Paul Rimmer

Paul Rimmer started the topic Possible European E-Sangha in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information 3 years, 8 months ago

Hi all

I hope this is the best forum sub-group for this post (please move if not!)?

I sent a message to Upasaka Tucker regarding possibly joining the E-Sangha, and we’ve been having a bit of a discussion about how best to incorporate Europeans. Unfortunately, the difference in time zones makes taking part in the existing E-Sangha problematic t…[Read more]

Paul Rimmer replied to the topic Stage 4 questions in the forum Meditation 3 years, 11 months ago

Thanks Ted, I’ll give that a go 🙂

Paul Rimmer replied to the topic Stage 4 questions in the forum Meditation 3 years, 11 months ago

Hi Paul, many thanks for the reply.

Both points also formed part of my thinking about stage 4, but I wanted to make sure before moving on. The habit of trying to push through stages has been so strong in the past for me, I think it may be making me a little over-cautious as I try to break it. Although, I guess, unless it begins to hinder your…[Read more]

Paul Rimmer started the topic Stage 4 questions in the forum Meditation 3 years, 11 months ago

Since The Mind Illuminated came out, I’ve realised just how much I used to try and push through the stages. I’m now being very cautious with examining my progress through the stages, and as a result I have a couple of questions regarding stage 4.

Could you clarify whether the following would be classed as gross distractions please: during a sit…[Read more]

Paul Rimmer replied to the topic Conceptualising the breath in the forum Meditation 5 years, 5 months ago

Many thanks Matthew, that’s really helpful.

Pat Arp, the ribbon is just one of the ways I conceptualise the flow of breath when it becomes extremely smooth. I don’t sit thinking about it, it’s just an image or […]

Paul Rimmer replied to the topic Conceptualising the breath in the forum Meditation 5 years, 5 months ago

Sorry, importantly I don’t get the glow anywhere near as often as the more general beautiful sensations. Which may mean it’s an reflective spike?

Paul Rimmer replied to the topic Conceptualising the breath in the forum Meditation 5 years, 5 months ago

Hi Matthew

Many thanks for reply. It was certainly helpful, although do you mind if I clarify the question further?

I’m not sure I’m becoming disconnected from the sensations of the breath as such (but this […]

Paul Rimmer started the topic Conceptualising the breath in the forum Meditation 5 years, 5 months ago

I have a question regarding how I sometimes conceptualise the breath. When I follow the breath, and at a time when my attention is uninterrupted and calm (and even before this), my mind inclines towards perceiving […]

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