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Meditation Q&A, Jun 10th, 2020
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
02:52 I understand control doesn't exists in an ultimate sense, but, conceptualy speaking, does practicing sattipathana increase our ability to self-control?
05:27 will I be contradicting Buddhist vows if I join the military?
07:07 How can I stay in the present moment for longer periods of time - without distractions taking over from present awareness?
09:17 When experiences come and go fast, like a accidental fast step, do I stop the mantra short ("step" instead of "stepping") or do I finish the mantra even when the experience is gone.
10:35 how do you know that you have made progress in meditation?
11:50 Can I know if a voluntary life experience, such as taking on a very demanding job, is too much for my current level of practice and will actually hinder it?
13:17 Does omission violate the 4th precept?
14:37 how do you start letting go of attatchment, it sounds so distant to me
15:35 I have noticed that I seem to go through a "burned out" period after retreats/programs and I don't meditate. I observe this as impermanent patterns, but I worry about dulling my practice. What to do?
17:15 What's the ultimate goal of meditation?
18:14 Is it normal for strong Kilesas like Pride, Hatred, Envy to suddenly start coming up after a while of practice?
19:54 My mother has been grieving a loss for too long now, and I would like to introduce her to meditation. I've thought about the booklet, but she might be reluctant.What could I say to convince her to try?
21:25 Is it possible to simultaneously note more than one object? For instance, can I note my walking, the liking within my mind, and the images my eyes are seeing in front of me?
23:36 Bhante, when doing Metta, I don't use a pre-made formula, instead, I like to wish good things for the person in my own words, it just feels more authentic and genuine, is that acceptable?
26:43 How do you manage to keep learning new things everyday when you have such deep knowledge about buddhism like? What new things did you learn today/recently and what are your best sources of knowledge ?
27:10 How many hours do you sleep a night? I ask because doctor deepak chopra claims we must get 8 hours a night, and hes very mindful, but I've heard sadhguru say sleep is just matinence and not needed
28:17 Bhante, should we avoid curse words like the f word? Can they be used in any context?
31:56 Is this kind of meditation or this path is compatible with faith a based religion?
33:40 If the ultimate goal of meditation is freedom from suffering, so if some has beliefs which ease their suffering or stops it, should they continue on that path without choosing to meditate?
36:28 What is the best method to increase concentration in meditation?
37:08 Could the proposition that we are ultimately suffering add to actual suffering we are noting in daily life?
38:33 where does wisdom come from?
39:34 Can we say that suffering boils down to a refusal to acknowledge that the true nature of reality is impermanence?
40:29 what is spirituality?
40:57 Are Mahayana Sutras true?
42:45 Is it okay to just say I meditate and study the Dhamma rather than say that ‘I’m a Buddhist? I’ve never liked having a label
44:41 I want to be mindful but I feel giving up my practice which I don't want to. what should I do ?
45:33 how do you stop shame from eating?
46:17 are there any ways or texts to rid my skepticism about rebirth?
46:55 Bhante, I often feel guilty for my existence and can't accept who I am as a person. How can I stop these self loathing thoughts?
48:12 during meditation when noting something difficult for example anger I sometimes add mental reminders such as "allow" or "make space" or "don't fight" is this wrong practice?
49:58 If I let go of my attachments, then whats the point of living if there's no goal to go after?
50:38 I'm a foreigner living in Japan. What's a good place to learn meditation over here apart from my house?
51:36 How would you suggest to meditate for a job interview?
52:08 Is being mindful is same to meditate ?
52:57 How can a person raised in Western culture where goal oriented thinking is ingrained lay aside this habit of mind necessary for practice?
54:34 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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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
02:52 I understand control doesn't exists in an ultimate sense, but, conceptualy speaking, does practicing sattipathana increase our ability to self-control?
05:27 will I be contradicting Buddhist vows if I join the military?
07:07 How can I stay in the present moment for longer periods of time - without distractions taking over from present awareness?
09:17 When experiences come and go fast, like a accidental fast step, do I stop the mantra short ("step" instead of "stepping") or do I finish the mantra even when the experience is gone.
10:35 how do you know that you have made progress in meditation?
11:50 Can I know if a voluntary life experience, such as taking on a very demanding job, is too much for my current level of practice and will actually hinder it?
13:17 Does omission violate the 4th precept?
14:37 how do you start letting go of attatchment, it sounds so distant to me
15:35 I have noticed that I seem to go through a "burned out" period after retreats/programs and I don't meditate. I observe this as impermanent patterns, but I worry about dulling my practice. What to do?
17:15 What's the ultimate goal of meditation?
18:14 Is it normal for strong Kilesas like Pride, Hatred, Envy to suddenly start coming up after a while of practice?
19:54 My mother has been grieving a loss for too long now, and I would like to introduce her to meditation. I've thought about the booklet, but she might be reluctant.What could I say to convince her to try?
21:25 Is it possible to simultaneously note more than one object? For instance, can I note my walking, the liking within my mind, and the images my eyes are seeing in front of me?
23:36 Bhante, when doing Metta, I don't use a pre-made formula, instead, I like to wish good things for the person in my own words, it just feels more authentic and genuine, is that acceptable?
26:43 How do you manage to keep learning new things everyday when you have such deep knowledge about buddhism like? What new things did you learn today/recently and what are your best sources of knowledge ?
27:10 How many hours do you sleep a night? I ask because doctor deepak chopra claims we must get 8 hours a night, and hes very mindful, but I've heard sadhguru say sleep is just matinence and not needed
28:17 Bhante, should we avoid curse words like the f word? Can they be used in any context?
31:56 Is this kind of meditation or this path is compatible with faith a based religion?
33:40 If the ultimate goal of meditation is freedom from suffering, so if some has beliefs which ease their suffering or stops it, should they continue on that path without choosing to meditate?
36:28 What is the best method to increase concentration in meditation?
37:08 Could the proposition that we are ultimately suffering add to actual suffering we are noting in daily life?
38:33 where does wisdom come from?
39:34 Can we say that suffering boils down to a refusal to acknowledge that the true nature of reality is impermanence?
40:29 what is spirituality?
40:57 Are Mahayana Sutras true?
42:45 Is it okay to just say I meditate and study the Dhamma rather than say that ‘I’m a Buddhist? I’ve never liked having a label
44:41 I want to be mindful but I feel giving up my practice which I don't want to. what should I do ?
45:33 how do you stop shame from eating?
46:17 are there any ways or texts to rid my skepticism about rebirth?
46:55 Bhante, I often feel guilty for my existence and can't accept who I am as a person. How can I stop these self loathing thoughts?
48:12 during meditation when noting something difficult for example anger I sometimes add mental reminders such as "allow" or "make space" or "don't fight" is this wrong practice?
49:58 If I let go of my attachments, then whats the point of living if there's no goal to go after?
50:38 I'm a foreigner living in Japan. What's a good place to learn meditation over here apart from my house?
51:36 How would you suggest to meditate for a job interview?
52:08 Is being mindful is same to meditate ?
52:57 How can a person raised in Western culture where goal oriented thinking is ingrained lay aside this habit of mind necessary for practice?
54:34 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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