Part of tag cluster Meditation in key topic Meditation Practices
4. “It seems I have returned to remedial meditation practice. I can’t seem to find ease in my body, let alone my breath. It feels like I’m stuck in physical pain - an invisible barrier I can’t seem to penetrate. Acceptance and loving kindness are being applied, but without much movement. I am trying to develop concentration on breath - so far no piti or sukha. What to do?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation/General advice] [Pain] [Goodwill] [Mindfulness of breathing] // [Meditation/Results] [Posture/Walking] [Chanting] [Cleanliness]
Quote: “One of the things that is really frustrating is waiting to get those results that we’re hoping for and feel we should be getting.” [Meditation/Results]
13. “Please demystify jhāna a little for those like myself whose vipassana past has had minimal samadhi focus. The emphasis on calming and brightening has been so helpful. Whereas in past I associated deep concentration with vipassana elites and insight practice more for those living in the mess of the world, now I wonder, in our post election universe, whether a more jhānic or balance between practices would prevent overwhelm, hiding, running to Canada! Thoughts?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Jhāna] [Insight meditation] [Gladdening the mind] [Calming meditation] [Everyday life] [Politics and society] // [Ajahn Chah] [Tranquility] [Mindfulness of body] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Relinquishment]
Quote: “That desire to measure and quantify attainment is an obstacle in itself.” [Meditation/Results]