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If you expect anything in return, that will not bring any good result even though you actually fully meditate.
If you expect anything in return, that will not bring any good result even though you actually fully meditate.
Actually, both of these statements are correct. If you start an insight meditation expecting a certain result, the insight will be questionable, since there is the possibility of self-delusion via expectation. In my own personal experience, the most meaningful insights I've experienced were the ones that surprised me when I was investigating something else.On the other hand Buddhist meditation practice often have specific purposes, for example developing samatha ( tranquillity ) or vipassana ( insight ).
See here for example: https://suttacentral.net/en/an2.31
And at a practical level people are unlikely to sustain a regular meditation practice if they feel there is no benefit.
Yeah actually I also agree with Spiny Norman.Actually, both of these statements are correct. If you start an insight meditation expecting a certain result, the insight will be questionable, since there is the possibility of self-delusion via expectation. In my own personal experience, the most meaningful insights I've experienced were the ones that surprised me when I was investigating something else.
Just curious - what is the best piece of advice you have received regards meditation?
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As long as you're doing it, don't worry about how you're doing it. Just let it come naturally, dive deep into the waters and let the pure air enter your lungs.
I'm not saying that's all there is to it. There are different methods and results. I don't know much about Buddhist methods or aims if they somehow conflict with what I've said?Hmm, this approach can be very hit and miss. I've known a lot of people who gave up meditation because it wasn't "working" for them, often because they haven't been properly instructed and advised. The method does matter, and different methods have different results and different challenges.
I'm not saying that's all there is to it. There are different methods and results. I don't know much about Buddhist methods or aims if they somehow conflict with what I've said?
I wouldn't say playing the didge hyper-oxygenates you. At least not if you're playing it right! It's the same as playing something like a trombone except using circular breathing instead of stopping for breaths. If done correctly you never get over or under oxygenated. I can play the didge for 20 minutes straight without pausing for air by using circular breathing and never once get light headed from doing it.I live in Thailand. I bought a didgeridoo from Australia off of ebay. I think it is some form of e-note, it is supposed proven to stop sleep apena. I'm learning the circular breathing technique and in hyper-oxygenating or maybe hyper-ventilating, I hit a neat sort of quiet calmness.