Moments Q&A

00:00 Welcome 01:30 On the topic of... Moments 13:24 While doing walking meditation, it is instructed to look after the sensations on the foot. Is it right that while noting 'thinking' we should look after the sensations in the brain? 14:34 I've never faced depression before. I can have metta towards others but I have a great amount of hatred towards myself and my situation. How can this hatred be abandoned? 18:16 How do you be in the moment when something pleasing and wonderful happens after many years. I’ve been lonely and I’m scared to let go, thinking, when will I get this feeling again? 21:00 Is it good to precede meditation sessions by visualizing loss of what you treasure in life, as well as death? Isn’t this right view or Pranja/wisdom (mindfulness of loss and death)? 22:37 Does it matter whether we sit on a cushion, a blanket or on the bare floor? 24:18 How can I deal with an overwhelming feeling of guilt. Could it be karma, a consequence of my careless behaviour in my youth? 27:19 Is it better to note fast to eventually go through the stages of insight? Or can I just note in the speed I prefer and that will take me all the way? 32:19 Are you saying that by noting without rational thinking that understanding and wisdom will come in time? 33:45 How does one not get more attached to pleasure if they experience it regularly in Samatha meditation? 35:22 Whenever I try to stay away from things that distracts me a lot I have a fear of missing out and the temptation increases and takes me away from my object of focus. Any tips on overcoming this feeling? 36:20 What is the difference between breathing as in Vipassana and breathing as in Samatha? Both techniques look pretty similar to me. 38:40 When noting thoughts, the thoughts I try to note stop because of the noting. Any tips? 39:51 How can meditation help with depression? 44:44 Are mindfulness and awareness one and the same? 46:03 Should we try to meditate as much as possible? 47:40 How do I deal with loneliness that stems from not having a romantic partner? I always wanted a partner but don’t have it and that makes me feel lonely and sad. 48:38 Would following the five precepts be the best antidote to guilt and shame for everybody? 49:14 Is meditation on its own "useless" if we don’t practice precepts and ethics? 51:05 How does one deal with the rawness of one's emotions as one meditates? As I open up and begin to avoid distractions in my life, I see more of others' suffering and get so angry at them being in pain. 53:10 Should I note paranoia? Or feeling uneasy in public situation such as awkwardness? Social anxiety? 54:22 Is it possible to tackle addiction through meditation? If so, how? 55:44 You have said you should not expect any results from the practice; how do I know I am practicing correctly? 59:31 Sadhu... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/ To join our meditation community and sign up for an at-home meditation course, please visit: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/ Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe for updates here: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=yuttadhammo and don't forget to click the 'like' button to help promote these videos! Thanks for your questions, comments and support for what I do. May all beings be happy. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yuttadhammo Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/yuttadhammo Weblog: https://yuttadhammo.sirimangalo.org/ Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support