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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
10:20 In daily life I'm having hard times facing boredom without watching phone or listening music. Could you explain what's the proximate cause of boredom and what to make sure to note that surrounds it?
14:08 I am having a hard time finding a rational reason to forgive myself for hurting other people. Any advice?
20:24 In the past, while meditating, I've "explored" my memories. Is this bad practice or simply an experience to embrace?
21:51 Should I meditate with eyes slightly open?
22:15 How do we deal with problems that seem to conflict with the practice as a lay person? For example: disciplining someone at work, indulging in social activities, or having relationships.
26:03 How does one overcome sloth and turpor? I feel it is a major hindrance to practice for me.
29:18 Within a meditation, say one hour, in general how much time should be Samatha-bhavana and vipassana-bhavana, respectively?
31:26 Do I need to independently convince myself to meditate or is seeking external stimulus such as these talks appropriate?
33:57 What makes noting a distraction different from holding onto it?
36:06 The Satipatthana Sutta mentions several elements in regards to body. What is meant by those elements and how can we note them?
37:22 What is your motivation to meditate daily, and how do you remind yourself everyday and not to skip it? Sometimes I say to myself, I will skip meditation, but afterwards I feel bad everytime.
41:12 If we should accept the reality as is, how does one look at hard work and doing what needs to be done for the present moment and the future without aversion and resistance?
43:42 Since starting meditation I feel like I am losing interest in material things. I am afraid I might end up being a failure because of this, any advice?
48:19 How can one support themselves while fully focusing on the practice?
51:44 I am an alcoholic. Please, do you have any advice on how to stop?
53:58 Why am so lost and confused about life yet, at the same time, why do I feel like I am more aware than most people? Why can't I ever find the right words to explain myself or my questions?
58:30 What should I note when people are talking, but I'm anxious, stressed, disliking my experiences, etc.? Is it even possible to see the anxiety, stress or disliking clearly in these situations?
1:00:18 What else can I do, besides noting and adapting my food habits, when at certain points at my practice (childhood) anger, accompanied with digestion issues (e.g. gastritis, diarrhea) shows up?
1:03:48 I fear losing my possessions, ones of personal value to me, and it's a great struggle to live without these attachments. Can this be done or may my nature be too strong?
1:05:17 I worry that using noting in my meditation is re-enforcing ‘self’ rather than penetrating the selfless nature of the rising phenomena in the moment. I know I could note ‘doubt’. Am I complicating it?
1:07:31 Related to the boredom question you said “it's very powerful, more than you think, even few moments", are you are referring to noting the liking of phone/music, to noting the boredom or noting in general?
1:10:08 I eat when I am bored, and I am attached to food. Mindfulness of the body and mind helps, any advice?
1:12:17 Sadhu...
Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/
How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/
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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
10:20 In daily life I'm having hard times facing boredom without watching phone or listening music. Could you explain what's the proximate cause of boredom and what to make sure to note that surrounds it?
14:08 I am having a hard time finding a rational reason to forgive myself for hurting other people. Any advice?
20:24 In the past, while meditating, I've "explored" my memories. Is this bad practice or simply an experience to embrace?
21:51 Should I meditate with eyes slightly open?
22:15 How do we deal with problems that seem to conflict with the practice as a lay person? For example: disciplining someone at work, indulging in social activities, or having relationships.
26:03 How does one overcome sloth and turpor? I feel it is a major hindrance to practice for me.
29:18 Within a meditation, say one hour, in general how much time should be Samatha-bhavana and vipassana-bhavana, respectively?
31:26 Do I need to independently convince myself to meditate or is seeking external stimulus such as these talks appropriate?
33:57 What makes noting a distraction different from holding onto it?
36:06 The Satipatthana Sutta mentions several elements in regards to body. What is meant by those elements and how can we note them?
37:22 What is your motivation to meditate daily, and how do you remind yourself everyday and not to skip it? Sometimes I say to myself, I will skip meditation, but afterwards I feel bad everytime.
41:12 If we should accept the reality as is, how does one look at hard work and doing what needs to be done for the present moment and the future without aversion and resistance?
43:42 Since starting meditation I feel like I am losing interest in material things. I am afraid I might end up being a failure because of this, any advice?
48:19 How can one support themselves while fully focusing on the practice?
51:44 I am an alcoholic. Please, do you have any advice on how to stop?
53:58 Why am so lost and confused about life yet, at the same time, why do I feel like I am more aware than most people? Why can't I ever find the right words to explain myself or my questions?
58:30 What should I note when people are talking, but I'm anxious, stressed, disliking my experiences, etc.? Is it even possible to see the anxiety, stress or disliking clearly in these situations?
1:00:18 What else can I do, besides noting and adapting my food habits, when at certain points at my practice (childhood) anger, accompanied with digestion issues (e.g. gastritis, diarrhea) shows up?
1:03:48 I fear losing my possessions, ones of personal value to me, and it's a great struggle to live without these attachments. Can this be done or may my nature be too strong?
1:05:17 I worry that using noting in my meditation is re-enforcing ‘self’ rather than penetrating the selfless nature of the rising phenomena in the moment. I know I could note ‘doubt’. Am I complicating it?
1:07:31 Related to the boredom question you said “it's very powerful, more than you think, even few moments", are you are referring to noting the liking of phone/music, to noting the boredom or noting in general?
1:10:08 I eat when I am bored, and I am attached to food. Mindfulness of the body and mind helps, any advice?
1:12:17 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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