Meditation based on the words of the Buddha:
Why based on the words of the Buddha?
Meditating according to the Buddha’s authentic teachings ensures your practice is grounded in truth, clarity, and effectiveness. His words uniquely embody the true essence of Buddhism, offering guidance without contradiction or confusion. As the Dhamma Raja (King of Truth), the Buddha alone has provided teachings that lead directly to the right fruits and genuine benefits. By following his original words, your meditation journey remains pure, purposeful, and profoundly transformative.
Founder’s note
As the founder of Heir of Dhamma, I have dedicated more than a decade to practicing true Buddhism based on the words of the Buddha, mostly under Ajahn Kukrit in Thailand, a respected monk who teaches that true Buddhism is the Buddha’s words themselves. Over these years I’ve seen that, when practiced accordingly, the Buddha’s teaching proves itself. Each person can verify it directly through experience.
Respected voices who admired the Buddha’s teaching
The following remarks are commonly attributed to these figures and are shared to reflect how many great thinkers saw the Buddha’s insight aligning with truth and reason.
- Albert Einstein (physicist): Often noted that a future religion would be experiential, free of dogma, and compatible with science, ideas many point to as fitting Buddhism.
- Bertrand Russell (philosopher): Praised the Buddha above other religious founders for seeing reality clearly and teaching a path grounded in reason and ethics.
- H. G. Wells (historian/author): Called the Buddha one of history’s greatest figures, saying his message is universal and in harmony with many of our best modern ideas.
- J. Robert Oppenheimer (physicist): Observed that insights in modern physics echo older wisdom found prominently in Buddhist thought, a refinement of ancient truth.
Why this matters for you
Basing practice on the Buddha’s own words keeps your meditation clear, consistent, and effective: simple to follow, powerful in result, and oriented toward real benefit.
