly reports.
PS
Today I had covid symptoms, but only confirmed with Test Kit the next day. Today is day 0 of covid.
Coincidence:
Today is 9/11 + covid + start of mala
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