Bored with meditation - solution or acceptance?

General discussion of issues related to Theravada Meditation, e.g. meditation postures, developing a regular sitting practice, skillfully relating to difficulties and hindrances, etc.
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Jechbi
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Re: Bored with meditation - solution or acceptance?

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Hi piotr,
piotr wrote:In my opinion the bliss of concentration is not 'just another vedanā' ... but it's imporant part of practice.
This is worth its own thread. Why don't you start one, titled "Bliss: Just Another Vedana?"
Rain soddens what is kept wrapped up,
But never soddens what is open;
Uncover, then, what is concealed,
Lest it be soddened by the rain.
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Re: Bored with meditation - solution or acceptance?

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Hi, :smile:
tiltbillings wrote:I am seeking clarification because it seems that your expression of discomfort seems to come close to suggesting that what Ben is saying is not consistent with the Dhamma. Are you saying that?
I'm saying that it's unfair to do such comparisions, which were done earlier in this thread, because developing concentration is a refined skill.
Bhagavaṃmūlakā no, bhante, dhammā...
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Re: Bored with meditation - solution or acceptance?

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Wow, you all have provided some more food for thought for me, in several ways (focus and context).

It seems I will have quite some time now to work with these various elements or rather try them out and see how I can relate to you comments (in terms of practice and experience).

Some stuff goes over my head atm, but I guess that is part of the game to see if/when it clicks ... ;)

So, you guys have made me curious, which seems not a bad approach to meditation again :D

Thanks a lot :D

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Re: Bored with meditation - solution or acceptance?

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