12 Questions
What is the analogy used to describe how meditation should be done?
An old cow peeing
What are the two ways to build a habit of daily meditation practice?
Formal and informal practice
What is formal practice in meditation?
Setting aside a specific amount of time each day for meditation
What is informal practice in meditation?
Meditating while doing everyday tasks
What can high expectations for meditation lead to?
Attachment and grasping
What should you focus on instead of expecting fantastic results from meditation?
Focusing on doing your best and using effort, wisdom, and knowledge
What should you accept about meditation experiences?
They may go up and down in the beginning
When might progress in meditation not be noticeable?
Day to day
What is the best way to make progress in meditation?
Step by step
What should you avoid in your approach to meditation?
Tightness or looseness
What is essential for developing inner experience and realization of meditation?
Regular, consistent practice
What is the key to practicing meditation regularly?
Consistency
Study Notes
Tips for Regular Meditation Practice
- It's important to practice meditation regularly, but consistency is key.
- The analogy of an old cow peeing suggests that meditation should be done bit by bit, not all at once.
- Building a habit of daily practice is important, and there are two ways to do it: formal and informal practice.
- Formal practice involves setting aside a specific amount of time each day for meditation.
- Informal practice can be done anytime, anywhere, and involves being mindful in everyday activities.
- High expectations for meditation can lead to attachment and grasping, which can hinder progress.
- Instead of expecting fantastic results, focus on doing your best and using effort, wisdom, and knowledge.
- Accept that meditation experiences are impermanent and may go up and down in the beginning.
- Progress may not be noticeable day to day, but looking back over a longer period can reveal improvements.
- Don't fixate on experience or becoming enlightened quickly; progress comes step by step.
- Avoid tightness or looseness in your approach to meditation; find balance by trying your best without being attached to the result.
- Regular, consistent practice is essential for developing inner experience and realization of meditation.
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