Week 10: Meditation Q&A by Ven. Hung-I
IMG Notes from Aug. 7, 2009
A. After walking and sitting meditation, Rev. Hung-I joined our group for a half hour discussion. Ken informed the group that Josten is not feeling well. (Get better, Josten!) The Reverend praised the group for its commitment, and he understood the determination that goes into making the decision to continue practice. He was also happy to see us using the temple.
B. For discussion, three questions were offered to the Reverend.
Question 1. What is mindfulness?
The Reverend touched on several points regarding the nature of mindfulness. The key points were that we all have some level of mindfulness, but most of the time we do not use it in the right way. There must be Right Mindfulness. Right Mindfulness leads to Right Concentration; Right Concentration leads to Right Contemplation.
Question 2. What is the value of Walking Meditation?
The main points given on this question were that sitting and walking meditation complement each other. Walking meditation helps us to bring concentration and mindfulness into our daily lives and activities.
Question 3. What are some suggestions to deal with conflicts and obstacles to practice time?
The Reverend empathized with this issue, and spoke of his own challenges to practice. He suggested that one must find a good, strong motive for practicing, and then use that motive to make a vow to keep practicing. Sometimes, you may not be able to practice for as long as you wish, but even short practices are worthwhile when time becomes an issue.
A. After walking and sitting meditation, Rev. Hung-I joined our group for a half hour discussion. Ken informed the group that Josten is not feeling well. (Get better, Josten!) The Reverend praised the group for its commitment, and he understood the determination that goes into making the decision to continue practice. He was also happy to see us using the temple.
B. For discussion, three questions were offered to the Reverend.
Question 1. What is mindfulness?
The Reverend touched on several points regarding the nature of mindfulness. The key points were that we all have some level of mindfulness, but most of the time we do not use it in the right way. There must be Right Mindfulness. Right Mindfulness leads to Right Concentration; Right Concentration leads to Right Contemplation.
Question 2. What is the value of Walking Meditation?
The main points given on this question were that sitting and walking meditation complement each other. Walking meditation helps us to bring concentration and mindfulness into our daily lives and activities.
Question 3. What are some suggestions to deal with conflicts and obstacles to practice time?
The Reverend empathized with this issue, and spoke of his own challenges to practice. He suggested that one must find a good, strong motive for practicing, and then use that motive to make a vow to keep practicing. Sometimes, you may not be able to practice for as long as you wish, but even short practices are worthwhile when time becomes an issue.
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