4-0 The Practice
Practice is something I emphasize the most. We usually call it “habituation,” but we are more familiar with the term “practice,” as we have been doing practice exercises since we were young. After class, we need to practice. Many people neglect the importance of practice and focus only on learning, like monkeys picking up and […]
3-16 Problem Eleven: Resistance to Meditation
Resistance to meditation arises because you haven't found the right meditation method, the one that brings joy. When you resist meditation, you lose the interest to meditate upon seeing the cushion. At that moment, there must be vexations in your mind, making it difficult to sit still, because the moment you sit down, vexations all […]
3-15 Problem Ten: Discouragement
Discouragement shows that you are still attached to the result. The direct upshot of pushing too hard is frustration. You are in a state of tension. You get nowhere. Discouragement over your perceived failure in meditation: Discouragement arises because you haven't found the right method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Sx2HMtsAk&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=5&pp=gAQBiAQB Many people are like flies, attempting to fly out […]
3-14 Problem Nine: Trying Too Hard
Trying too hard indicates that you haven't got the feeling of meditation yet. Advanced meditators are generally found to be pretty jovial men and women. They possess that most valuable of all human treasures, a sense of humor. It is not the superficial witty repartee of the talk show host. It is a real sense […]
3-13 Problem Eight: Agitation
Agitation indicates a lack of wisdom—not knowing the true nature of things. Thus, you feel agitated or restless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cj1m-TsSPo&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=7&pp=gAQBiAQB
3-11 Problem Six: Boredom
If you feel boring to sit there for an hour, it indicates that you don't even know what meditation is. You need mindfulness to be aware of what you are doing. Maintaining mindfulness is difficult. We need to maintain this awareness and then see the true nature of things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0tU4ySKt2Y&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=14&pp=gAQBiAQB We are trapped in ignorance, […]
3-10 Problem Five: Inability to Concentrate
Inability to concentrate is because your mind is too active. What should we do if this happens? There's no other way but to choose an object that you can easily focus on. Besides, if you are really attached to something, you should get it done first. Stop meditating for the moment and deal with that […]
3-9 Problem Four: Drowsiness
It is quite common to experience drowsiness during meditation. You become very calm and relaxed. That is exactly what is supposed to happen. When you find this happening, apply your mindfulness to the state of drowsiness itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9L3tXGmRdk&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=12&pp=gAQBiAQB Drowsiness has certain definite characteristics. It does certain things to your thought process. It has certain body […]
3-8 Problem Three: Odd Sensations
People experience all manner of varied phenomena in meditation. Some people get itches. Others feel tingling, deep relaxation, a feeling of lightness or a floating sensation. You may feel yourself growing or shrinking. It's nothing but a sensation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM8SEFJzY-w&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=11&pp=gAQBiAQB
3-7 Problem Two: Legs going to sleeps
Problem Two: Legs going to sleep It's okay if your legs go numb. Slowly it will get better, and you will be able to sit for longer. Just like a few days ago, someone shared that she was scared to sit even for five minutes. This fear is totally unnecessary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wfLfkCMEg0&list=PLG59GFmZzsi5_M67QcRHXrv2Z2nORqAYg&index=10&pp=gAQBiAQB In the past, some […]