Analysis of the Process of Practicing Vipassana Meditation of the Dhamma Practice Center Wat Phrathat Cho Hae, Royal Monastefy, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province

Abstract

This article has three objectives: 1) to study the principles of Vipassana meditation practice in Theravada Buddhist scriptures; 2) to study the methods of Vipassana meditation practice at the Dhamma Practice Center Wat Phrathat Cho Hae, Royal Monastefy, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province; and 3) to analyze the methods of Vipassana meditation practice at the Dhamma Practice Center Wat Phrathat Cho Hae, Royal Monastefy, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province. The research was qualitative and in-depth interviews. The data were collected and analyzed and compiled in a descriptive format. The research findings are: 1) There are four methods of Vipassana meditation practice: Vipassana meditation practice preceded by Samatha or Vipassana, called Samathayanika Samadhi, which refers to meditation that relies on Samatha as the basis for entering Vipassana Samadhi; and Vipassanayanika, who practices Vipassana without yet attaining Jhana Samadhi. When the Four Foundations of Mindfulness are continuously developed with diligence, clear awareness, and mindfulness, Knowing and realizing the three characteristics in name and form 2) The Vipassana meditation practice method of the Dhamma Practice Center Wat Phrathat Cho Hae, Royal Monastefy, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province a step-by-step teaching format for Vipassana meditation. It teaches awareness according to the Satipatthana principles by determining the correct form of breathing, that is, wherever the breath goes in and out correctly, then determine that place. There are two places for correct breathing: the nose and the stomach. The nose is only clear at the beginning. When the subtle wind does not clearly appear. The area around the stomach, where there is a swelling and contraction, can be clearly and consistently determined. Although it is quite difficult to practice at the beginning, if the instruction is not correct, the swelling and contraction will not be found or will not be clear. The determination on the stomach can be determined for any length of time and the state will be more clearly revealed than the nose. 3) Analysis of the Vipassana meditation practice method of the Dhamma Practice Center Wat Phrathat Cho Hae, Royal Monastefy, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province has followed the teachings of Phra Phrom Mongkol (Thong Sirimonkol Mahathera) of Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Worawihan, Chiang Mai Province. It emphasizes mindful awareness and concentration on Satipatthana body, feelings, mind, and dhamma continuously without interruption. Develop and progress to various levels of Vipassana knowledge.