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What is the purpose of meditation?
What is the purpose of meditation?
- To cultivate pleasure in holding onto difficult experiences
- To cultivate pleasure in letting go and develop mindful non-participation (correct)
- To relax the body and mind
- To develop mindful participation
How long is it recommended to meditate for?
How long is it recommended to meditate for?
- 2 hours, 1-2 times daily
- 1 hour, 1-2 times daily
- 10 minutes, 1-2 times daily
- 30 minutes, 1-2 times daily (correct)
What is the preparation for meditation?
What is the preparation for meditation?
- Walking around outside
- Lying down and closing eyes
- Standing up and stretching
- Sitting comfortably, closing eyes, and focusing on the purpose of meditation (correct)
What is the breathing technique used in meditation?
What is the breathing technique used in meditation?
How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?
How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?
What should be done with the subtle pleasure of each deflation during meditation?
What should be done with the subtle pleasure of each deflation during meditation?
How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?
How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?
What does cultivating mindfulness in daily life involve?
What does cultivating mindfulness in daily life involve?
What can the softening skill be used for during the day?
What can the softening skill be used for during the day?
When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?
When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?
What will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?
What will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?
What is the purpose of the softening skill in meditation?
What is the purpose of the softening skill in meditation?
What is the purpose of meditation?
What is the purpose of meditation?
How long is it recommended to meditate for?
How long is it recommended to meditate for?
What is the preparation for meditation?
What is the preparation for meditation?
What is the breathing technique used in meditation?
What is the breathing technique used in meditation?
How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?
How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?
What should be done with the subtle pleasure of each deflation during meditation?
What should be done with the subtle pleasure of each deflation during meditation?
How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?
How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?
What does cultivating mindfulness in daily life involve?
What does cultivating mindfulness in daily life involve?
What can the softening skill be used for during the day?
What can the softening skill be used for during the day?
When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?
When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?
What will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?
What will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?
What is the purpose of the softening skill in meditation?
What is the purpose of the softening skill in meditation?
What is the purpose of meditation?
What is the purpose of meditation?
How long is it recommended to meditate for each day?
How long is it recommended to meditate for each day?
What is the Softening skill in meditation?
What is the Softening skill in meditation?
What is the preparation for meditation?
What is the preparation for meditation?
What is the breathing technique in meditation?
What is the breathing technique in meditation?
How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?
How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?
What should be tuned into and encouraged to grow during meditation?
What should be tuned into and encouraged to grow during meditation?
How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?
How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?
What are the steps involved in cultivating mindfulness in daily life?
What are the steps involved in cultivating mindfulness in daily life?
What can softening skill be used for during the day?
What can softening skill be used for during the day?
When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?
When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?
Do imbalances within attention need to be overcome in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?
Do imbalances within attention need to be overcome in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?
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Study Notes
Meditation Skill Purpose and Instructions
- The purpose of meditation is to cultivate pleasure in letting go and develop mindful non-participation.
- Softening skill allows one to be with difficult experiences without reacting to them.
- It is recommended to meditate for 30 min, 1-2 times daily, depending on one's life situation.
- Preparation for meditation involves sitting comfortably, closing eyes, and focusing on the purpose of meditation.
- Breathing technique involves breathing from the belly into the chest and relaxing the body with each out-breath.
- Mental relaxation is achieved by relaxing the body and focusing on the center of the forehead while extending the length of the breath.
- The subtle pleasure of each deflation should be tuned into and encouraged to grow.
- Mental restlessness can be calmed by relaxing into the effort and letting the "restless fire" burn itself out.
- Cultivating mindfulness in daily life involves grounding, observing, softening, and stillness.
- Softening skill can be used to relax any thought loops that occur during the day.
- TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing can be progressed to when deep physical and mental relaxation is achieved.
- Imbalances within attention will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing, but do not need to be overcome at this stage.
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