Reference points for stepping on the process of walking in the general boat
Stepping (stepping) is one of the most important characteristics in the process of holding the filial piety of the old monk under the fruit of the teacher, and it is also one of the most finishing touches. Sincere bow to the fruit of filial piety to the old monk, grateful to the teacher for mercy, selflessness. Now I would like to talk about some reference points for personal understanding, please refer to it.
The steps should not be too big, too large space for a long time, not calm, not as usual; Pay attention to the forward shift of the center of gravity, alternating left and right, rhythmically, and swinging your arms naturally back and forth at the same time in accordance with the rhythm of your breathing (not alternate left and right).
Pay attention to the center of gravity of a line, step down (step) down, the sound is released, and at the same time exhale outward, the rhythm of the beginning of the exhalation should be short and powerful, crisp and neat, never oily cavity slippery, never drag mud and water, the essentials of exhalation is to be fast, to be powerful, crisp, the most important thing is that after the exhalation, there is a slight pause process that does not exhale or inhale, this process is also a maintenance process, is the key to the whole method of chanting Buddha, many people are used to using a slippery cavity here, unwilling to take it seriously, relying on strength to deal with the past; With this point, this chanting of the Buddha has vitality. This process of not exhaling and not inhaling is to digest all fatigue factors and consumption factors on the spot into an invisible process, that is, the rotation of exhalation and inhalation is completed, and each link of this process is very complete, each link is very peaceful, and each link is very calm, with tension and relaxation.
It can be considered that this is the smallest life unit, the most basic life unit, the most vital basic unit. It is not easy to be calm and unhurried in this basic unit, and the average person's heart is very coarse, so this subtle process cannot be successfully completed; What is most needed in this process is mental strength, the mental strength to strive for perfection in 80,000 fine lines; What is needed is patience, meticulousness, seriousness, not luck, not laziness, perseverance, continuity, and seriousness beyond any degree, gratitude and respect.
The rhythm of the body pays attention to the body movements are slightly first, and the sound is slightly second, but it is basically synchronized, and the so-called sequence is conveniently said to be just an interval of 0.001 seconds. It is easy for the body to follow the sound, but it is very tiring for the body to follow the sound.
The feet should not be lifted too high, slightly lifted, more translational components, a bit like an elephant's step, each step is very calm, the center of gravity moves very soft and even, each step seems to be able to take root in the ground; It's a bit like a lion's step, every step is grasped on the ground, it is a kind of power of the king of the forest, it is a power of the king to patrol, it is a power of infinite confidence, as if every step has enough energy to make the sky fall into the ground. Every step is mighty, strong, clean and neat, never mother-in-law, dragging mud and water; The rhythm of this dark energy must be used well, like a lion's roar, and the most subtle resonance of all body and mind is this link, and it is also the finishing touch of stepping (stepping) on the boat.
The knee can not have an exaggerated bending action, just a symbolic little bending, all the movements are the smallest amplitude, the softest bending, the smallest degree of influence on the heart, the mind is only on the Buddha name, the body movement is just a convenience, only with the minimum cost to achieve it. Those who move too much in the knee will not be able to last, they will focus on the form, and they will have a discordant mentality.
The Buddha character of Amitabha Buddha is easy to control the rhythm with a drag sound, especially when the slow board is to rely on the drag sound of this Buddha to control the plate, otherwise it is easy to be robbed of the board, and there is no way to sing it again. If ordinary people can't control it, they will definitely sing faster and faster, and when they can't sing anymore, they won't sing. After the Buddha word is recited or delayed, the character must reflect the characteristics of calmness, this position is not calm, everything is calm, and it is false; First of all, you must be calm between the fourth and fifth steps of the footsteps, and you must inhale well before turning.
Pace: The pace of the allegro must be small, even small to only a quarter or even a fifth of a foot forward each time, the smaller the pace, the easier it is to grasp the rhythm calmly, the pace is small to be easy to be calm, the mood is stable, in order to cooperate with the interpretation of the beautiful sound, otherwise it is the sound of impatience, the sound of unevenness, the voice of seeking, the sound of frivolity.
Sliding step: Increase the swing range of your arms, and stretch your feet forward naturally, which can expand your stride length and cope with special situations
The subtle action of stepping (stepping) requires a very delicate heart to correspond, and the average person is used to being sloppy, it is difficult to calm down, recognize the truth, go down finely, and cooperate deeply; It's easiest to be sloppy. And it's very hard to see with the naked eye; Therefore, it is easy to become a blind spot in the operation, and it is also a watershed in the depth of chanting. And this subtle standard is so difficult to say, I know it when I talk about it, I understand it, and I know that it is such a simple and trivial problem, I know it. Actually, I don't know. If you really do it, you can only know if you have done it with 84,000 fine lines. Knowing is knowing in the heart, the Tao is done to ---- the way is done. A person must have an awareness of himself: know the importance, mystery, secret, and detail of this link and subtle actions, and then carefully play and experience the details of the practice with his own heart, and it is possible to slowly pass the test after long-term practice.
Question: If you want to step (step) on your feet, is it better to take smaller steps, and should not exceed the distance of one foot? Why do most people like to take big steps, most of them are one and a half steps, or even two steps?
Answer: stepping (stepping) foot action must have the body's center of gravity to move with, and the rhythm of the grasp should be just right, the stride length is too large and the center of gravity is not easy to shift, or the heart has a big stride obstruction, the rhythm is not sufficient, it is not easy to step on (step) the foot, especially with dark energy is more difficult, time is not sufficient; People who do not step on (step) on their feet are accustomed to taking big steps, which is related to the usual rough mentality, and also has a close relationship with the impetuous mentality. There are also most people who don't pay attention to the rhythm of development, and are accustomed to doing it in one breath, not breathing in and out, and solving the problem of life and death invisibly. Every step is not unhurried, and there is a breath that is in the way. Most people have an impatient mentality when they chant Buddha, and they like to do everything in their worldly habits, and it is best to do it all at once, and it is best to do it quickly. A recitation, a quick recitation, is not a soft and peaceful recitation of the Buddha. This kind of quick thinking is inconclusive and fundamentally flawed. It will be reflected in the mentality of impatience. This kind of thinking is not corresponding to liberation, and it implies luck, dishonesty, unsolidity, etc. This kind of thought corresponds to a big step, a second step.
