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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
00:25 Meditation Q&A
09:58 How do you drop the desire of Samadhi during meditation?
11:44 When travelling there are so many things happening at once. How does one use noting in really distracting environments; or just keep as the meditation course prescribes?
12:49 What are some ways one can go into seclusion with the aim of practicing meditation?
13:59 Is it common for meditation to bring up old buried feelings which can manifest in anger, resentment, Sadness, etc.?
16:40 I have committed to practice two hours of sitting meditation everyday. I have found that some days, I have to stop my other important work to fulfill my commitment. Am I overdoing it?
18:03 What does one exactly do when practicing insight meditation?
19:18 I do not feel a lot of progress in meditation, though I practice it everyday and this drives down my motivation. How to stay motivated on this path and not give up?
20:43 I suppose it is very important to be mindful during death. What experiences can I expect during and after death? Do the near-death experiences agree with the wisdom of Buddhism?
23:20 Can you please clarify the third precept?
27:38 I get lot of past memories, especially with my ex-partner. It's disturbing me a lot and stops me from being truthful to practise. How to subdue such thoughts?
29:23 I find Vipassana can bring about great calm and even long periods of no thoughts or feelings besides the rising and falling. I feel guilty that this is happening because It's pleasant. Any advice?
30:14 Can you please explain the difference between Anapanasati and Satipatthana? Are both Vipassana meditations? Is there a particular cause the Buddha gave both practices to his students?
32:42 I imagine fantasy worlds in my head as a form of escapism, and daydream often. When experiencing escapist thoughts, do I say “imagining”? I’m curious about Buddhist views on imagination.
33:57 Can you see the three universal truths in walking meditation?
36:26 I am considering doing an intensive course. What is the role and purpose of prostration? It would feel fake or forced. Would it be mandatory in the intensive course or is it possible to train without?
37:29 Could you list some tangible benefit in the now of the practice? I'm lacking energy and faith in putting a lot of effort. I wish I could be regular and have more determination and energy.
38:30 What would you recommend for a beginner meditator to do this summer?
39:19 I have tinnitus which is a constant ringing in the ear. Can you give me any advice for living my daily life with having this constant discomfort?
40:27 Sometimes I have emotions or feelings and can't I quite find the right manta to express it. Would "confused" suffice until it becomes more clear upon further meditation?
41:30 Could you say precisely how noting "liking" and "wanting" can break through the craving and lust? How can one eradicate it and lead to abandonment of it? It seems really an impossible goal to me
43:22 What are your thoughts on the concept of the citta as defined in the Thai Forest Tradition, for example, as a pure Observing or Awareness? Is this something that should be considered in the practice?
45:33 If I can't find a teacher, should I still do noting practice?
48:02 I have just pure hatred for every person. No matter how far I investigate myself, others never fail to disappoint. I cannot break this pure hatred. Is there any way?
50:15 I'm finding insects to be a difficult pest to handle. I ask them to leave but this seems futile and not in line with reality. How do I handle pests in my home without killing them?
53:55 How important is a sangha for the development of spirituality? I have no friends who are into spirituality and everyone I know and see thinks I'm strange.
55:35 How does one respond to the atrocities occurring in Ukraine as well as other areas of the world? It can be emotionally overwhelming even when noting sad, sad, etc.
58:02 Is there a meditation center in India which teaches meditation as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw? So far in my research, I have not found one.
59:26 Is "right compassion" just observance of another person's suffering?
1:01:46 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 Welcome
00:25 Meditation Q&A
09:58 How do you drop the desire of Samadhi during meditation?
11:44 When travelling there are so many things happening at once. How does one use noting in really distracting environments; or just keep as the meditation course prescribes?
12:49 What are some ways one can go into seclusion with the aim of practicing meditation?
13:59 Is it common for meditation to bring up old buried feelings which can manifest in anger, resentment, Sadness, etc.?
16:40 I have committed to practice two hours of sitting meditation everyday. I have found that some days, I have to stop my other important work to fulfill my commitment. Am I overdoing it?
18:03 What does one exactly do when practicing insight meditation?
19:18 I do not feel a lot of progress in meditation, though I practice it everyday and this drives down my motivation. How to stay motivated on this path and not give up?
20:43 I suppose it is very important to be mindful during death. What experiences can I expect during and after death? Do the near-death experiences agree with the wisdom of Buddhism?
23:20 Can you please clarify the third precept?
27:38 I get lot of past memories, especially with my ex-partner. It's disturbing me a lot and stops me from being truthful to practise. How to subdue such thoughts?
29:23 I find Vipassana can bring about great calm and even long periods of no thoughts or feelings besides the rising and falling. I feel guilty that this is happening because It's pleasant. Any advice?
30:14 Can you please explain the difference between Anapanasati and Satipatthana? Are both Vipassana meditations? Is there a particular cause the Buddha gave both practices to his students?
32:42 I imagine fantasy worlds in my head as a form of escapism, and daydream often. When experiencing escapist thoughts, do I say “imagining”? I’m curious about Buddhist views on imagination.
33:57 Can you see the three universal truths in walking meditation?
36:26 I am considering doing an intensive course. What is the role and purpose of prostration? It would feel fake or forced. Would it be mandatory in the intensive course or is it possible to train without?
37:29 Could you list some tangible benefit in the now of the practice? I'm lacking energy and faith in putting a lot of effort. I wish I could be regular and have more determination and energy.
38:30 What would you recommend for a beginner meditator to do this summer?
39:19 I have tinnitus which is a constant ringing in the ear. Can you give me any advice for living my daily life with having this constant discomfort?
40:27 Sometimes I have emotions or feelings and can't I quite find the right manta to express it. Would "confused" suffice until it becomes more clear upon further meditation?
41:30 Could you say precisely how noting "liking" and "wanting" can break through the craving and lust? How can one eradicate it and lead to abandonment of it? It seems really an impossible goal to me
43:22 What are your thoughts on the concept of the citta as defined in the Thai Forest Tradition, for example, as a pure Observing or Awareness? Is this something that should be considered in the practice?
45:33 If I can't find a teacher, should I still do noting practice?
48:02 I have just pure hatred for every person. No matter how far I investigate myself, others never fail to disappoint. I cannot break this pure hatred. Is there any way?
50:15 I'm finding insects to be a difficult pest to handle. I ask them to leave but this seems futile and not in line with reality. How do I handle pests in my home without killing them?
53:55 How important is a sangha for the development of spirituality? I have no friends who are into spirituality and everyone I know and see thinks I'm strange.
55:35 How does one respond to the atrocities occurring in Ukraine as well as other areas of the world? It can be emotionally overwhelming even when noting sad, sad, etc.
58:02 Is there a meditation center in India which teaches meditation as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw? So far in my research, I have not found one.
59:26 Is "right compassion" just observance of another person's suffering?
1:01:46 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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