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by Invincible_Summer
Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Spinal alignment
Replies: 11
Views: 2449

Re: Spinal alignment

Your spine has natural curves - no need to try and make it rod-straight.

Strengthening your core muscles will aid in maintaining a better posture.
by Invincible_Summer
Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:57 am
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: "Keeping the Breath in Mind" Method 1
Replies: 3
Views: 2917

"Keeping the Breath in Mind" Method 1

I recently stumbled across this book , and it intrigued me since I remember Ajaan Lee being the teacher of Ven. Thanissaro's teacher, Ajaan Fuang. So I read through the two meditation methods and had some questions: 1) In Method 1, Ajaan Lee states: Then bring [the awareness] into The Fourth Base, t...
by Invincible_Summer
Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: On associating with the wise
Replies: 12
Views: 2909

Re: On associating with the wise

I don't read the advice to 'associate with the wise' as advice to also cut off completely from those we don't consider wise (and it always worries me a bit, making a judgement on other people like that). It's perfectly possible to be friendly with people, socialise with them, but avoid joining in t...
by Invincible_Summer
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:31 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What's stopping you?
Replies: 30
Views: 6847

Re: What's stopping you?

It may just be "delusion" talking Or it might just be that you know yourself well enough, to know what is most suitable for you at this stage of your life. Not all Buddhists should ordain anyway. If all Buddhists got ordained, it would make getting dana very difficult for all those monks ...
by Invincible_Summer
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:21 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Difficulty with metta bhavana
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Re: Difficulty with metta bhavana

Have you ever tried doing it this way ? It's not a delineated brahmavihara practice event, but a way of being in the world. Yes, I try to do this as an "everyday practice" sort of thing, although I never knew of the sutta before. Thanks for sharing it. I guess I feel that I'm not as succe...
by Invincible_Summer
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: How to live as a forest monk in North America?
Replies: 8
Views: 1423

Re: How to live as a forest monk in North America?

I would like to leave the home life. I want to practice by myself the way the Buddha did and think about ordaining after. The issue is I am from Toronto(Thornhill to be exact), Canada...and it is freezing. Is it possible to live the life of a forest monk anywhere in North America or do I need to mo...
by Invincible_Summer
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: What's stopping you?
Replies: 30
Views: 6847

Re: What's stopping you?

I am engaged to be married. It may just be "delusion" talking, but I just don't feel that the way my life is going so far is leading me to ordination. Devout laity, sure, but at this point I don't see it being skillful to leave my partner and our families.
by Invincible_Summer
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Difficulty with metta bhavana
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Re: Difficulty with metta bhavana

Thanks for the replies. I will try to be more patient with this, and more kind to myself by not seeing my foray into metta bhavana as some sort of failure.


Is there much of a difference between the metta bhavana techniques I mentioned in the OP?
by Invincible_Summer
Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:49 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Difficulty with metta bhavana
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Difficulty with metta bhavana

What is the difference between practicing metta meditation by directing it towards specific people (friends, neutral, people we don't like), versus cultivating the feeling of metta and directing it more generally (i.e. in various directions)? The metta sutta doesn't seem to even mention directing me...
by Invincible_Summer
Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Starting Mahasi-style again - questions
Replies: 23
Views: 7306

Re: Starting Mahasi-style again - questions

I understand that being aware of all sensations, feelings, etc that arise is part of insight meditation. But is the awareness supposed to feel like I'm waiting for something to come up so I can blast it with my Awareness Ray? Lately that's how I feel it is - I know that all things are impermanent an...
by Invincible_Summer
Mon Mar 17, 2014 5:59 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Lay sangha vs temple/monastery
Replies: 5
Views: 1411

Re: Lay sangha vs temple/monastery

The internet can be your friend... :coffee: Invincible: You experience, I'm sure, echoes that of many. One of the great benefits of DhammaWheel is the "sangha" here of monks, as well as many very experienced Theravadins. The level of Dhamma discourse can be miles ahead of that which you m...
by Invincible_Summer
Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:30 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Lay sangha vs temple/monastery
Replies: 5
Views: 1411

Lay sangha vs temple/monastery

Which would be a better environment to delve deeper into Buddhism and meditation: a lay sangha/sitting group, or going to a temple/monastery? I've been more or less practicing on my own for the past few years, with short stints in lay Zen groups (when I was still practicing zazen). I think my practi...
by Invincible_Summer
Sat Mar 15, 2014 2:12 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Brian Ruhe and Representation
Replies: 148
Views: 29813

Re: Brian Ruhe and Representation

http://www.examiner.com/article/meditat ... p-director

Comments?


I wonder if he pushes this line of thought in his meditation groups...
by Invincible_Summer
Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
Topic: Starting Mahasi-style again - questions
Replies: 23
Views: 7306

Re: Starting Mahasi-style again - questions

Okay, so last night the same sensation came up after maybe 15 minutes, and then it turned into this long-lasting pressure/tingling sensation in the same area. Long-lasting as in at least 10 minutes in duration. My awareness of this sensation was quite strong, but it felt uncomfortable to focus on it...
by Invincible_Summer
Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Breaking the 5th Precept Consequences?
Replies: 9
Views: 3698

Re: Breaking the 5th Precept Consequences?

What is the karmic consequence for breaking the 5th precept? Hypothetically, if there a was person who never did anything negative to anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the only negative kamma would be the hurting of oneself, which would be the damage to ones own mind correct? Not to m...