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Thanks. Last night I sat with hopes of improving my concentration, and along comes this cat in a derby flying through the clouds.

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[Jhānas!] “Abandoning these five hindrances which are defilements of the mind and which stultify wisdom; remote, indeed, from sense-desires and de-meritorious conditions, he lives abiding in the first jhāna... Just remember that the hindrances are the other side of the awakening factors. So, dealin...

Well, the hinderances issue; that is why I ask about how far along one gets with "continued mindfulness" in relation to how much progress one may make toward jana. A few months ago I was at a wall with sitting meditation, and I took the pressure off my mind by putting my attention on the rest of my ...

What does being "stuck" look/sound/feel/think like, in this case? Look like: When I reach out and put my hand on the wall I'm facing. Sound like: Feel like: Alone. Think like: How much longer can I sit like this. I sense a lot of progress with mindfulness this year, moral conduct, investigation, me...

Is there a guideline or typical amount of sustained mindfulness throughout our days which is necessary before jhana development? I seem to be doing well in developing mindfulness, but I am still stuck at progress in my sitting practice. Maybe I am too hard on myself.

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Okay, I may have to rule out fellowships of religious studies, but apparently, my specific field has a great need for professors, and the feds offer funding. I would have to wait another year to apply, as I just missed deadlines. I'll continue self-study of the Dhamma :) I used to have the uneasy fe...

Mkoll, If you teach in high school in the u.s. You might have to lead the pledge of allegiance to the flag and enforce the rules surrounding it.......you also will be expected to take the choosing of cheerleaders as an important activity.......and that the pseudo nationalism called "school spirit" ...

daverupa wrote:Chaplaincy is perhaps worth considering, as you proceed.

Interesting, thanks.

You might also want to consider switching career to other fields in high demand, some only need certification without a full 4-year degree: nurse assistant, medical billing, radiology/ultrasound technologist, etc. and with very decent pay.. http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=ultrasound+technologist&l1...