Stay on the Path: The Power of Depth in Meditation

In a world overflowing with options and endless distractions, the restless mind craves novelty. It is easy to treat meditation like a collection of shimmering jewels—sampling one, then another, dazzled by their surfaces but never unlocking the treasures within. Yet, the essence of meditation lies not in skimming across the waves but in diving deeply, allowing the ocean’s quiet mystery to envelop you.

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For beginners, it is natural—and even encouraged—to explore. Like bees seeking nectar, we flit from flower to flower, searching for what feels right. But eventually, if we are to taste the true sweetness, we must settle on a single bloom and return to it, again and again, with unwavering attention.

Why Depth Matters

Meditation isn’t about finding peace alone, peace is only part of the journey, and a pre-requisite to go deeper and finding treasures of insight. Meditation isn’t about managing stress—it’s a path to profound understanding and awakening. Meditation is not merely a practice; it is a journey inward, a return to our original nature. To go deep is to confront the truth of your being—the beauty, the ache, the infinite vastness. This cannot be rushed or discovered through surface-level dabbling. Depth demands commitment.

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The deeper you go, the more the layers of the mind unfold:

• First, you meet restlessness and resistance, the mind’s ceaseless chatter and doubt. These are not barriers but gates, inviting you to go further.

• Then comes stillness, not as an absence, but as a living, breathing presence that holds you. Here, insight arises—not from thought, but from a wisdom that emerges like light through the cracks.

• Finally, the path disappears, and you see that the destination was never elsewhere—it was always within you.

In Buddhist traditions, we call this the practice of going beyond. Beyond distraction. Beyond doubt. Beyond self.

Triyana Meditation: A Path for Depth Seekers

Triyana Meditation is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It is a system rooted in the profound teachings of Buddhism’s three great vehicles:

• Theravāda, which offers the grounding of discipline and clarity, like the roots of a great tree.

• Mahāyāna, which opens the heart to compassion as vast as the sky.

• Vajrayāna, which reveals the luminous essence of all things, hidden in plain sight.

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These traditions are not separate streams but tributaries flowing into the same river. In Triyana, we guide you step by step, inviting you to journey deeper, honoring where you are while offering tools to explore what lies beyond.

Your Invitation to Go Deeper

The Triyana Meditation Teacher Training begins on April 4th, 2025. This program is primarily for teachers and coaches, but open for anyone who are ready to put in the work because the yearning to uncover meditation’s true depth—through a journey of study, practice, and awakening, is calling you to go deeper.

Enrollment is now open, with a Super Early Bird discount available until December 13th, 2024.

Commit to a single path, and the path will reveal its endless expanse.

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As one teacher said:

“If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. Chase one, and it will lead you to the forest’s heart.”

Take this moment. Choose the well you will dig. Go deep enough, and the living water will rise to meet you.

Lama Chimey

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Published by Lama Chimey

Buddhist Minister, Meditation & Dharma Teacher

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