Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: the Visualisation of the Tantric Stupa 3.

Third week of the introductory Buddhist meditation course in the Triratna Buddhist Community on Visualising the Tantric Stupa. Specific themes are the Meaning of the Elements, the Metta bhavana Meditation and the Red Cone of the Stupa, corresponding to the element Fire. Taught by Suvannavira. @Suvannavira3 00:00:00 Introduction to meditation and symbols - The video is about the humble meditation and visualization of tantric stupa. - Symbols are different from signs and can only be understood through oneself. - Symbols such as the lotus have verbal expression, but it is important to focus on them. 00:01:16 The meaning of symbols and their perception - Symbols awaken energy and are important for finding authentic symbols. - The white sphere is associated with water and the equality of fluidity and cohesion. - Practicing meditation on the element of water includes mantra repetition and formless meditation. 00:04:19 Elements in the tantric phase - The elements in the pre-tantric phase are common to all Buddhist schools. - The Red Canon is associated with Amitabha Buddha and develops loving kindness. - The five elements are earth, water, fire, air, and space. 00:07:08 Meaning of the elements - The elements are present in all schools of Buddhism. - Earth symbolizes resistance and strength, water symbolizes fluidity and cohesion, fire symbolizes temperature, and air symbolizes lightness and mobility. - These elements are known as rupa, the material universe. 00:10:34 Rupa and...