2-2 Extinguish ego with mindfulness
Vipassana meditation is an exercise in mindfulness: egoless awareness. It is a process in which the ego will be eradicated by the penetrating gaze of mindfulness. This is Vipassana, namely, insight meditation. Of course it is based on concentration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxuln_dillc&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB The practitioner begins this process with the ego in full command of mind and body. […]
2-1 Meditation is a solitary activity
Vipassana meditation is a delicate psychological activity. The mental set of the practitioner is crucial to its success. The technique works best in an atmosphere of calm, benevolent confidence. Keep this in mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3J63y_h6EI&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=11&pp=gAQBiAQB Calm requires concentration. For example, we chant before evening classes begin. On one hand, it will guide you into a good […]
1-0 Attitude
The attitudes essential to succeed in practice 1. Don’t expect anything. During meditation, first—don’t expect anything. Just like a scientist observing nature, he is not expecting anything, but simply observing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ1cFTwhZcc&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=10&pp=gAQBiAQB Treat the whole practice as an experiment. 2. Don’t strain. Don’t force anything or make exaggerated efforts. Effort is still needed. For example, […]