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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
15:52 I'm addicted to YouTube. I keep watching videos until 3 AM. How can I stop?
20:19 Do you have any advice for dealing with a depressed / suicidal friend? I always get self-conscious when they express these feelings, like I want to say the perfect thing to help them.
23:54 As someone with O.C.D. and on medication, can I still benefit from meditation?
25:05 Should I practice sense restraint as a lay person? Would it be beneficial to my practice?
26:34 Why do I feel like I’m watching my life happening when I’m mindful? The "no-self" thinking is really scary to think about.
28:38 While I'm meditating, I try to focus myself on my breathing and try to note it. But many times it becomes So Shallow and slow that I'm not able to note it. What should I do?
29:42 I have stopped watching pornography 2 years ago, now I have desire to watch It again but I have so much shame, guilt and fear of watching it because of people saying how bad it is. What should I do?
30:52 How important is it to do meditation half walking and half sitting. Can we not do just sitting?
32:24 In one of your videos you explain that the concept of "personality" is an illusion. But what about talent and intelligence - are these just habits too? How does this concept apply to animals?
35:23 How can I mindfully navigate emotionally charged interactions with family members?
37:16 What are your thoughts regarding the use of noise-canceling headphones while meditating?
39:58 Your answer regarding the YouTube addiction question made me really think. So is the correct approach to mindfulness understanding? Because usually we are just told "be mindful". Is it the right attitude? Being mindful of your experiences in order to understand them?
41:15 What are the benefits of walking meditation?
42:52 I think I have a shopping problem where I buy (materialistic) things I don’t need. How do I stay mindful for that?
44:30 I have a vocal injury and have felt that I have lost a large part of myself since I cannot make my music until it goes away. I meditate daily and realize this is not a good way to live. Any advice?
48:43 I often find that I'm too ambitious with the practice and exhaust myself, but I'm also afraid to let go of the ambition. Any advice to untangle this?
50:15 How does one be mindful of the feeling of numbness, when you're too numb to be mindful?
51:10 I am confused with what are my responsibilities towards my parents as a layman practitioner. Am I obliged to fulfill their wishes?
55:41 Is doing the at-home meditation course first before I apply for the Foundation Course necessary? I live in Ontario and would like to apply for the Foundation Course.
57:49 I experience a large amount of pain and numbness and the entire sit then just becomes me watching the pain, noting disliking, pain, etc. Am I OK to just adjust my position after a bit of observing?
59:10 While meditating, I find it easier to detach from persistent hindrances when I think critically about them. Is this worth something or am I getting lost in concepts, when I should only be noticing?
1:01:35 How do I deal with the guilt I feel when I realize that I am so far on my spiritual path, but the people around me are somewhat uneasy and suffering, and I try to help them but I can’t seem to?
1:06:04 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
00:25 Meditation Q&A
15:52 I'm addicted to YouTube. I keep watching videos until 3 AM. How can I stop?
20:19 Do you have any advice for dealing with a depressed / suicidal friend? I always get self-conscious when they express these feelings, like I want to say the perfect thing to help them.
23:54 As someone with O.C.D. and on medication, can I still benefit from meditation?
25:05 Should I practice sense restraint as a lay person? Would it be beneficial to my practice?
26:34 Why do I feel like I’m watching my life happening when I’m mindful? The "no-self" thinking is really scary to think about.
28:38 While I'm meditating, I try to focus myself on my breathing and try to note it. But many times it becomes So Shallow and slow that I'm not able to note it. What should I do?
29:42 I have stopped watching pornography 2 years ago, now I have desire to watch It again but I have so much shame, guilt and fear of watching it because of people saying how bad it is. What should I do?
30:52 How important is it to do meditation half walking and half sitting. Can we not do just sitting?
32:24 In one of your videos you explain that the concept of "personality" is an illusion. But what about talent and intelligence - are these just habits too? How does this concept apply to animals?
35:23 How can I mindfully navigate emotionally charged interactions with family members?
37:16 What are your thoughts regarding the use of noise-canceling headphones while meditating?
39:58 Your answer regarding the YouTube addiction question made me really think. So is the correct approach to mindfulness understanding? Because usually we are just told "be mindful". Is it the right attitude? Being mindful of your experiences in order to understand them?
41:15 What are the benefits of walking meditation?
42:52 I think I have a shopping problem where I buy (materialistic) things I don’t need. How do I stay mindful for that?
44:30 I have a vocal injury and have felt that I have lost a large part of myself since I cannot make my music until it goes away. I meditate daily and realize this is not a good way to live. Any advice?
48:43 I often find that I'm too ambitious with the practice and exhaust myself, but I'm also afraid to let go of the ambition. Any advice to untangle this?
50:15 How does one be mindful of the feeling of numbness, when you're too numb to be mindful?
51:10 I am confused with what are my responsibilities towards my parents as a layman practitioner. Am I obliged to fulfill their wishes?
55:41 Is doing the at-home meditation course first before I apply for the Foundation Course necessary? I live in Ontario and would like to apply for the Foundation Course.
57:49 I experience a large amount of pain and numbness and the entire sit then just becomes me watching the pain, noting disliking, pain, etc. Am I OK to just adjust my position after a bit of observing?
59:10 While meditating, I find it easier to detach from persistent hindrances when I think critically about them. Is this worth something or am I getting lost in concepts, when I should only be noticing?
1:01:35 How do I deal with the guilt I feel when I realize that I am so far on my spiritual path, but the people around me are somewhat uneasy and suffering, and I try to help them but I can’t seem to?
1:06:04 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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