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This talk / Q&A was originally posted on Ven. Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu’s YouTube Channel. To watch it on YouTube kindly click here.
00:00 Start
01:26 To ask questions: https://ask.sirimangalo.org/
06:41 How can we develop a consistent and stable meditation practice?
08:42 Hi Bhante, I know it's silly, but I'm really afraid of the idea of demonic beings coming to take me in my sleep. Any advice?
12:33 I observe that when patience runs out, I feel an explosion growing internally, like "I can't take it anymore.” How would you note it? I'm noting "enough," or "stop."
14:41 What should I focus on while meditating if I'm having hard time breathing?
15:38 After meditation, I feel relatively aligned. However after engaging with non-meditators I feel less aligned. Any tips on maintaining mindfulness whilst connecting with others?
18:28 How does one become mindful while eating?
20:38 I don’t interact much with others as I often don't enjoy it, yet I sometimes feel lonely. Should I force myself to interact with others more? I know sangha is important in Buddhism so maybe I should [missing text?]
25:42 [When] noting "wanting," there is also the sensory memory of what I want. The more I want something, more dominating is the memory, like someone screaming it and threatening to torture me horribly? What can I do?
29:27 I struggle with resistance to change. I've been practicing for three years, but I feel like I've let go of nothing. I conceptually see the truth of impermanence, but some change still feels unacceptable. Any advice?
35:11 Sometimes when I try to bring my focus back to the breath, I feel a bit like a child having a temper tantrum on the inside. What does this mean?
37:27 I learned to meditate with you, but because of that I'm used to meditating in English. Should I meditate in my native language instead?
38:24 At-home courses are very confusing to me: such as time zone differences. Is there any help available?
38:54 When the practice becomes very thin, barely there, passing away nearly as it arises, barely distinguishable, how does one practice then?
40:17 How does one be mindful about physical illness and get free from it? It's very hard for me. Any advice?
42:14 What can I do when I can't bear the difficult emotion that I'm noting?
44:59 Should I swat or kill pests such as mosquitoes and flies when meditating? Or, should I send love and compassion?
45:32 Must I find a guru or teacher while on the spiritual path?
48:14 Is there a disadvantage in having a trained upasaka as a meditation teacher instead of a monk? I find upasakas to be effective in spreading the dhamma in places lacking sangas/knowledge about buddhism.
55:08 Where would I seek guidance as a Canadian in Buddhism? Are there any good places to go or Web sites to check out? I’m newer to Buddhism and am trying to figure things out more.
57:06 Sometimes I find myself telling people what to do, How do I note this and be mindful about it?
1:01:23 End
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Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support
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By Yuttadhammo BhikkhuThis talk / Q&A was originally posted on Ven. Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu’s YouTube Channel. To watch it on YouTube kindly click here.
00:00 Start
01:26 To ask questions: https://ask.sirimangalo.org/
06:41 How can we develop a consistent and stable meditation practice?
08:42 Hi Bhante, I know it's silly, but I'm really afraid of the idea of demonic beings coming to take me in my sleep. Any advice?
12:33 I observe that when patience runs out, I feel an explosion growing internally, like "I can't take it anymore.” How would you note it? I'm noting "enough," or "stop."
14:41 What should I focus on while meditating if I'm having hard time breathing?
15:38 After meditation, I feel relatively aligned. However after engaging with non-meditators I feel less aligned. Any tips on maintaining mindfulness whilst connecting with others?
18:28 How does one become mindful while eating?
20:38 I don’t interact much with others as I often don't enjoy it, yet I sometimes feel lonely. Should I force myself to interact with others more? I know sangha is important in Buddhism so maybe I should [missing text?]
25:42 [When] noting "wanting," there is also the sensory memory of what I want. The more I want something, more dominating is the memory, like someone screaming it and threatening to torture me horribly? What can I do?
29:27 I struggle with resistance to change. I've been practicing for three years, but I feel like I've let go of nothing. I conceptually see the truth of impermanence, but some change still feels unacceptable. Any advice?
35:11 Sometimes when I try to bring my focus back to the breath, I feel a bit like a child having a temper tantrum on the inside. What does this mean?
37:27 I learned to meditate with you, but because of that I'm used to meditating in English. Should I meditate in my native language instead?
38:24 At-home courses are very confusing to me: such as time zone differences. Is there any help available?
38:54 When the practice becomes very thin, barely there, passing away nearly as it arises, barely distinguishable, how does one practice then?
40:17 How does one be mindful about physical illness and get free from it? It's very hard for me. Any advice?
42:14 What can I do when I can't bear the difficult emotion that I'm noting?
44:59 Should I swat or kill pests such as mosquitoes and flies when meditating? Or, should I send love and compassion?
45:32 Must I find a guru or teacher while on the spiritual path?
48:14 Is there a disadvantage in having a trained upasaka as a meditation teacher instead of a monk? I find upasakas to be effective in spreading the dhamma in places lacking sangas/knowledge about buddhism.
55:08 Where would I seek guidance as a Canadian in Buddhism? Are there any good places to go or Web sites to check out? I’m newer to Buddhism and am trying to figure things out more.
57:06 Sometimes I find myself telling people what to do, How do I note this and be mindful about it?
1:01:23 End
Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/
How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/
Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/
Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/
Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support
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