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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 Meditation Q&A Starting Soon
01:21 Meditate Together
15:23 When I begin to note sensations like “anxious, anxious" or "afraid, afraid" or any bodily sensations, I tend to react way more quickly before I could see those sensations clearly. Am I missing something here? Please advise.
17:34 How long should one stay with uncomfortable feelings before returning to stomach, and should one go back and forth between Stomach and those feelings if they persist?
19:02 Why should we note "calm", "still", or "quiet"? If the defilements stop arising, why can't we abide in stillness, knowing it's impermanent and not note it? This is very important to know what is/isn't the path.
22:52 If I can't feel a touch point, do I stay with the point until I feel something, or just note the lack of sensation and move on?
23:29 Can I note stepping right, stepping left in rhythm with my breath or should I keep noting and breathing separate?
27:11 We are visual creatures. I struggle to know when to note "seeing", as it is a ubiquitous occurrence. You say we must stick to one object, how to mediate the commutation of objects? What is the general principle?
28:04 How does meditation help one to socialize better?
29:27 How do we eradicate the misery and lack of abundance in this planet with the habit of meditation?
33:09 I’m confused about Buddhist morality. If pleasure is not inherently good, then would doing acts toward others that cause pleasure (giving gifts) be no more ethical than doing acts that cause pain?
35:55 Ending the suffering of all sentient beings was the ultimate goal of the Buddha, right? However, it seems unfeasible. So, is taking a bodhisattva vow more or less beneficial to one's progress?
39:05 How do I practice mindfulness towards someone I see daily at work whose actions and words annoy me often?
41:25 Do you have tips on how to deal with stagnation due to contentment?
43:53 What did the Buddha say about dealing with relationships with women in your life?
46:05 How do we make effective decisions with mindfulness? Do we note how we feel or do we assess pros and cons or both? Should I base it on my current state of mind and information, or think about the future?
49:33 When having no time, I worry and I am restless and angry through the day about doing 2 hours a day of formal meditation. I know it's about moments, not hours, but that's not solving the problem. What should I do?
51:53 Is mindful meditation enough to cultivate compassion and metta?
53:33 Often I am aware of multiple things happening in rapid succession and unable to note everything. Would attempting to do so be a hindrance to mindfulness? As mindfulness increases, does this improve?
54:15 What is the optimal duration and frequency of meditation? How does one figure it out?
55:08 Do all relationships eventually lead to suffering?
55:21 How do we stay mindful in the present moment, when the mind is racing with lots of thoughts? The thoughts are moments of anxiety, Shame, guilt and depression.
59:13 Sadhu...
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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 Meditation Q&A Starting Soon
01:21 Meditate Together
15:23 When I begin to note sensations like “anxious, anxious" or "afraid, afraid" or any bodily sensations, I tend to react way more quickly before I could see those sensations clearly. Am I missing something here? Please advise.
17:34 How long should one stay with uncomfortable feelings before returning to stomach, and should one go back and forth between Stomach and those feelings if they persist?
19:02 Why should we note "calm", "still", or "quiet"? If the defilements stop arising, why can't we abide in stillness, knowing it's impermanent and not note it? This is very important to know what is/isn't the path.
22:52 If I can't feel a touch point, do I stay with the point until I feel something, or just note the lack of sensation and move on?
23:29 Can I note stepping right, stepping left in rhythm with my breath or should I keep noting and breathing separate?
27:11 We are visual creatures. I struggle to know when to note "seeing", as it is a ubiquitous occurrence. You say we must stick to one object, how to mediate the commutation of objects? What is the general principle?
28:04 How does meditation help one to socialize better?
29:27 How do we eradicate the misery and lack of abundance in this planet with the habit of meditation?
33:09 I’m confused about Buddhist morality. If pleasure is not inherently good, then would doing acts toward others that cause pleasure (giving gifts) be no more ethical than doing acts that cause pain?
35:55 Ending the suffering of all sentient beings was the ultimate goal of the Buddha, right? However, it seems unfeasible. So, is taking a bodhisattva vow more or less beneficial to one's progress?
39:05 How do I practice mindfulness towards someone I see daily at work whose actions and words annoy me often?
41:25 Do you have tips on how to deal with stagnation due to contentment?
43:53 What did the Buddha say about dealing with relationships with women in your life?
46:05 How do we make effective decisions with mindfulness? Do we note how we feel or do we assess pros and cons or both? Should I base it on my current state of mind and information, or think about the future?
49:33 When having no time, I worry and I am restless and angry through the day about doing 2 hours a day of formal meditation. I know it's about moments, not hours, but that's not solving the problem. What should I do?
51:53 Is mindful meditation enough to cultivate compassion and metta?
53:33 Often I am aware of multiple things happening in rapid succession and unable to note everything. Would attempting to do so be a hindrance to mindfulness? As mindfulness increases, does this improve?
54:15 What is the optimal duration and frequency of meditation? How does one figure it out?
55:08 Do all relationships eventually lead to suffering?
55:21 How do we stay mindful in the present moment, when the mind is racing with lots of thoughts? The thoughts are moments of anxiety, Shame, guilt and depression.
59:13 Sadhu...
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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