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- Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: The Inner Light
- Replies: 16
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Re: The Inner Light
I recently asked questions about a similar experience: http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=9057#p140702" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; For me I think the sense of excitement was a result of the impression that something was happening. After "losing"...
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2978
Re: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
Update: After a little experimentation I have been able to reproduce the arising of color in meditation. It was actually fairly easy, and probably because I let go of my concern at regaining some level of progress. I'm guessing that what made it "go away" was the change in my routine coupl...
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2978
Re: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
Excellent advice Mike! The notion of the spring cleaning of the mind makes a great deal of sense. The effect of the intense color is one that really seemed to strengthen my concentration and produce a distinctive shift in my mind state, I would imagine to a similar effect as kasina meditation except...
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2978
Re: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
Thank you for the reply thereductor, I appreciate it very much. It is assuring to hear from someone else that it seems that I am being somewhat sensible in my approach, if not a little dumbstruck by the experience at times. It has been difficult to gauge such unexpected occurrences, and the force an...
- Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Help Troubleshooting Meditation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2978
Help Troubleshooting Meditation
Hi all, First off I want to say that I have been using Dhamma Wheel as a resource for some time now, and I want to thank all of you for all the help. I have found some incredible resources, perspectives, and insights through reading here. Now to the topic. My original practice started around 15 minu...