Mindful Awareness Meditation

Teaching offered by Master Bao Thanh

Introduction

Living with mindful awareness is a process of cultivation and diligent training—what we call practice. Mindful awareness is the precious jewel of the mind—it is the clear and direct knowing of all thoughts, emotions, and experiences in every second and moment of our lives.

 The Seven Precious Treasures and the Mysterious Gate 

"Seven Precious Treasures" refers to seven rare and valuable qualities.
"Mysterious Gate" means stepping through the doorway out of ignorance.
This meditation path offers a profound and noble method. If you listen and understand clearly with your thoughts, apply it with consistent practice, you will realize true mindful awareness.
This method helps us see clearly our own thoughts and emotions.
One who claims to be mindful but cannot see or understand their own thoughts and feelings is not truly mindful. We are often led by rising thoughts or bodily emotions. This emotional control creates suffering. For example, when we feel weak—we suffer. That feeling of weakness brings sadness. Aging brings sadness. Environmental discomfort—hot, cold, fit or unfit—causes suffering. If you can clearly observe your feelings, then the Awareness Nature present within those emotions allows you to transform your suffering. To live mindfully means we must practice this meditation of mindful awareness. That’s all.

Step 1: Anchoring in the Breath  

If you cannot rely on the in-and-out breath, clearly noticing each inhale and exhale, you will not be able to experience mindfulness. By observing and clearly knowing the breath, we develop mindfulness. Know when the breath enters, and when it leaves, when it stops. Some argue, 'You can meditate anytime!'—that’s only true once you’ve mastered the practice. For beginners, sitting is essential.
In Secret Meditation, there is a foundational principle drawn from ancient masters. The breath is a powerful energy source to regulate health, blood flow, and activate chakras. Practice this step for at least three months—100 days. Inhale through the nose, belly expands like a turtle. Exhale through the mouth, belly contracts. Hands rest right over left in your lap. Body relaxed. Sit steadily.

Step 2: Observing Bodily Sensations   

Use the same breathing method, but now observe the body’s sensations: heat, cold, itching, tingling, fatigue, restlessness, calm. Don’t react—just observe. Even if you’re itchy or thirsty, just watch. Practice this for at least 100 days or 3 months.

Step 3: Observing Your Thoughts   

As thoughts arise—future plans, past memories—observe them clearly without trying to change them. Acknowledge what arises, name it, and return to breath. Practice this step for 100 days.

Step 4: Mindfulness in the Present Moment

With breath, sensations, and thoughts stable, now cultivate present-moment awareness. Place your awareness at the third eye (between the eyebrows) and observe your posture inwardly with the mind. See clearly, remain centered. Practice for 3 months. After 1 year, all four steps will be complete.

Conclusion:
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This one-year, four-step training leads to a life of awakened awareness. Don’t expect transformation from a single day or retreat. Real change takes steady practice. Mindful Awareness Secret Meditation is a long but fruitful journey.

Wishing you success in your journey toward a mindful and awakened life.
Ma Sa Ốp Uê 🙏 Contemplate the Mind with Awareness
​Master Thich Bao Thanh

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