12 Questions
What is the meaning of 'gum gum' in Tibetan meditation practice?
Getting familiar with your mind
Why do we need to guide and train our mind according to the text?
Because our mind is like a monkey and can be bossy
What does the author mean by 'crazy monkey mind'?
Our mind can be impulsive and bossy
What is the purpose of meditation according to the text?
To learn about the nature and function of our mind
What is the danger of having a 'jobless' monkey mind?
It creates problems and becomes very active
What is the author's advice on how to deal with the monkey mind?
Give it a part-time job to keep it occupied
What is the benefit of giving the monkey mind a 'job'?
Both the monkey mind and the person benefit
What is the author's advice on how to make friends with the monkey mind?
Find common ground and give it a job
What is the danger of fighting with the monkey mind according to the text?
It makes the monkey mind louder and stronger
What is the author's advice on how to liberate oneself from the monkey mind?
Guide and train the mind
What is the danger of having a 'homeless' monkey mind?
It becomes agitated and creates problems
What is the author's advice on how to get familiar with the mind?
Guide and train it
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