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by syrius
Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3002

Re: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?

i wonder if i am doing it the right way ? as my mind sometimes is filled with doubt and I am aware that is a big hindrance in meditation. also am i right to think that vipassana combine samatha and insight together ? thank you . with metta. :anjali: I also went through a period of feeling like this...
by syrius
Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3002

Re: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?

thank you all for your support .

I think I must be doing it right as i am having doubt which after reflection, about your comment, make me think that is probably my mind trying to resist ! I have to say that since i have change it my meditation feels a lot more alive .
by syrius
Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3002

Re: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?

thank you it is reaussuring that I am on the right path and applying the right methods . lol I should learn to trust my self . I a think I am more worried to see if i am applying the methods the right way ? :thinking:
by syrius
Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3002

Re: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?

thank you for your response before i was doing in a very mechanical way and not getting much out of it i was just concentrating on the breath and not paying attention to anything else . since I have changed i have notice how lighter the practice seems to be and how calm i can be. I think it is just ...
by syrius
Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3002

my attempt ... am I doing it the "right way" ?

I am trying to learn Insight meditation. I have seen many resources through out the net ( such as this one http://www.vipassanadhura.com/howto.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and I am aware that it isn't a substitute for a real teacher but i don't have one for the momen...
by syrius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: path of renunciation ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3844

Re: path of renunciation ?

so lobha, dosa and moha reinforce the illusion that there is a self whereas actually there is nothing , just impermanence.
by syrius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: path of renunciation ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3844

Re: path of renunciation ?

thank you so i am starting to to understand it a bit more ... am I right to think that the "I" manifest itself through lobha , dosa and moha ?
by syrius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: path of renunciation ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3844

Re: path of renunciation ?

thank you all for your very useful input .

I know now that i am on the right path . :anjali:
by syrius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: path of renunciation ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3844

Re: path of renunciation ?

thanks so if i understandood rightly i have to give up greed, lust , grasping . as I see them to bring only dissastifaction. My biggest block it is all the attachment that i Have formed and how to let go of that attachment, especially what i call materialism. As many see success in term of how much ...
by syrius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: path of renunciation ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3844

path of renunciation ?

Hi I just came to the realization that I am full of craving, desires ... this realization has shaken me quite a lot , as i have seen how ignorant i am and how much sufferring i bring myself by constant cravings for various things... . my question is how someone can embark on the path of renunciation...
by syrius
Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Vipassana Fellowship
Replies: 1
Views: 1531

Vipassana Fellowship

Hi , this i is my first post so I apologise if i haven't post it on the right board . I am thinking on to participate on the course offered by the Vipassana fellowship http://www.vipassana.com/course/intro.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and I was wondering if anyone has...