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10th Biennial JAINA Convention
Jainism and Meditation
Jyotindra Doshi
"JINA" means victor: the individual who has conquered his passions of anger, pride, greed, hatred, and thoroughly achieved self-realization. The follower of Jina is Jain. Jainism directs each individual, like you and me, how to make upward progress of our spirit, soul, and how to gain eternal happiness in our life.
There are five codes of conduct:
1) Non-Violence (Ahimsa) 2) Truth (Satya) 3) Non-Stealing (Achauraya) 4) Purity of body and mind (Brahmacharya) 5) Non-possessiveness (Aparigrah)
These codes are similar to the ethical code preached by other religions in the world.
In our body there are five major power centers:
1) Center of Knowledge located on the top of the head. 2) Center of Perception located between the eyebrows. 3) Center of Purification located in the throat. 4) Center of Happiness located near the heart. 5) Center of Energy located in the navel area.
Following is the process of mediation through which we control our mind and concentrate on the great qualities of our soul.
1) Breathing Technique: Exhale-Inhale nine times at each power center.
2) Sound Vibration: Chanting 'OHM' or Navkarmantra.
3) Feel the flow of energy through different centers starting from the navel to the head.
4) Think about pure qualities of the soul. Think about a perfect, bodiless soul.
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