Meditation Mastery

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What is the purpose of meditation?

To cultivate pleasure in letting go and develop mindful non-participation

How long is it recommended to meditate for?

30 minutes, 1-2 times daily

What is the preparation for meditation?

Sitting comfortably, closing eyes, and focusing on the purpose of meditation

What is the breathing technique used in meditation?

Breathing from the belly into the chest and relaxing the body with each out-breath Signup and view all the answers

How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?

By relaxing the body and focusing on the center of the forehead while extending the length of the breath Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the subtle pleasure of each deflation during meditation?

Tuned into and encouraged to grow Signup and view all the answers

How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?

By relaxing into the effort and letting the 'restless fire' burn itself out Signup and view all the answers

What does cultivating mindfulness in daily life involve?

Grounding, observing, softening, and stillness Signup and view all the answers

What can the softening skill be used for during the day?

To relax any thought loops that occur during the day Signup and view all the answers

When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?

When deep physical and mental relaxation is achieved Signup and view all the answers

What will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?

Imbalances within attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the softening skill in meditation?

To be with difficult experiences without reacting to them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of meditation?

To cultivate pleasure in letting go and develop mindful non-participation Signup and view all the answers

How long is it recommended to meditate for?

30 minutes, 1-2 times daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the preparation for meditation?

Sitting comfortably, closing eyes, and focusing on the purpose of meditation Signup and view all the answers

What is the breathing technique used in meditation?

Breathing from the belly into the chest and relaxing the body with each out-breath Signup and view all the answers

How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?

By relaxing the body and focusing on the center of the forehead while extending the length of the breath Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the subtle pleasure of each deflation during meditation?

Tuned into and encouraged to grow Signup and view all the answers

How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?

By relaxing into the effort and letting the 'restless fire' burn itself out Signup and view all the answers

What does cultivating mindfulness in daily life involve?

Grounding, observing, softening, and stillness Signup and view all the answers

What can the softening skill be used for during the day?

To relax any thought loops that occur during the day Signup and view all the answers

When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?

When deep physical and mental relaxation is achieved Signup and view all the answers

What will be addressed in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?

Imbalances within attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the softening skill in meditation?

To be with difficult experiences without reacting to them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of meditation?

To cultivate pleasure in letting go and develop mindful non-participation Signup and view all the answers

How long is it recommended to meditate for each day?

30 minutes, 1-2 times daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the Softening skill in meditation?

Being with difficult experiences without reacting to them Signup and view all the answers

What is the preparation for meditation?

Sitting comfortably, closing eyes, and focusing on the purpose of meditation Signup and view all the answers

What is the breathing technique in meditation?

Breathing from the belly into the chest and relaxing the body with each out-breath Signup and view all the answers

How is mental relaxation achieved in meditation?

By relaxing the body and focusing on the center of the forehead while extending the length of the breath Signup and view all the answers

What should be tuned into and encouraged to grow during meditation?

The subtle pleasure of each deflation Signup and view all the answers

How can mental restlessness be calmed during meditation?

By relaxing into the effort and letting the 'restless fire' burn itself out Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps involved in cultivating mindfulness in daily life?

Grounding, observing, softening, and stillness Signup and view all the answers

What can softening skill be used for during the day?

To relax any thought loops that occur during the day Signup and view all the answers

When can TIER 1 of Mindfulness of Breathing be progressed to?

When deep physical and mental relaxation is achieved Signup and view all the answers

Do imbalances within attention need to be overcome in TIER 1 & 2 of Mindfulness of Breathing?

No Signup and view all the answers

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.