The same closing practice
Each volume ends with this same short method — the Dhammakaya technique of Luang Por Sod of Wat Paknam. It’s a specific tradition’s practice, not generic mindfulness, offered as optional. (It’s the same appendix that closes Book One, reproduced here so this book stands on its own.)
- Settle in. A moment’s respect to what you hold sacred; steady the intention to be decent. It softens the mind.
- Recall the good you’ve done and mean to do, until you feel composed of it.
- Posture: cross-legged, right over left, hands the same, upright but easy; eyes softly closed, no squeezing.
- The sphere and the word: picture a clear bright crystal ball at the center of the body; gently repeat Samma Araham. Coax, don’t force.
- Rest your attention at its very center and let the inner brightness rise on its own.
Cautions: don’t use force; don’t crave to see; don’t fuss over the breath; keep the mind at your center through the day.
Weekend takeaway
Comfortable body, warm heart, a bright point at your center, a quiet word, zero force. Five minutes counts.