Benefits of the Practice Prof.P.L.Dhar

Benefits of practice…….1 Self control pausing before action=> look before you leap ....mindfulness acts like the brakes on a car …seize that decisive moment when the mind is still open to receive skillful directions, reduction in rash and aggressive behaviour Ability to face the vicissitudes of life with equanimity - reduction in escapist tendencies: smoking, drinking, drugs < from REACTIVE to PROACTIVE>

Benefits of practice…….2 Increase in concentration & efficiency reduced digressive thoughts & day dreams… practice of living in the present Clarity of goals and the hierarchy of values, ability to resist temptations, distinguish between ‘urgent’ and ‘important’ ; and say NO

Benefits of practice……3 Proper self appraisal-knowledge of strengths and Weaknesses … mindfulness is like a mirror Increases Humility and Forgiveness

Benefits of practice……4 Increased selfless love and compassion - improvement in relationships , working together ….mental impurities are the enemies which besiege our inner household and destroy our peace and harmony Think WIN-WIN SYNERGISING Motivation for self less service

Benefits of practice……5 Manifestation of higher ‘needs’ - increased self fulfillment bare observation reduces attachment to ‘self’ opens the GATEWAY to spiritual growth, abiding peace and happiness.

There are no problems in Life……...only situations Por todo esto, propongo que de hoy en adelante; Respond unwisely : suffer Respond wisely : grow

Wisdom Accepting what we can not change, changing what we can, and knowing the difference between the two ! {pragmatism} The wisdom of “Impermanence”=> whatever arises due to conditions, ceases naturally in due course ! Thoughts , emotions are evanescent , would cease naturally provided we do not interfere Patient self observation is all that we need to practice !