Dharma Treasure Community | Samuel | Activity http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/members/samuel-bookseed/activity/ Activity feed for Samuel. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:32:53 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=4.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 73fb6e440e8b13d7c0f19a5c1c864fd2 Samuel replied to the topic stream enterer to Mahayana in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/stream-enterer-to-mahayana/#post-3683 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 23:25:55 +0000 As someone who has switched from Theravada to practicing the Dzogchen ngöndro, I can testify that I have not had to start from scratch. Switching to a new tradition has required me to get use to new techniques, a new theory of how emotions work, and a new approach to discipline, but for the most part, my Theravada training has carried over…[Read more]

]]> b3337b6c23018fceb217e47968ffe856 Samuel replied to the topic How to start again after many failed attempts? in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/how-to-start-again-after-many-failed-attempts/#post-3375 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:18:31 +0000 I have found the following invaluable for understanding how to apply effort during stage 4:

Tips for Stage 4 from TheMindIlluminated

Tips for Stage 4 – Part 2 from TheMindIlluminated

]]> d334f40b07b4ff8936e31e3b40ee15e7 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/3/#post-3358 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 01:25:40 +0000 I have recently made the discovery that increasing the amount of time I spend on walking meditation does not have the same impact on the movements as increasing the amount of time I spend on breath meditation. In fact, it does not seem to have any impact at all.

Because of the body movements, I got the impression that meditation retreat is…[Read more]

]]> 928e4bb536ae537481800811dd8354c0 Samuel replied to the topic ideas on how to build relationships through Dharma Treasure? in the forum Help Wanted or Offered http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/ideas-on-how-to-build-relationships-through-dharma-treasure/#post-3357 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 01:20:36 +0000 In response to Blake’s posts:

someone has probably thought of this already, but I have an idea on how to better pair students and teachers. Create a list of spiritual obstacles and strengths. Have teachers rank each on a scale from 1 to 10, based on how strong each item was near the beginning of their practice. This would theoretically allow…[Read more]

]]> b05c8513b948162d44cf0d7e8e2f9a5c Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-3255 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:42:52 +0000 No issues at the moment. The temporary intensification has subsided. At this point you should assume no issues unless I post back here.

]]> 95ed1d0528544f1b05b37bfd549ad79b Samuel replied to the topic Eating less meals in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/eating-less-meals/#post-3085 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 23:19:00 +0000 I would prefer it if people do not reply to this thread, unless they are answering my question. Given my health, responding to a notification that I have received a reply by checking on the thread is not a trivial matter.

As a piece of feedback: I do not recall ever acquiring any unasked for advice on this forum that consists of anything I have…[Read more]

]]> 7171fdccd6d8896491340b9309f269a9 Samuel replied to the topic Eating less meals in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/eating-less-meals/#post-3079 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:01:54 +0000

Q&A: How to maintain practice in one’s daily life

]]> ba75ea097dfbed28e6044e7c561b1465 Samuel started the topic Eating less meals in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/eating-less-meals Sat, 30 Jun 2018 02:26:25 +0000 I have heard that some people make more time for their formal practice by eating less meals. I’m wondering how this works in practice. In particular, should the practitioner exercise less? Are there any health risks involved? Should more food be eaten each meal? How many meals are consumed a day? Any other practices that should be combined with…[Read more]

]]> 67118ae1c2b220e9d415ccdc3107c8c6 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-3076 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 02:20:46 +0000 Hello Darlene,

I would 1st like to point out that because I meditate while lying down, I have yet to have any body movements on a cushion.

During meditation, the body movements usually consist of my feet hitting each other as if my legs were trying to clap.

Outside of meditation, usually my legs start moving back and forth as if I had to pee,…[Read more]

]]> d686fb456fed36c048de047ea9acf7d5 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-3067 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 21:30:53 +0000 This week I had a significant decrease in body movements during daily life and meditation. I believe the reason I had a temporary increase in body movements was because switching to a different approach to meditation required a temporary increase in effort.

