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by modernmonk
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:17 am
Forum: Classical Theravāda
Topic: How do you reconize Perceptions and Ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 4218

Re: How do you reconize Perceptions and Ideas?

Perception relates to the activity of recognition, or identification (i.e., talking about the attaching of a name to an object of experience). An example would be naming colours (e.g., we all agree what colour is "red"). This should help your question: http://www.buddhanet.net/funbud14.htm...
by modernmonk
Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:30 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: My quest to speak clearly?
Replies: 18
Views: 2616

Re: My quest to speak clearly?

Hello JDW, In regards to your voice, try slowing down. The voice will become clearer and more relaxed as you slow down and ease any present anxiety. As a child I experienced a stretch where I was constantly stuttering. I went to a speech pathologist where I learned to speak slower. It might seem tri...
by modernmonk
Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:44 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: 7 factors of enlightenment
Replies: 16
Views: 2930

Re: 7 factors of enlightenment

does awareness of the rising and falling of the abdominal movements lead to joy which is one of the 7 factors of enlightenment what is your experience with joy and straight insight meditation. or does the joy aspect come from practicing samatha? thank you, metta, befriend The factors of enlightenme...
by modernmonk
Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:51 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Can Meditation help with Adult ADHD?
Replies: 11
Views: 2905

Re: Can Meditation help with Adult ADHD?

Well I had ADHD as a child. I have been diagnosed with one and the other usually follows the first. symptoms? I have all the symptoms pretty much of classic Adult ADHD. - ease of distraction - mind wanders - too much energy and so forth. I would try to be mindful of the symptoms as they arise and a...
by modernmonk
Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Tension and effect on the meninges
Replies: 7
Views: 2687

Re: Tension and effect on the meninges

Hello I came across a claim from Bhante Vimalaramsi's teaching that inferred tension/craving arising was a result of constriction of meninges. The context was that before returning awareness to the primary object of meditation (from wondering-mind or a distraction) to notice any tension present in ...
by modernmonk
Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Tension and effect on the meninges
Replies: 7
Views: 2687

Re: Tension and effect on the meninges

Thanks for the replies, To clarify, I understand the concept of dependent origination and the mind/body relationship. What I am unclear of is the reference to the physiological effects of tension and the meninges. From a scientific standpoint, to make a claim there must be evidence (i.e., studies). ...
by modernmonk
Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:01 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Tension and effect on the meninges
Replies: 7
Views: 2687

Tension and effect on the meninges

Hello I came across a claim from Bhante Vimalaramsi's teaching that inferred tension/craving arising was a result of constriction of meninges. The context was that before returning awareness to the primary object of meditation (from wondering-mind or a distraction) to notice any tension present in t...
by modernmonk
Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:23 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 1141

Introduction

Hello Dhamma Wheel, I have been searching these forums for a few years and finally decided to make an account. A little bit about me: I am a 24 year old male from Canada. I have been studying Buddhism and practicing meditation sporadically for 6 years. I am attending university to become a registere...