Meditation
Happiness is a state of mind, therefore the real
source of happiness lies in the mind, not in external circumstances.
If our mind is pure and peaceful we shall be
happy, regardless of our external conditions, but if it is impure
and unpeaceful we shall never find happiness, no matter how much
we try to change our external circumstances.
Meditation enables us to cultivate those states
of mind that are conducive to peace and well-being, and eradicate
those that are not.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is a method for acquainting our mind with virtue.
The more familiar our mind is with virtue, the calmer and more
peaceful it becomes. When our mind is peaceful we are free
from worries and mental discomfort, and we experience true
happiness.
Benefits of Meditation
If we train our mind to become peaceful we shall be happy all the
time, even in the most adverse conditions but if our mind is not
peaceful, then even if we have the most pleasant external conditions
we shall not be happy. Therefore it is important to train our mind
through meditation.