Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

to strengthen our faith in the Buddha, while for the sixth
the mind should be firmly established in the
Dharma-Jewel by meditating upon the Buddha's
teachings as the highest and most secure of refuges.
2. Thinking-wisdom
This can only be developed if one's thinking is trained
to be of an even quality, not breaking from
Dharma-objects for sensual distractions. It should be
continuous, without a break, concentrating on problems
of Dharma.
From stories of the learned followers of Confucius, one
may learn much of what this means. There was Guan
Ning, for instance, who for fifty years sat on a hard
wooden seat in concentration—his continual sitting left
a deep imprint.
Chang Zi Shao studied a teaching of his Master for forty
years, kneeling erect on a floor of tiles in front of a large
pillar. After his sitting, two holes in the tiles were
distinctly visible.
Zuo Si had the idea to write a good composition to
describe the capital city and its beauties. First, before
writing and completing his works, he thought upon his
subject for twelve years.
Another writer, Wang Chong, wanted to compose his
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