Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

the mental components. Pride of self may definitely be
purified through this meditation, yet still one cannot
positively use all six elements. Therefore, one must pass
on to Mahayana teachings, and ultimately to the
Vajrayana.
Readers should pay great attention to the three stages of
our whole system of meditation, and then it will be easy
to see the most important point of this book, which is
my own opinion and one never talked about by the
ancient sages, either those of Tibet or China. Thus, all
who read this book must not only recognize the unity of
the Buddhist tradition of meditation and wisdom but
practice accordingly, and moreover, practice
thoroughly.
As regards the time which should be spent in these
various yanas: Hinayana meditations should be given
three years' continuous practice, and the same amount of
time should be allowed for the realization of sunyata in
the Mahayana. Then at least six years should be devoted
to the Vajrayana for the attainment of Buddhahood.
Altogether this makes up a twelve-year meditation
program for hermits and yogis who are really serious
about practice. From such concentrated attention to
meditation, one will surely attain Enlightenment in this
life. (See Appendix I, Part One, C, 7.)
It may happen that one is fortunate enough to meet a
Vajrayana guru well-learned and experienced in the
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