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Meditation Q&A, Sept 19, 2020
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
16:45 Would you talk about the importance of posture in meditation?
17:53 I can't help but perceive voices or spirits through quantum physics. It is distracting my meditation very much. What should I do?
20:12 What is the difference between noting and justifying? Noting some inappropriate liking feels like letting it be and saying "not a big deal". Isn't it dangerous? I'm noting the fear and thinking, too.
22:37 How are emotions classified (anger, joy, worry, fear, etc.)? Should we focus on them as sensations in the body?
23:27 I get lost in thoughts and when I come back to the present moment I'm not even aware where my mind wandered. It’s like there was a timeout for a while in my head. Is that okay? What's happening there?
25:37 Are meditation stats and streaks harmful or beneficial to our practice?
26:42 I have problems staying with a meditation object, because of fear of scary, superstitious stuff. Any advice?
27:28 Do you recommend learning from multiple teachers or focusing on one? I have noticed there are contradictions between teachings when listening to multiple teachers.
28:06 How do we note delusion? I can see anger and greed when it arises, but not I’m not clear about delusion.
29:33 In walking meditation, how does one decide on pace?
31:22 Any tips to help with dullness? I find my attention is not clear and sharp often during my sessions. Will continued practice resolve this issue?
32:11 How do we know if we are noting properly?
32:52 When we speak of getting rid of the hindrances, does that just mean relinquishing our reactions to them?
34:39 When I note something, I tend to reassure myself and say it’s just hearing, seeing, etc. Should I stop it?
35:51 What is a “thought moment” and what is its significance?
36:57 How do I deal with the emotion of anger that arises or lingers during my meditation? It seems to be rooted in being in contact with unpleasant people.
38:40 How do I know if I am making any progress? Should I continue? Or, should I stop if I don't see any difference?
40:16 I could not make it a habit despite following the books. Should I take the advice from an instructor on your website?
42:32 I almost never note happy feelings. Why is it so hard to see them as they happen?
43:19 Is slow, cautious progression better than spontaneous and random contributions towards a goal?
44:06 I sometimes begin to meditate while I am asleep. What is best to do in such a situation?
44:32 Am I harming myself by craving the company of other people?
45:16 Is suffering caused by our own mind or thoughts? Please advise.
46:23 When I meditate for a long time, I eventually really want to stop because it becomes more and more unpleasant. Would you say it is particularly beneficial to sit through it?
47:11 If it is important to properly discern emotions, how can I reliably discern them? Currently, my diagnosis of an emotion is based on the thought it arises from, that is, inferred from it. Is that appropriate?
47:57 Is it ok to take your at-home-course while participating in other courses?
48:36 What is the Buddhist view on loneliness? Countless studies show loneliness and having no friends or relationships have hazardous health effects for the body/brain. How do you “transcend” this?
51:37 Is it normal that I no longer feel any emotion as vividly as I used to? I wonder if this is progress or a detriment.
52:26 What's a good way to keep a solid meditation schedule and stop making up excuses not to?
54:16 What size should be the touching points on the body in sitting? Should they be on the surface of the body or inside the body?
54:44 What is difficult in meditation?
55:26 How can I reinforce belief in Nirvana? The older I get, the more is the appeal from skepticism. How do I deal with this?
57:18 How focused on attainments should you be in meditation practice?
57:54 What is your opinion on the practice of combining ideas of various Eastern philosophies into a personal set of beliefs?
58:41 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
16:45 Would you talk about the importance of posture in meditation?
17:53 I can't help but perceive voices or spirits through quantum physics. It is distracting my meditation very much. What should I do?
20:12 What is the difference between noting and justifying? Noting some inappropriate liking feels like letting it be and saying "not a big deal". Isn't it dangerous? I'm noting the fear and thinking, too.
22:37 How are emotions classified (anger, joy, worry, fear, etc.)? Should we focus on them as sensations in the body?
23:27 I get lost in thoughts and when I come back to the present moment I'm not even aware where my mind wandered. It’s like there was a timeout for a while in my head. Is that okay? What's happening there?
25:37 Are meditation stats and streaks harmful or beneficial to our practice?
26:42 I have problems staying with a meditation object, because of fear of scary, superstitious stuff. Any advice?
27:28 Do you recommend learning from multiple teachers or focusing on one? I have noticed there are contradictions between teachings when listening to multiple teachers.
28:06 How do we note delusion? I can see anger and greed when it arises, but not I’m not clear about delusion.
29:33 In walking meditation, how does one decide on pace?
31:22 Any tips to help with dullness? I find my attention is not clear and sharp often during my sessions. Will continued practice resolve this issue?
32:11 How do we know if we are noting properly?
32:52 When we speak of getting rid of the hindrances, does that just mean relinquishing our reactions to them?
34:39 When I note something, I tend to reassure myself and say it’s just hearing, seeing, etc. Should I stop it?
35:51 What is a “thought moment” and what is its significance?
36:57 How do I deal with the emotion of anger that arises or lingers during my meditation? It seems to be rooted in being in contact with unpleasant people.
38:40 How do I know if I am making any progress? Should I continue? Or, should I stop if I don't see any difference?
40:16 I could not make it a habit despite following the books. Should I take the advice from an instructor on your website?
42:32 I almost never note happy feelings. Why is it so hard to see them as they happen?
43:19 Is slow, cautious progression better than spontaneous and random contributions towards a goal?
44:06 I sometimes begin to meditate while I am asleep. What is best to do in such a situation?
44:32 Am I harming myself by craving the company of other people?
45:16 Is suffering caused by our own mind or thoughts? Please advise.
46:23 When I meditate for a long time, I eventually really want to stop because it becomes more and more unpleasant. Would you say it is particularly beneficial to sit through it?
47:11 If it is important to properly discern emotions, how can I reliably discern them? Currently, my diagnosis of an emotion is based on the thought it arises from, that is, inferred from it. Is that appropriate?
47:57 Is it ok to take your at-home-course while participating in other courses?
48:36 What is the Buddhist view on loneliness? Countless studies show loneliness and having no friends or relationships have hazardous health effects for the body/brain. How do you “transcend” this?
51:37 Is it normal that I no longer feel any emotion as vividly as I used to? I wonder if this is progress or a detriment.
52:26 What's a good way to keep a solid meditation schedule and stop making up excuses not to?
54:16 What size should be the touching points on the body in sitting? Should they be on the surface of the body or inside the body?
54:44 What is difficult in meditation?
55:26 How can I reinforce belief in Nirvana? The older I get, the more is the appeal from skepticism. How do I deal with this?
57:18 How focused on attainments should you be in meditation practice?
57:54 What is your opinion on the practice of combining ideas of various Eastern philosophies into a personal set of beliefs?
58:41 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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