its_dad_sanzo: (a holy man)
πŸŒ™ Toua Koumyou Sanzō Hoshi-sama the 30th γ€ε…‰ζ˜ŽδΈ‰θ”΅γ€‘ ([personal profile] its_dad_sanzo) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-04-28 08:55 pm

those who practice the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore see no more obstacles in their mind

Who: Devero, Koumyou Sanzo
Where: a locked room in the Quiet Car
When: Kazoo 26
What: Koumyou has been teaching Devero meditation to build his focus for a while now, preparing to teach him how to use his chi. This is one of those lessons, and they finally push a little further than just regular meditation.
Warnings: I can't see it needing any! But I will add them in here if something comes up.

This lesson has thus far gone the same as their previous lessons. Sitting in front of each other on the floor in a locked Quiet Car room, Koumyou holding Devero's hands, his voice quiet and rhythmic as he talks Devero through a series of meditation exercises.

In full lotus, if Devero was able to manage it, or partial lotus if not. Back ramrod straight.

"...Now," Koumyou's just finished one of the exercises, and continues in the same quiet voice, "gently hold onto the quiet, the stillness of your mind. Picture holding it in your cupped hands, like a glass bauble. Not too tightly, not too loosely."

Koumyou gives him a moment to try to envision that fully, and then, "And now, continue to hold it, and open your eyes. Observe the world without letting it change what you're holding. For as long as you can. If you have to shut them again, and return to the exercise, that's fine."

Now that he has the focus established, he has to start being able to maintain it outside of a full meditation.
subcircuits: (250 pounds of adorable)

[personal profile] subcircuits 2021-05-09 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
And Devero knows he knows it, which is why his only response is a forced-serene, "Look into your heart and you will find the answer to that question."

Then he puts his palms to his cheeks, feeling the heat there. "--But you can look at my face if you need a hint."
subcircuits: (down for a good time)

[personal profile] subcircuits 2021-05-09 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Devero laughs, delighted. "You bring it out in me, I can't help it!" he says, mock accusatory.