Lazy Meditation

At times, I may feel too tired to do meditation, especially after I returned from my office. My mind will tempt me with all kind of excuses and it will keep telling me like " Hey gimme a break, why not skip today and practice tomorrow!!". You know what I listened and has stopped practicing for two weeks before I get myself to practice again.

Moral of the story, I guess you must be disciplined and determined to do meditation or you will lose it. If you are that busy, just give yourself 5 minutes every day.

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The Practice of Vipassana Meditation Today

Since the beginning of the twentieth century the teaching and the practice of traditional Buddhist meditation have undergone a considerable evolution in two important respects.

First, there has been a decided growth in the practice of vipassana meditation on its own, without combining it with samantha meditation.

Secondly, there has been a much greater involvement of lay person in vipassana, not only as students in ever growing numbers but also as lay meditation masters.

Both these development are mutually interrelated and are manifestations of the same overall trend: an adaption to the conditions prevailing in the modern word and a response to the growing demand for these simple and effective methods of mental culture.

Thank you

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Secondly, I would welcome any comments from you so that I can improve further.

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Who is talking during Meditation?

Ever wonder who is the one talking in your head during meditation? Is that you mind that keep churning thoughts of past events and future plan? Just stay focus on the present. Be mindful of thoughts that are coming in as they will disturb your meditation practice. Just note of it presence and be aware. These thoughts will arise and disappear like all dharma. What is left is the present moment.

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Where do find the book "The Meditator's Altlas"

Hi everyone,
Many has asked me where I got my copy of the book. Well, I bought this in Kinokuniya BookStore at Takashimaya and you can try your nearest bookstores to see if they have any available. Or you can also purchase at my blogsites. Take a look at the Best Seller collumn.

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Recommended reading

Hi all,

I would like to recommend getting this book called 'The Meditator's Atlas' by Mathew Flickstein. Inside it teaches you on the "Path of Purification" as laid out in the great classic of Buddhist literature called Visuddhimagga.

I have read the book and think it is good roadmap to guide you through the stages of the practice.

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Meditation Retreat

Hi all, if you have a chance (knowing that all of you are busy), try to set aside some time to go for Meditation Retreat. It a very good experience and you will probably learned some new things from there. For those of you who not able to commit a long period, maybe you can look for a shorter days like a 3 Day Retreat? Based on my experience, a 3 Day Retreat is usually meant for beginners.

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