Why do we practice meditation?
By clearing and purifying the mind, we cultivate a happy, peaceful, and compassionate heart, as well as the desire to help others. Therefore, it is essential to occasionally empty and purify our minds. One way to achieve this is through meditation.
The Mind’s Vessel
A mind filled with calmness becomes a tranquil vessel, while a mind filled with chaos becomes a restless vessel. A mind brimming with wisdom becomes a wise vessel, whereas one filled with foolish thoughts becomes a foolish vessel. A mind emptied of greed becomes a pure vessel, while one overflowing with desire becomes a vessel of avarice. The inherent essence of our mind is fundamentally one, but it changes based on the thoughts it holds.