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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 Welcome
01:03 Meditate Together
15:35 How can I be mindful without wanting/expecting a future benefit? I often find noting unenjoyable, but my desire for future benefit is why I do it.
18:35 What roughly should be the proportion of time between practicing meditation compared to reading/listening to the Dhamma?
19:28 I may soon get a job where I drive long distance for many hours. What is the best way to stay mindful while driving, while still maintaining road Safety? Is noting "driving, driving" too ambiguous?
20:57 Are retreats neccessary to progress on the path, or can one progress just as effectively without retreats as a layperson?
22:36 My living situation isn't great. There's noise from neighbours TV, music, chatter, etc. With background music I'm undisturbed, but I can't meditate. "Hearing" doesn't work as sound is permanent. Advice?
26:17 I try to be mindful as much as possible during the day using the noting. I notice that whenever I have to talk to my female classmates I Stop noting and lust enters my mind. How can I be more mindful?
29:07 How much sleep is necessary as a layperson? Some Say three to four hours is enough.
29:57 What is the purpose of life? I have heard it is about finding meaning in life. Can you share your perspective so I can find my purpose or meaning in life?
36:12 Can one see evidence of nibbana in their mindfulness practice to help them feel more confident if committing to the practice?
40:42 Can we do meditation at night?
42:15 When meditating and watching thoughts of the monkey mind, that seems like a "higher self". What Is that? Is it just the mind split into two, or something?
43:57 Is Sotapatti Phalla attained at the Same moment as Sotapatti Magga? What is the view in the Mahasi tradition?
47:17 How does one respect and honor his/her teacher?
54:41 Until I can find a Buddhist community, are there any reflections that help solitude? My interactions with people condition me, leave me lost and doubt solitude until I watch your talks to bring clarity.
57:32 How can you tell that it is time to leave an abusive relationship (especially with parents)?
1:01:02 How do I remain mindful when I am procrastinating/don't want to do the work?
1:01:58 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 Welcome
01:03 Meditate Together
15:35 How can I be mindful without wanting/expecting a future benefit? I often find noting unenjoyable, but my desire for future benefit is why I do it.
18:35 What roughly should be the proportion of time between practicing meditation compared to reading/listening to the Dhamma?
19:28 I may soon get a job where I drive long distance for many hours. What is the best way to stay mindful while driving, while still maintaining road Safety? Is noting "driving, driving" too ambiguous?
20:57 Are retreats neccessary to progress on the path, or can one progress just as effectively without retreats as a layperson?
22:36 My living situation isn't great. There's noise from neighbours TV, music, chatter, etc. With background music I'm undisturbed, but I can't meditate. "Hearing" doesn't work as sound is permanent. Advice?
26:17 I try to be mindful as much as possible during the day using the noting. I notice that whenever I have to talk to my female classmates I Stop noting and lust enters my mind. How can I be more mindful?
29:07 How much sleep is necessary as a layperson? Some Say three to four hours is enough.
29:57 What is the purpose of life? I have heard it is about finding meaning in life. Can you share your perspective so I can find my purpose or meaning in life?
36:12 Can one see evidence of nibbana in their mindfulness practice to help them feel more confident if committing to the practice?
40:42 Can we do meditation at night?
42:15 When meditating and watching thoughts of the monkey mind, that seems like a "higher self". What Is that? Is it just the mind split into two, or something?
43:57 Is Sotapatti Phalla attained at the Same moment as Sotapatti Magga? What is the view in the Mahasi tradition?
47:17 How does one respect and honor his/her teacher?
54:41 Until I can find a Buddhist community, are there any reflections that help solitude? My interactions with people condition me, leave me lost and doubt solitude until I watch your talks to bring clarity.
57:32 How can you tell that it is time to leave an abusive relationship (especially with parents)?
1:01:02 How do I remain mindful when I am procrastinating/don't want to do the work?
1:01:58 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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