Cittasanto: I shall add Ajahn Sumedho's books in my "to buy" list! The concept of sound is interesting, and it would be nice if you could share any sort of instruction in the matter. Just for informative knowledge, and whether this has any other benefits than anapanasati for example? I do ...

Thanks for your suggestions and I will definitely look into the suttas you suggest! Although I am aware of insight practices, and do try to bring mindfulness into daily life, I want to first be able to concentrate deeply on a consistent basis before beginning a deeper insight practice. On another no...

Hi everyone. Thank you for your replies and advice. Based on this, I shall continue my practice in the same manner, while keeping a firm focus on the breath. Indeed, I found that during my meditation sitting yesterday, I did have a small expectation / craving to feel the experience again. Needless t...

Hi guys. I just want to share one of my recent experiences with meditation, since I do not have a teacher and hope that perhaps someone in these forums can give me some guidance. I meditate twice a day, based on the anapanasati sutta, once in the morning and once in the evening after work, normally ...