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by Christopher
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:07 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Observing
Replies: 9
Views: 1807

Re: Observing

Ok, thanks
by Christopher
Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Observing
Replies: 9
Views: 1807

Re: Observing

Ok thank you

Any reason I'm not getting email notifications? I've checked my settings and they are all correct
by Christopher
Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Observing
Replies: 9
Views: 1807

Re: Observing

The Eight fold noble path will aid in that?
by Christopher
Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Observing
Replies: 9
Views: 1807

Re: Observing

Thanks all for the advice I practice just sitting, and focusing on the breath, or anything that arises. I try to to judge it or react to whatever it is, and see it for what it is. After a while, I either go back to the breath, or just sit there open to whatever arises. I am starting to realise thoug...
by Christopher
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Observing
Replies: 9
Views: 1807

Observing

I used to meditate a lot, but stopped for any number of reasons/excuses, but I've lately gone back to it. Must have been a gap of about 3 years - too long. I've noticed that sometimes, when I remember to just watch/observe, that when I am anxious (for example), it's like I am watching the emotion. I...
by Christopher
Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 6
Views: 1649

Re: Hello

Thanks for the welcome

This is strange, I've checked all my notification settings, but I'm still not getting any from threads I'm subscribed to
by Christopher
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Book recommendation for beginner
Replies: 2
Views: 1172

Re: Book recommendation for beginner

Ok thank you
by Christopher
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Book recommendation for beginner
Replies: 2
Views: 1172

Book recommendation for beginner

Would you recommend this book for a beginner?

Mindfullness for Beginners

Or is there a better book more suited for a beginner?

Thanks
by Christopher
Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 6
Views: 1649

Hello

Hello

I look forward to learning from this forum. 44 year old male from the UK

Thanks