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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
09:02 What is the first thing a beginner should do to start taming the mind?
12:20 I daydream a lot, off the cushion. Why is it important to be mindful at all times throughout the day?
14:28 How do I control my worrying? How can I note when things get on top of me?
16:30 How to be aware, and how to note the desire to be liked and the fear of being ridiculed? It seems I am operated by that while around many people, and it seems others are as well.
18:04 Previously when meditating, I've felt quite intense nausea, which is incredibly distracting. Is there anything I can do to help with this?
20:09 Can walking and sitting be alternated multiple times in a session?
21:42 I've been doing vipassana for almost a year now, and lately I experience my thoughts a bit different. Like I'm seeing them instead of making them, if that makes sense. Should I note seeing or still thinking?
23:07 How best to deal with stress and anxiety while meditating?
24:36 I find thinking "rising" and "falling" useful in the beginning of my meditation, but unnecessary after some time. Can I meditate without the words?
26:47 Are you against mantra, or is noting acting as a mantra?
29:50 I tend to note too many things very quickly. Should I slow down the noting and take time with each “noting” to better “see” or “understand” what's happening?
31:12 Can I stay mindful and uphold the practice during martial arts training?
32:54 Why is it appropriate to note concepts like “stepping left” and “stepping right?” Shouldn't we only note the experiences of the six senses?
35:00 When I try to sleep mindfully, I find that I cannot get to sleep, even into 2-3 hours of lying completely still. How can I overcome this?
37:07 How to note "sitting" or "standing?" Should we try to feel the whole body?
38:24 When I go outside for a walk, how and what should I note or focus on?
39:18 I have noticed the sense of meaninglessness becoming very prevalent in daily life. I also have no more interest in socializing or doing anything fun. I don't enjoy life as I used to. Is this progress?
42:37 How to stay mindful while missing a partner overseas? Do I let go of desire entirely and, if so, will that not result in the end of the relationship?
47:45 When moving the mind to the rising and falling of the stomach, is this a conceptual placement (thought in the mind) or should this be a formless experience?
48:52 I used an alarm clock when doing sitting meditation for one hour. Is it better doing it with or without an alarm clock?
50:10 Do the words rise/fall matter? Can I just pay attention to the breath without saying any words in my head?
51:27 When I meditate and I concentrate on the breath, thoughts come into my mind. Is it best to say “thinking” or “distracting?”
52:32 I did at-home meditation about six months ago with you, and keeping up with my daily practice. Could you offer review at home course’? I feel like that can be helpful for my practice.
54:15 I tried to read your booklet but my disorder made it very difficult to finish. Is there an audio version? And if not, I’d be very happy if you made one.
55:08 I am a very busy person with my job. Is there any way I can implement meditation during the time I am working, without interfering too much with my job?
56:15 How can I meditate without needing to obtain my desire in the future by being mindful and aware it can lead to disappointment?
58:00 Is it okay to undertake actions resulting from craving (eg: sex) or do we have to suppress always?
1:00:15 How to focus on the body when meditating, because always my mind goes somewhere else?
1:01:13 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
09:02 What is the first thing a beginner should do to start taming the mind?
12:20 I daydream a lot, off the cushion. Why is it important to be mindful at all times throughout the day?
14:28 How do I control my worrying? How can I note when things get on top of me?
16:30 How to be aware, and how to note the desire to be liked and the fear of being ridiculed? It seems I am operated by that while around many people, and it seems others are as well.
18:04 Previously when meditating, I've felt quite intense nausea, which is incredibly distracting. Is there anything I can do to help with this?
20:09 Can walking and sitting be alternated multiple times in a session?
21:42 I've been doing vipassana for almost a year now, and lately I experience my thoughts a bit different. Like I'm seeing them instead of making them, if that makes sense. Should I note seeing or still thinking?
23:07 How best to deal with stress and anxiety while meditating?
24:36 I find thinking "rising" and "falling" useful in the beginning of my meditation, but unnecessary after some time. Can I meditate without the words?
26:47 Are you against mantra, or is noting acting as a mantra?
29:50 I tend to note too many things very quickly. Should I slow down the noting and take time with each “noting” to better “see” or “understand” what's happening?
31:12 Can I stay mindful and uphold the practice during martial arts training?
32:54 Why is it appropriate to note concepts like “stepping left” and “stepping right?” Shouldn't we only note the experiences of the six senses?
35:00 When I try to sleep mindfully, I find that I cannot get to sleep, even into 2-3 hours of lying completely still. How can I overcome this?
37:07 How to note "sitting" or "standing?" Should we try to feel the whole body?
38:24 When I go outside for a walk, how and what should I note or focus on?
39:18 I have noticed the sense of meaninglessness becoming very prevalent in daily life. I also have no more interest in socializing or doing anything fun. I don't enjoy life as I used to. Is this progress?
42:37 How to stay mindful while missing a partner overseas? Do I let go of desire entirely and, if so, will that not result in the end of the relationship?
47:45 When moving the mind to the rising and falling of the stomach, is this a conceptual placement (thought in the mind) or should this be a formless experience?
48:52 I used an alarm clock when doing sitting meditation for one hour. Is it better doing it with or without an alarm clock?
50:10 Do the words rise/fall matter? Can I just pay attention to the breath without saying any words in my head?
51:27 When I meditate and I concentrate on the breath, thoughts come into my mind. Is it best to say “thinking” or “distracting?”
52:32 I did at-home meditation about six months ago with you, and keeping up with my daily practice. Could you offer review at home course’? I feel like that can be helpful for my practice.
54:15 I tried to read your booklet but my disorder made it very difficult to finish. Is there an audio version? And if not, I’d be very happy if you made one.
55:08 I am a very busy person with my job. Is there any way I can implement meditation during the time I am working, without interfering too much with my job?
56:15 How can I meditate without needing to obtain my desire in the future by being mindful and aware it can lead to disappointment?
58:00 Is it okay to undertake actions resulting from craving (eg: sex) or do we have to suppress always?
1:00:15 How to focus on the body when meditating, because always my mind goes somewhere else?
1:01:13 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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