Buddhist Society of Western Australia A Calm Mind and Its Benefits | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group
Jan 30, 2026
Guided steps to let calm arise naturally through meditation. Advice on comfortable posture and patience when the mind resists. Reflections on silence as a route to mental health and inner happiness. Practical plans for a small Dhamma hall and how monastic life supports practice.
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Calmness As A Natural, Functional State
- Calmness is a natural state that improves how life functions and creates harmony.
- Ajahn Santutthi emphasizes placing yourself in calming situations to let calm arise naturally.
Create Conditions That Invite Calm
- Put yourself in situations that encourage calm and allow peace to arise naturally by sitting to meditate regularly.
- Make meditation part of your routine so the mind learns to settle without forcing it.
Sit Comfortably And Release Worry
- Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and give yourself permission not to worry while meditating.
- When a task arrives, handle it when needed and avoid excessive pre-emptive worrying.