Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: the Visualisation of the Tantric Stupa 2.

Second week of the introductory Buddhist meditation course in the Triratna Buddhist Community on Visualising the Tantric Stupa. Specific themes are the Meaning of Symbolism, Formless Meditation and the White Sphere of the Stupa, corresponding to the element water. Extended guided practice and introduction to posture for meditation: Taught by Suvannavira. @Suvannavira3 00:00:00 Introduction to visualizing the tantric stupa - A welcome and introduction to the tantric stupa visualization course. - A review of previous videos related to Buddhism and stupas. - Description of the various elements symbolized by the stupa. 00:01:11 Symbolism and elements of the stupa - The yellow cube at the bottom of the stupa symbolizes the element of earth. - Earth is associated with strength and resistance. - Introduction to ratha sambhu, one of the five buddhas of the mandala. 00:02:16 Visualization of the stupa - Explanation that visualization does not have to be taken literally. - The possibility of visualizing a stupa within oneself. - A place to visualize stupa in the body. 00:03:34 Supportive meditation - Introduction to body awareness meditation. - Questions about the practice of visualizing stupa. - Invitation to share experiences. 00:04:47 The meaning of symbolism in Tantric Buddhism - An overview of the meaning of symbolism in Tantric Buddhism. - The white sphere on the porch of the stupa is associated with the element of water and the Buddha Akshya. - An introduction to...