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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
03:26 I feel like I enter trance-like meditation too often. Any advice on how to get to the root?
05:24 How long after a thought or experience can I note it? I'll be thinking for a moment and then hear something, so I note it. Then my mind comes back to the moment earlier when I was thinking.
06:20 I lost my wife to cancer 18 months ago. Will I ever see her again?
09:50 Is the meditation we do similar to Dipa Ma's meditation practice? Her meditation lifestyle as a layperson is very inspiring.
10:08 I recently had white flashing, rising white light while meditating. Is there anything to make of this? Or is simply some sort of hallucination?
10:53 How long should someone meditate daily in your opinion-- especially someone who has meditated consistently for years? would several hours be unnecessary with consistent mindfulness throughout the day?
13:11 I often find that I end up being too mindful of my mindfulness (a sort of loop) and it becomes difficult to break out of this. Any advice.
14:02 Where can I find this booklet you speak of? https://htm.sirimangalo.org/
14:49 For sitting meditation, what is the difference between the mind that notes, the mind that strays away, and the mind that focuses on the rising and falling of the stomach? Are they all independent?
16:05 What is the significance of the rising and falling stomach, and why is it the default object? Can we have other defaults like our breathing?
18:22 Why does one become exhausted during sitting meditation? Is it mental or physical fatigue?
19:36 If a person lives in an area where there are not many vegetables, can they eat meat?
21:12 Is noting things a form of desire? Please explain what is meant by the term “desire,” as I am new to Buddhism?
22:39 Where should I start when wanting to learn more about Buddhism as a philosophy and religion?
23:32 Meditation is getting me disconnected to the mundane life, which is quite scary sometimes. How can I deal with this?
24:03 How can I work to be less selfish with my life/time?
26:40 I am a visual artist, so my eyes are always very active. How can I still my eyes? What should I do with them?
27:32 While meditating, I felt a spark. I now feel a firm sense of peace, and would like to meditate as often as possible. Could this be an attainment of sorts, or is this my ego talking?
29:53 How can we use meditation to correctly identify and understand our emotions?
30:33 What happens if you are experiencing something but do not have an appropriate mantra? Can one just be mindful without noting, or do we have to note to be mindful?
31:49 Is there an optimal length of time to sit and meditate throughout the day? Or is it based entirely on the individual? I've been doing several 15 minute meditations per day for 45 days in a row now. Should I try to go for longer sittings?
34:06 There aren't any buddhist teachers where I live, is using your videos as a way of learning about meditation and the buddhist teachings okay?
34:52 I struggle to end the desire of having other people meditate. Any advice on how to halt this desire?
35:56 You mentioned “not forcing.” During walking meditation, I feel like we should focus on the foot only and not the mind. If I were to pause every time a thought arose, I think I would be merely standing still. Would you explain walking meditation?
36:58 How can we overcome impatience during our meditation?
38:01 If one is being mindful, then why is a description of a Noble Eightfold Path given? Wouldn't these things be innate to mindfulness?
39:47 If one is meditating and experiencing a "dark night," do you recommend continuing that particular meditation session or stopping?
40:59 How am I able to build more self-awareness?
41:31 How bad is alcohol? I really like to have a glass every other day.
43:27 Is it a goal to be mindful at all times?
43:55 I felt I went from samadhi to brava nirvanum. I couldn't tell if this state was just dreamless sleep. Is there a difference?
45:47 is it okay that we are "forcing" the foot during walking meditation?
46:46 When I do sitting meditation and I’m watching the stomach, I start breathing very fast and it can last the whole meditation. Is that okay, or should I change the breathing?
48:09 Can a person combine Zen with Theravada teachings? I want to read the Dhammapada while I practice Zen.
48:24 What is your best advice for someone who wants to spread meditation around the world?
49:03 Can meditation sometimes become an avoidance of doing other necessary work in one's life? Can it be misused or is it always good?
52:19 What do I do if I'm meditating with an agitated mind and I have a hard time focusing on noting?
53:08 What is the earliest age to teach a child how to meditate? What techniques would you recommend?
55:26 You mentioned “dark moments” earlier. Does that mean meditation can be dangerous?
57:29 I feel like you're giving so much. Is there any way I can show my appreciation? Either via donations or some other form of support? https://www.sirimangalo.org/support
1:01:22 When doing walking meditation, what should I look for or see?
1:02:24 While I am engaged in my day-to-day activities such as talking to friends/family, eating, watching TV, etc., should I be noting in the background or just be focused on that particular activity?
1:03:13 Through meditation, I have noticed I tend to be very passive and a people pleaser, can furthering my meditation allow myself to be stronger and my own person?
1:06:23 What practice should I incorporate into my day that can help other than just the meditation?
