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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
00:58 Meditate Together
16:32 If I do a two-month-long self-led retreat with your noting practice, is it possible that I can attain stream entry?
19:30 For a beginner in satipatthana Vipassana meditation method and Theravada Buddhism, where does one start to learn the Dnamma and not feel overwhelmed with the vast knowledge?
21:16 How do you let sound just be sound and not react to it?
22:29 I feel the expansion and contraction of my breath not only in the belly, but in the whole body, like a cylinder, in a strong way. Should I focus my attention on the whole body or only on the belly?
24:41 I am forgetful and seem to not know how to pick up on common sense ideas. Can mindfulness help?
25:52 If I don't have the possibility to go on retreat, how long do you recommend meditating daily at home?
27:31 Is there such a thing as too much meditation?
31:14 Walking brings wakefulness and sitting sometimes sleepiness. Is it okay to do 1 hour of walking in the morning and 1 hour sitting in the evening, instead of dividing 30/30?
32:55 Is the purpose of labeling the object of meditation to produce calmness (Samatha), or does it have another purpose?
34:39 What do you suggest when I note “wanting” that arises and then, after noting, it keeps coming back and I note again? Is there anything else to do, or just keep noting the repeated wanting?
36:30 I struggle being mindful outside formal meditation. I try to do as much as I can in formal meditation, but then it seem I am too tired to being mindful outside formal practice, any tips?
38:37 What causes the mind to become convinced of at least one of the three characteristics?
39:56 Do you teach asubha meditation? Is it okay to combine it with the Satipatthana meditation you teach?
40:46 If I recall correctly you mentioned that the Earth is not real, why does one need to be mindful of taking care of the environment?
44:27 I have been dealing with anger issues for the past few months, leading to bouts of sadness. I haven’t snapped at anyone yet and my job deals with bad customers. How can I manage my emotions better?
47:20 I have been working with an abusive father. He is not necessarily evil, but he is a difficult person to deal with. For some reason I feel like I am “giving up" if I leave him. Should I leave him?
50:43 Mindfulness has to do with remembering. Does it mean some people with neurological conditions like Severe amnesia are doomed and can't follow this path?
52:22 Is it helpful to bring up emotionally charged memories in meditation? The heaviness in my heart just seems to never go away. I feel like I need to go through some kind of catharsis.
55:30 If focused mental work mostly excludes mindfulness, is done without defilements, and is wholesome (right livelinood), is it still considered a hindrance to enlightenment? I have heard that an arahant couldn't work.
57:19 Is it normal for compassion meditation to make one sad at first?
Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/
How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/
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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
00:58 Meditate Together
16:32 If I do a two-month-long self-led retreat with your noting practice, is it possible that I can attain stream entry?
19:30 For a beginner in satipatthana Vipassana meditation method and Theravada Buddhism, where does one start to learn the Dnamma and not feel overwhelmed with the vast knowledge?
21:16 How do you let sound just be sound and not react to it?
22:29 I feel the expansion and contraction of my breath not only in the belly, but in the whole body, like a cylinder, in a strong way. Should I focus my attention on the whole body or only on the belly?
24:41 I am forgetful and seem to not know how to pick up on common sense ideas. Can mindfulness help?
25:52 If I don't have the possibility to go on retreat, how long do you recommend meditating daily at home?
27:31 Is there such a thing as too much meditation?
31:14 Walking brings wakefulness and sitting sometimes sleepiness. Is it okay to do 1 hour of walking in the morning and 1 hour sitting in the evening, instead of dividing 30/30?
32:55 Is the purpose of labeling the object of meditation to produce calmness (Samatha), or does it have another purpose?
34:39 What do you suggest when I note “wanting” that arises and then, after noting, it keeps coming back and I note again? Is there anything else to do, or just keep noting the repeated wanting?
36:30 I struggle being mindful outside formal meditation. I try to do as much as I can in formal meditation, but then it seem I am too tired to being mindful outside formal practice, any tips?
38:37 What causes the mind to become convinced of at least one of the three characteristics?
39:56 Do you teach asubha meditation? Is it okay to combine it with the Satipatthana meditation you teach?
40:46 If I recall correctly you mentioned that the Earth is not real, why does one need to be mindful of taking care of the environment?
44:27 I have been dealing with anger issues for the past few months, leading to bouts of sadness. I haven’t snapped at anyone yet and my job deals with bad customers. How can I manage my emotions better?
47:20 I have been working with an abusive father. He is not necessarily evil, but he is a difficult person to deal with. For some reason I feel like I am “giving up" if I leave him. Should I leave him?
50:43 Mindfulness has to do with remembering. Does it mean some people with neurological conditions like Severe amnesia are doomed and can't follow this path?
52:22 Is it helpful to bring up emotionally charged memories in meditation? The heaviness in my heart just seems to never go away. I feel like I need to go through some kind of catharsis.
55:30 If focused mental work mostly excludes mindfulness, is done without defilements, and is wholesome (right livelinood), is it still considered a hindrance to enlightenment? I have heard that an arahant couldn't work.
57:19 Is it normal for compassion meditation to make one sad at first?
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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