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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
02:00 Meditate Together
15:27 How do I stop disliking? I have a strong anxiety disorder and whenever the anxiety comes up I dislike and suppress it.
17:32 After a busy day at work, I am unmotivated to do anything but watching TV, relax and sleep. Any tips on generating motivation for the practice, so I find practicing preferable to these lazy activities?
20:12 The eighth precept requires abstaining from luxurious seats and beds. What kind of cushion is best for sitting meditation, not to be too much or too little comfortable?
23:10 What is citta nimitta and what role does it have in our practice?
24:34 How important is it to avoid entertainment altogether when practicing meditation as a way to end suffering?
25:42 Is it recommended to do intensive meditation days when I first start the course? I want to do this once a week when I’m off from work
27:41 I feel like my defilements are endless. I see my perspective being influenced by the practice and it makes me let go in the moment but there are always more that arise and intoxicate me. Any advice?
29:58 I stopped meditating. Is it okay not to meditate? I tried to be mindful throughout the day.
31:49 How should I note dhammas as one of the four foundations of mindfulness? If I see the four noble truths or impermanence, should I note that specifically and if so, how?
32:47 How do I enroll for the home meditation programme you mentioned? Also, how can I practice to attain stream entry; how many hours daily?
34:38 I’m nervous to see a specific person from my past in public. I’m afraid they may be mean or rude, and in meditation I notice these anxieties arise but they don’t seem to lessen. Do you have any advice?
36:29 I notice that distraction keeps coming up in meditation. Do I just note this? Also, is eating once a day beneficial to the practice?
38:59 I have heard that in mindfulness one should be aware of pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feelings, but you don’t seem to teach this. Why?
41:31 Often I have a situation where a body sensation is followed by a hearing and then a thinking (about what to note). What is the best way to behave when this seems to happen at the same time?
42:56 How can I realize that only meditation matters? I lose a lot of time learning about history, politics, and economics. Should I let go of trying to understand the world we live in, or is ita duty as a human?
45:19 During the six-step walking meditation, Is it correct to note ’lifting heel’ only when the heel is moving? Should I disregard the other movement of the leg, before the heel actually starts moving?
45:47 Would you say that sensual pleasure is the most difficult thing on the path or is this only at the beginning? Is temptation something we should stay away from? For example, if I know food will tempt me to sensual pleasure should I avoid working in a restaurant?
47:49 Buddhism says that if we pursue a desire we are more likely to do it again in the future. But don’t we sometimes get tired of it after having done it a lot?
50:19 I'm about to start on a study/career path which will keep me busy for the next 10 years. How can I be mindful throughout, over such a long time? I fear for the person I might become, running after money.
51:40 How long in advance do I normally need to book an intensive course at the center if I would like to undertake a course next summer? Is it possible to stay for longer (3-4 weeks) to practice?
53:18 Do you think it's possible for someone involved in everyday life to overcome suffering, or is more time needed for meditation?
54:51 I found myself having a lot of compassion, but have very limited wisdom to control my thoughts and emotions. How can I make it better?
57:31 How do you note progress on the path? Is it more during meditation or outside meditation, or both? Many other Buddhists would consider various jhana states as a step-wise approach.
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
02:00 Meditate Together
15:27 How do I stop disliking? I have a strong anxiety disorder and whenever the anxiety comes up I dislike and suppress it.
17:32 After a busy day at work, I am unmotivated to do anything but watching TV, relax and sleep. Any tips on generating motivation for the practice, so I find practicing preferable to these lazy activities?
20:12 The eighth precept requires abstaining from luxurious seats and beds. What kind of cushion is best for sitting meditation, not to be too much or too little comfortable?
23:10 What is citta nimitta and what role does it have in our practice?
24:34 How important is it to avoid entertainment altogether when practicing meditation as a way to end suffering?
25:42 Is it recommended to do intensive meditation days when I first start the course? I want to do this once a week when I’m off from work
27:41 I feel like my defilements are endless. I see my perspective being influenced by the practice and it makes me let go in the moment but there are always more that arise and intoxicate me. Any advice?
29:58 I stopped meditating. Is it okay not to meditate? I tried to be mindful throughout the day.
31:49 How should I note dhammas as one of the four foundations of mindfulness? If I see the four noble truths or impermanence, should I note that specifically and if so, how?
32:47 How do I enroll for the home meditation programme you mentioned? Also, how can I practice to attain stream entry; how many hours daily?
34:38 I’m nervous to see a specific person from my past in public. I’m afraid they may be mean or rude, and in meditation I notice these anxieties arise but they don’t seem to lessen. Do you have any advice?
36:29 I notice that distraction keeps coming up in meditation. Do I just note this? Also, is eating once a day beneficial to the practice?
38:59 I have heard that in mindfulness one should be aware of pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feelings, but you don’t seem to teach this. Why?
41:31 Often I have a situation where a body sensation is followed by a hearing and then a thinking (about what to note). What is the best way to behave when this seems to happen at the same time?
42:56 How can I realize that only meditation matters? I lose a lot of time learning about history, politics, and economics. Should I let go of trying to understand the world we live in, or is ita duty as a human?
45:19 During the six-step walking meditation, Is it correct to note ’lifting heel’ only when the heel is moving? Should I disregard the other movement of the leg, before the heel actually starts moving?
45:47 Would you say that sensual pleasure is the most difficult thing on the path or is this only at the beginning? Is temptation something we should stay away from? For example, if I know food will tempt me to sensual pleasure should I avoid working in a restaurant?
47:49 Buddhism says that if we pursue a desire we are more likely to do it again in the future. But don’t we sometimes get tired of it after having done it a lot?
50:19 I'm about to start on a study/career path which will keep me busy for the next 10 years. How can I be mindful throughout, over such a long time? I fear for the person I might become, running after money.
51:40 How long in advance do I normally need to book an intensive course at the center if I would like to undertake a course next summer? Is it possible to stay for longer (3-4 weeks) to practice?
53:18 Do you think it's possible for someone involved in everyday life to overcome suffering, or is more time needed for meditation?
54:51 I found myself having a lot of compassion, but have very limited wisdom to control my thoughts and emotions. How can I make it better?
57:31 How do you note progress on the path? Is it more during meditation or outside meditation, or both? Many other Buddhists would consider various jhana states as a step-wise approach.
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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