RIGHT WAY OF MEDITATION
RIGHT WAY OF MEDITATION
Amid the world of conflict, Buddha's path is what we seek
To get rid of Pain and Self, meditation truly helps
The first step we need to take, paying absolute homage
To Buddha the Greatest Lord, without worries anymore
Then we learn to love and care, with our best to give and share
Yet keep our heart low as dust, being humble is a must
We sit in a quiet space, lotus form a grounded base
No more stir and no more strain, eyes cast down, we now remain
First of all we recognize, the body will quickly die
Old and ill, our lives will end, it's the truth we comprehend
Our mind is a messy cloud, with thoughts that shout out too loud
Our heart holds to what is wrong, and sins have filled us so long
We have to realize well that ignorance long does dwell
Deep in the soul, still unseen, no matter where we'll have been
We must spend long time to ponder more the fact
That we did much past crime, driven by the ego trap
Even though we could have great achievement somewhere,
don't forget the truth, sin and ego are still there
Lower abdomen lies the root of thoughts
There rests attention, mind can pause
We begin to breathe little, slow and soft
Mind and Breath now meet at one point
Breath and Mind will meet when we breathe little
Breath keeps Mind in peace together
Once we were the one who thought, now we find the thoughts unreal
We won't try to stop the thoughts, we just know and let them go
We keep focus on the point where Breath and Mind stick as one
Thoughts will be fading away, mindfulness grows day by day
Even when the mind finds peace, we must still be clear and stay
Ego and sin never cease to keep all conceit at bay
In daily life even while working and not sitting in meditation
We must remain anchored in ourselves with the clear insight that
This SELF is merely ignorance and defilement
Enlightenment means the absence of Self
Therefore as long as the Self remains, there is no cause for satisfaction
NAMO SAKIYA MUNI BUDDHA
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?
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85.7% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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14.3% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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