General discussion of issues related to Theravada Meditation, e.g. meditation postures, developing a regular sitting practice, skillfully relating to difficulties and hindrances, etc.
by Collective » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:01 am
Today I received my Insight Meditation cd/pack. It's very good.
I read that I should look to build my time on the cushion to 45minutes daily. Currently, I try to sit for 3 periods of 20minutes each. What is the usual practice, do sit at one lengthier time, or say, 2 to 3 shorter ones, which added together give more time on the cushion?
Thank you
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by tiltbillings » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:13 am
Collective wrote:Today I received my Insight Meditation cd/pack. It's very good.
I read that I should look to build my time on the cushion to 45minutes daily. Currently, I try to sit for 3 periods of 20minutes each. What is the usual practice, do sit at one lengthier time, or say, 2 to 3 shorter ones, which added together give more time on the cushion?
Thank you
Who are the teachers on the CDs?
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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by Cittasanto » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:17 am
if you have a good routine you are able to stick to, keep with it!
personally I think your method is as good, if not better than one sitting, but if you can lengthen one of the periods lengthen it even if it is just 5 minuets once a week extra.
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
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by Collective » Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:57 pm
tiltbillings wrote:Collective wrote:Today I received my Insight Meditation cd/pack. It's very good.
I read that I should look to build my time on the cushion to 45minutes daily. Currently, I try to sit for 3 periods of 20minutes each. What is the usual practice, do sit at one lengthier time, or say, 2 to 3 shorter ones, which added together give more time on the cushion?
Thank you
Who are the teachers on the CDs?
It's these:
LinkSharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein. They've studied under a few very well respected teachers.
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by Collective » Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:58 pm
Manapa wrote:if you have a good routine you are able to stick to, keep with it!
personally I think your method is as good, if not better than one sitting, but if you can lengthen one of the periods lengthen it even if it is just 5 minuets once a week extra.
That's what I was thinking too.
Thanks
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by jcsuperstar » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:23 pm
thats a good kit. (there i've said that in like 3 threads now)
one should remember to just follow the method recommended by what ever teacher one has chosen to follow or else you'll just limit progress you may have made with that teacher's instructions.
สัพเพ สัตตา สุขีตา โหนตุ
the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat
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by tiltbillings » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:50 pm
Collective wrote:
Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein. They've studied under a few very well respected teachers.
I have done three three month retreats with them at
IMS. They are very good teachers.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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by Cittasanto » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:31 pm
Please delete double posted
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Cittasanto on Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
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by Cittasanto » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:33 pm
If you could share your thoughts on the kit on the meditation kit thread I started a few days ago, I would appreciate your thoughts on it!
although there were a couple of questions You may be able to answer there now.
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Cittasanto on Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
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by Sanghamitta » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:44 pm
People vary in this as in most things. My own experience is that any less than 20 minutes does not suit me. It takes me that long to settle down and start to meditate properly. One of my teachers said that when he rang the bell at the end of a session some people in the group relaxed at that point enough to enter a meditative state for a few minutes. He said that for those people the trick was to enter that relaxed/aware state earlier and earlier in the process.
The going for refuge is the door of entrance to the teachings of the Buddha.
Bhikku Bodhi.
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