Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

particulars in the complex science cannot be mentioned
here.
"My father-in-law," Mr. Chen said, "made a special
study of geomancy under many famous teachers in
China. He spent much money and many long years
of learning, and finally became an expert. He knew
very well what was and what was not an auspicious
place, and then," said the yogi sadly, "he was killed
by the Communists, never having had a chance to
apply all his knowledge to his own practice."
f. The Earth gods of that place should sympathize with
your intentions to meditate there and be kind to you.
3. Four General Conditions
These are mentioned in every religion as indispensable
as a background to meditation. They are:
a. For Buddhists, to have good knowledge and
instructions in Dharma. For meditators everywhere, this
means knowing what to meditate upon.
b. To have good friends who help one and do not
obstruct, and to be surrounded by those with right views
or at least by those sympathetic to one's aspirations for
practice.
c. To possess sufficient wealth to provide for necessities;
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