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1994, Master Hai Kong performed an opening teaching to teachers and students of the University of Tong Ji - which is considered as the Chinese University of Cambridge in Shang Hai City. 3000 people attended that session and were touched by his wisdom, compassion and great empowerment power. Here are some QAs between the students and Master Haikong regarding TWDD meditation practice.

Q : After my meditation practice, sometimes I feel extremely relaxed and almost have no strength to think. Is this laziness or part of the practice process?
M:  This is a normal process which happens when there is a "shifting" between the practice and your subconscious.

Q : I can't seem to visualize the teacher's image very clearly or lose it completely during sitting meditation. I got a bit uncomfortable sensation when trying hard to get the visualization back, could you explain this for me?
M:  Do not "try too hard" with visualization. Mainly focus on reciting the Mantra. When unexpected vision arises, pleasant or unpleasant,
ignore it and keep concentrating on the Mantra recitation. The vision will go away eventually.

Q : In the standing meditation, My body usually stand still at first then shifting into various body movement. During this time my mind is always in peace. However, when the movement becomes stronger and stronger, my mind become more and more unsettled, and the initial peacefulness disappears.
M:  When you have concerns that your body will become "out of control", fear starts to bring up many "what-ifs" and a sense of unsettledness to
your mind. When this happens, be aware, tell yourself to relax and again  focus on the Mantra. Put everything aside and let it be. Your
body will spontaneously find its nature rhythm.

Q : My body, sometimes just head or neck move back and forth or in circle during the sitting meditation. Occasionally my hands also move around a little bit too. Is this nature, and should I go along with it?
M:  Be spontaneous.

Q : When lying down and practice, how can i keep the Mudra? (hand posture)
M:  You don’t need to hold mudra when in a lying down position.

Q : During standing meditation, I sometimes use my "thoughts" to remind myself the next move or to guide my movement then let it go on with the direction. It happens quite nature and spontaneous. Is it ok to do so?
M:  If you are doing series of movement such as certain Kong Fu set, Yoga or Tai Chi movement, you can use your "thoughts" to lead or "activate" the next move. Otherwise you don’t not need to purposely guide your movement.

Q : When doing standing meditation, seems the faster i recite the mantra, my movement gets stronger. Is it true that the recitation alway the faster the better?
M: When just starting the standing meditation, recite the mantra fast can help eliminate chaotic thoughts in our mind. When your body become
relaxed and move around, then recite the mantra by your nature speed.

Q : After some time into the sitting meditation, I always fall asleep and  forget what i was doing. Should I stop?
M:  No, "half awake half asleep" could be the start of going into Samadhi.

Q : When my body start to move, I sometimes forgot the recitation and visualization, does it matter?
M:  It's ok. However, once you realize that you have stopped the mantra, start again.

Q : In sitting meditation, should I focus only on the mantra or should I look for the "half awake half asleep" state?
M:  Only focus on reciting the mantra. ignore everything else.

Q : Should I visualize the teacher's posture as well?
M:  No, just focus on the facial area.

Q : In doing Guru Yoga, how can I put my focus to below my belly button and visualize the guru at the sometime?
M: Visualize the guru's image at where 1.3 inches (about four fingers width) below your belly button.