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Meditation Q&A (Oct. 2nd)
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
00:48 Meditate Together
12:14 Can you talk about the dangers of conceit in spiritual practice? What is the right balance between knowledge and over-confidence?
18:42 How does one not use meditation to be more comfortable in samsara but rather to be above and beyond it all?
20:42 I have relatives who have stolen my money and ruined my life and eventually future. I have turned to alcohol for many years. Where do I go from here?
23:05 Is there a rational reason why feeling compassion for all forms of life is right other than doing it for your own well being?
26:23 After having practiced for a few months now, I seem to constantly be aware of the amount of idle chatter in my everyday thinking. Is this to be expected?
28:18 I usually sleep during meditation. How I do stay alert? How to focus more?
29:23 I try to focus on my breath but my attention tends to stick to the "black screen" of the visual sense. What should I do?
30:21 How does one become aware of the Four Noble Truths or let them guide you during meditation?
33:37 Is goodness (wholesomeness) a concept or an absolute truth? I am struggling with how to perceive the precepts.
36:29 I'm left-handed. Is it appropriate if I start the movements with my left hand or foot in prostration and walking meditation?
38:40 If I lower my dose of antipsychotic medication, then the negative symptoms of schizophrenia (no will, motivation, drive) get worse, and then I can't function so and it gets harder to meditate, what would be the best thing to do?
41:08 My body moves involuntarily during meditation; head rotates, neck contracts, stretches and I do some yoga. Why does it happen? And for how long will it happen?
42:23 For a month-long period I was devoid of thoughts but suddenly came back to more thoughts. Is this due to a lack of intensive practice or is another reason?
43:38 As a beginner in meditation, what is the recommended amount of time to meditate-for and build-up-to, over time?
44:59 How can someone apply Buddhism while also having ambitions?
46:11 What is meant by noting the four elements of the body in the Satipatthana Sutta?
47:24 How can you note "thinking" without stopping to think? I can note emotions, and other states of mind, but I'm unable to hold two thoughts in my mind - noting and thinking. The thoughts dissipate.
48:33 I sometimes meditate and think back on the negative parts of my day. I struggle to overcome the negative side and be to critical of myself. Any tips?
51:11 How do you handle rage?
53:06 I am seeing a lot of irony with my experience and thinking. Insights can cause a deep laughter when I see the irony. Is this irony another form of thinking?
54:08 How realistic is it for a lay person to lose attachments? Or at least loosen them? It seems so hard without the structure of monastic life.
55:05 My son is 5 and suffers with autism. His school has introduced a meditation corner and he has asked me to set up a meditation area at home. What is the best sort of setup to have for him?
56:37 I want to introduce Buddhism to my son, who is still very young. Where should I start?
1:01:14 How do I control my emotions?
1:02:36 I had an experience of emptiness; there was no me, self. Is this seeing Nibbana?
1:03:11 How should you deal with peer pressure for unwholesome activities, e.g. drinking alcohol?
1:03:59 I feel like there is something wrong with sharing your experiences / talking about meditation to other people. But I do it. Am I right in thinking that it's wrong?
1:05:09 Sometimes anxiety is more powerful than me and I feel like it is killing me. I get panic attacks over and over. I just can't overcome it. Can I?
1:07:54 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
00:48 Meditate Together
12:14 Can you talk about the dangers of conceit in spiritual practice? What is the right balance between knowledge and over-confidence?
18:42 How does one not use meditation to be more comfortable in samsara but rather to be above and beyond it all?
20:42 I have relatives who have stolen my money and ruined my life and eventually future. I have turned to alcohol for many years. Where do I go from here?
23:05 Is there a rational reason why feeling compassion for all forms of life is right other than doing it for your own well being?
26:23 After having practiced for a few months now, I seem to constantly be aware of the amount of idle chatter in my everyday thinking. Is this to be expected?
28:18 I usually sleep during meditation. How I do stay alert? How to focus more?
29:23 I try to focus on my breath but my attention tends to stick to the "black screen" of the visual sense. What should I do?
30:21 How does one become aware of the Four Noble Truths or let them guide you during meditation?
33:37 Is goodness (wholesomeness) a concept or an absolute truth? I am struggling with how to perceive the precepts.
36:29 I'm left-handed. Is it appropriate if I start the movements with my left hand or foot in prostration and walking meditation?
38:40 If I lower my dose of antipsychotic medication, then the negative symptoms of schizophrenia (no will, motivation, drive) get worse, and then I can't function so and it gets harder to meditate, what would be the best thing to do?
41:08 My body moves involuntarily during meditation; head rotates, neck contracts, stretches and I do some yoga. Why does it happen? And for how long will it happen?
42:23 For a month-long period I was devoid of thoughts but suddenly came back to more thoughts. Is this due to a lack of intensive practice or is another reason?
43:38 As a beginner in meditation, what is the recommended amount of time to meditate-for and build-up-to, over time?
44:59 How can someone apply Buddhism while also having ambitions?
46:11 What is meant by noting the four elements of the body in the Satipatthana Sutta?
47:24 How can you note "thinking" without stopping to think? I can note emotions, and other states of mind, but I'm unable to hold two thoughts in my mind - noting and thinking. The thoughts dissipate.
48:33 I sometimes meditate and think back on the negative parts of my day. I struggle to overcome the negative side and be to critical of myself. Any tips?
51:11 How do you handle rage?
53:06 I am seeing a lot of irony with my experience and thinking. Insights can cause a deep laughter when I see the irony. Is this irony another form of thinking?
54:08 How realistic is it for a lay person to lose attachments? Or at least loosen them? It seems so hard without the structure of monastic life.
55:05 My son is 5 and suffers with autism. His school has introduced a meditation corner and he has asked me to set up a meditation area at home. What is the best sort of setup to have for him?
56:37 I want to introduce Buddhism to my son, who is still very young. Where should I start?
1:01:14 How do I control my emotions?
1:02:36 I had an experience of emptiness; there was no me, self. Is this seeing Nibbana?
1:03:11 How should you deal with peer pressure for unwholesome activities, e.g. drinking alcohol?
1:03:59 I feel like there is something wrong with sharing your experiences / talking about meditation to other people. But I do it. Am I right in thinking that it's wrong?
1:05:09 Sometimes anxiety is more powerful than me and I feel like it is killing me. I get panic attacks over and over. I just can't overcome it. Can I?
1:07:54 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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