1:08:02 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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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
03:26 I feel like I enter trance-like meditation too often. Any advice on how to get to the root?
05:24 How long after a thought or experience can I note it? I'll be thinking for a moment and then hear something, so I note it. Then my mind comes back to the moment earlier when I was thinking.
06:20 I lost my wife to cancer 18 months ago. Will I ever see her again?
09:50 Is the meditation we do similar to Dipa Ma's meditation practice? Her meditation lifestyle as a layperson is very inspiring.
10:08 I recently had white flashing, rising white light while meditating. Is there anything to make of this? Or is simply some sort of hallucination?
10:53 How long should someone meditate daily in your opinion-- especially someone who has meditated consistently for years? would several hours be unnecessary with consistent mindfulness throughout the day?
13:11 I often find that I end up being too mindful of my mindfulness (a sort of loop) and it becomes difficult to break out of this. Any advice.
14:02 Where can I find this booklet you speak of? https://htm.sirimangalo.org/
14:49 For sitting meditation, what is the difference between the mind that notes, the mind that strays away, and the mind that focuses on the rising and falling of the stomach? Are they all independent?
16:05 What is the significance of the rising and falling stomach, and why is it the default object? Can we have other defaults like our breathing?
18:22 Why does one become exhausted during sitting meditation? Is it mental or physical fatigue?
19:36 If a person lives in an area where there are not many vegetables, can they eat meat?
21:12 Is noting things a form of desire? Please explain what is meant by the term “desire,” as I am new to Buddhism?
22:39 Where should I start when wanting to learn more about Buddhism as a philosophy and religion?
23:32 Meditation is getting me disconnected to the mundane life, which is quite scary sometimes. How can I deal with this?
24:03 How can I work to be less selfish with my life/time?
26:40 I am a visual artist, so my eyes are always very active. How can I still my eyes? What should I do with them?
27:32 While meditating, I felt a spark. I now feel a firm sense of peace, and would like to meditate as often as possible. Could this be an attainment of sorts, or is this my ego talking?
29:53 How can we use meditation to correctly identify and understand our emotions?
30:33 What happens if you are experiencing something but do not have an appropriate mantra? Can one just be mindful without noting, or do we have to note to be mindful?
31:49 Is there an optimal length of time to sit and meditate throughout the day? Or is it based entirely on the individual? I've been doing several 15 minute meditations per day for 45 days in a row now. Should I try to go for longer sittings?
34:06 There aren't any buddhist teachers where I live, is using your videos as a way of learning about meditation and the buddhist teachings okay?
34:52 I struggle to end the desire of having other people meditate. Any advice on how to halt this desire?
35:56 You mentioned “not forcing.” During walking meditation, I feel like we should focus on the foot only and not the mind. If I were to pause every time a thought arose, I think I would be merely standing still. Would you explain walking meditation?
36:58 How can we overcome impatience during our meditation?
38:01 If one is being mindful, then why is a description of a Noble Eightfold Path given? Wouldn't these things be innate to mindfulness?
39:47 If one is meditating and experiencing a "dark night," do you recommend continuing that particular meditation session or stopping?
40:59 How am I able to build more self-awareness?
41:31 How bad is alcohol? I really like to have a glass every other day.
43:27 Is it a goal to be mindful at all times?
43:55 I felt I went from samadhi to brava nirvanum. I couldn't tell if this state was just dreamless sleep. Is there a difference?
45:47 is it okay that we are "forcing" the foot during walking meditation?
46:46 When I do sitting meditation and I’m watching the stomach, I start breathing very fast and it can last the whole meditation. Is that okay, or should I change the breathing?
48:09 Can a person combine Zen with Theravada teachings? I want to read the Dhammapada while I practice Zen.
48:24 What is your best advice for someone who wants to spread meditation around the world?
49:03 Can meditation sometimes become an avoidance of doing other necessary work in one's life? Can it be misused or is it always good?
52:19 What do I do if I'm meditating with an agitated mind and I have a hard time focusing on noting?
53:08 What is the earliest age to teach a child how to meditate? What techniques would you recommend?
55:26 You mentioned “dark moments” earlier. Does that mean meditation can be dangerous?
57:29 I feel like you're giving so much. Is there any way I can show my appreciation? Either via donations or some other form of support? https://www.sirimangalo.org/support
1:01:22 When doing walking meditation, what should I look for or see?
1:02:24 While I am engaged in my day-to-day activities such as talking to friends/family, eating, watching TV, etc., should I be noting in the background or just be focused on that particular activity?
1:03:13 Through meditation, I have noticed I tend to be very passive and a people pleaser, can furthering my meditation allow myself to be stronger and my own person?
1:06:23 What practice should I incorporate into my day that can help other than just the meditation?
1:08:02 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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