Taming the Bull: The Buddhist Meditation Tips

In many Buddhist teachings the bull is the most common metaphor to the mind, as lots of time and effort are required to tame a bull.

In many Buddhist teachings the bull is the most common metaphor to the mind, as lots of time and effort are required to tame a bull. It is a very thoughtful and appropriate metaphor, as one who wants to tame and control his/her own mind needs to invest lots of time and effort to get its control.

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“The practice” is the simplest definition one can be given to the meditation and it’s the key to tame the mind. If we need to excel in a sport, we need to practice. And if we want to get good grades in subjects we need to study continuously. Consistency and perseverance are the promising strengths to achieve success in the physical world. Similarly, in meditation also we need to practice continuously. However, ‘the mind’ is intangible and unseen which makes it more challenging to control as per our wish.

There are many teachings on meditation and I prefer Lord Buddha’s preaching’s as it includes many comprehensive details of meditation. In his teachings there are four main characteristics of the human mind. By understanding these characteristics, we can ascertain the required effort to gain concentration…