Ok, so if we go by this quote, in the absence of intention, what exactly is broken ?"I undertake the training rule to abstain from fermented and distilled intoxicants which are the basis for heedlessness."
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- Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Tiramisu and precept breaking
- Replies: 85
- Views: 11420
Re: Tiramisu and precept breaking
- Tue May 31, 2016 9:13 am
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Jack Kornfield "Psychedelics and Spiritual Practice"
- Replies: 126
- Views: 23105
Re: Jack Kornfield "Psychedelics and Spiritual Practice"
The particulars of the experience aren't important.
That is incorrect, in the same way that to say that a man can know what it is like to give birth is incorrect.
Getting born is dukkha, giving birth is dukkha. What else do you need to know ?
- Mon May 30, 2016 5:45 pm
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: Vipassana and Qi energy?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10588
Re: Vipassana and Qi energy?
Prana is more the air energy. Prana is more trendy with certain people, while others are more into the fire energy, for example. The structure of energies in the Indian context is quite complex, and is usually is correlated with the elements. The word "energy" is quite vague, can be applied to many ...
- Fri May 27, 2016 4:52 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Impulsive people and meditation
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5791
Re: Impulsive people and meditation
I don't think that it is accurate to say that someone who is impulsive or depressive should be excluded from the benefits of mindfulness - that is just like saying that you are too dirty to take a bath! Of course, I'm not a psychologist hahaha Yes, but I believe the question here is how effective c...
- Tue May 24, 2016 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Out of Body Experience? Or something ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1508
Re: Out of Body Experience? Or something ...
You certainly should be mindful of the experiences that you have, such as wanting, aiming, the attachment, the peace, and possibly the pleasure that you find in that peace. I don't have access to a teacher. Maybe you do ... For example, Ven. Yuttadhammo offers free Web-based meditation courses, teac...
- Tue May 24, 2016 2:28 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
- Topic: Is it possible to fix posture kamma issues?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2915
Re: Is it possible to fix posture kamma issues?
For slouching what has helped me a lot is alternating sitting and walking meditation (with hands touching behind my back). Start with 5-10 minutes each. These exercises are easy and should be helpful for a slouched back, can be done few times daily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoC1P-Aoywk" oncli...
- Mon May 23, 2016 8:43 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Impulsive people and meditation
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5791
Re: Impulsive people and meditation
But that's the thing... some of them can't even close their eyes on the raisin exercise, they say their eyelids won't stay shut, others start feeling nervous because it's going too slow and it gets on their nerves. No need to close the eyes. The training doesn't need to happen in unnatural circumst...
- Sun May 22, 2016 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Impulsive people and meditation
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5791
Re: Impulsive people and meditation
You don't need to mix together mindfulness with relaxation. For somebody with eating disorders, mindfulness of the eating is the obvious approach (you probably heard of the raisin exercise). And you don't necessarily need more than that. And really the easiest exercise is to chew more times (while c...
- Tue May 17, 2016 5:36 am
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: material and immaterial jhanas in vipassana meditation compare to samatha and scheme
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2439
Re: material and immaterial jhanas in vipassana meditation compare to samatha and scheme
In Vipassana, we transcend the illusory view/perception of the reality to reach knowledge of the true nature of reality. So in vipassana approche , like the way to observe the sensations in the body , it doesn't lead to this state ? If one does reach that state, and some people do, one is advised to...
- Sun May 15, 2016 9:52 am
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: Meditation subjects, intrusive and discursive thoughts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1686
Re: Meditation subjects, intrusive and discursive thoughts
This is working as a hindrance to my Vipassana practice, so how would you suggest to deal with this? I heard something I think it's generally a good advice: when something isn't working, get back to polishing the basics. First thing you would be to have a solid foundation to the meditation techniqu...
- Thu May 12, 2016 2:56 pm
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: Anatta specific mediatation?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1742
Re: Anatta specific mediatation?
I've been listening to some lectures by Patrick Kearney, where he explains that the practice of insight progresses from gross to subtle, and if I remember correctly, it's suffering, impermanence, nonself. But he also said that some people might be more naturally sensitive to one of these three aspec...
- Mon May 09, 2016 4:47 am
- Forum: Family Life and Relationships
- Topic: advice on realtionships and buddhism
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2271
Re: advice on realtionships and buddhism
Although, I am still trying to understand how to have sexual relations, but without having desires for the 'body' etc. Well, sexual activity takes a number of hours per week, so I wouldn't think this is a priority issue, as long as it doesn't take over your life. And you still have time left for yo...
- Sun May 08, 2016 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Complicated issue I'm facing with meditation and mindfulness
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4107
Re: Complicated issue I'm facing with meditation and mindfulness
Yes, that can be confusing.It seemed that whenever I tried to be presently aware of everything in my surrounding, my attention was weakened.
The way I practice, is to be mindful of whatever I am aware. Not to be aware of everything that I can possibly be aware of.
- Sun May 08, 2016 6:26 pm
- Forum: Family Life and Relationships
- Topic: advice on realtionships and buddhism
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2271
Re: advice on realtionships and buddhism
Usually for Buddhism, suffering is a good motivation.3) motivation for getting back on the path
- Fri May 06, 2016 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Consciousness and Impermanence
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2020
Re: Consciousness and Impermanence
Simply looking at a blue wall, you will see that the experience changes. The ceiling is optional.