]]> bede432094ad5bca29117a06a4fc52d7 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-3061 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:47:37 +0000 Thus far, I have had an increase in movements during meditation, but not during daily life. That said, last time I returned to TMI it took a month before the daily life body movements got bad.

]]> 08891c47512f43bb6409f37115312eb3 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-3046 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:07:52 +0000 Another update:

after discussing some of the violent body movements I have had in my legs with a Lama, she told me they were a symptom that I was putting too much effort into my practice. After relaxing the effort in my practice the body movements have reduced substantially.
As a side note: I’m going to try adding TMI elements back into my…[Read more]

]]> c01ab9e83786fe2f763c5003fc5c72d4 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-2871 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:13:51 +0000 Another update:

the involuntary body movements started to intensify to the point where they would last from 30 minutes to a few hours. I tried removing all TMI elements from my practice and the duration and intensity of the body movements have dropped down again. It would appear that TMI raises my energy levels too quickly.
As a side note, it…[Read more]

]]> 869f3c9c72a136a7e024414e7f9e4db0 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-2807 Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:36:16 +0000 To provide an update on my experience of involuntary body movements:

After abandoning TMI practice the involuntary body movements calmed down a lot. About 8 weeks ago, however, I decided that at this point in my spiritual development I am better off focusing on preparatory practices than on actual Dzogchen. After a few weeks of this the…[Read more]

]]> c9aaa6aaa1d5c860564b37af3106e0c8 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-2792 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:01:40 +0000 In response to Darlene asking about Dzogchen practice:

Dzogchen has a reputation for being near impossible to learn without a teacher. For that reason, instead of trying to explain Dzogchen on my own and running the risk of spreading misconceptions I have decided to provide links to useful…[Read more]

]]> 8488a570fd7347e3cf279bcdd3cea95c Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-2787 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 01:26:40 +0000 In response to Blake’s post:
no, that is not what I’m saying at all. Before explaining though, there’s something I need to clarify. Before a person is qualified to practice Dzogchen it is absolutely necessary that they have had a temporary experience of the non-duality of emptiness and form and the ability to reenter that non-dual state. The…[Read more]

]]> 6a4984ed65d0a1f36ffb911bef94bd11 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/page/2/#post-2785 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:04:41 +0000 Given my health, posting on here is rather inconvenient. The result is that it will take time for me to respond to your posts.

In response to the question on dispassion.
Because I’ve never had access to a Dzogchen teacher I am highly unqualified to speak of Dzogchen. I am even more unqualified to discuss the end results. That said, I will try to…[Read more]

]]> c342aea0cef805c924bc4d48af4ff254 Samuel replied to the topic Physical vs mental (jealousy) suffering in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/physical-vs-mental-jealousy-suffering/page/2/#post-2784 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:46:58 +0000 In terms of dealing with strong emotions, I have personally found it extremely helpful to try to get skilled at detecting a state of mind before it has collapsed my mindfulness. The way I learned how to do this is to study the impacts of the various emotions on my state of mind and body sensations. Each time I did this, I could detect the emotion…[Read more]

]]> bd26a754383a07b93239126c70361b2d Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and lay life in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-lay-life/#post-2466 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:57:08 +0000 Hello Meshe,
thanks for the clarification – I think we were in agreement on Dzogchen to begin with, but are merely used to different notations. What I meant by what I wrote earlier, was that trying to take methods out of Dzogchen or Tantra and combining them with TMI without knowing what you are doing, or understanding the systems you are b…[Read more]

]]> e6d8215a30ea3b3b0d1b8fa890498bc2 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2450 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:56:15 +0000 Dzogchen does not end in dispassion.

]]> a490edcfbea7f04f819bcc2c5409f300 Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and lay life in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-lay-life/#post-2449 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:55:02 +0000 I believe there is some linguistic confusion. By renunciate methods, I mean those which aim to destroy passion. Obviously, tantra isn’t about that! When I use the terms shamatha and vipassana, I am referring to Sutric practices. I would use the Tibetan equivalents to refer to Vajrayana practices.

I’m curious as to which styles of Dzogchen you are…[Read more]

]]> d41fb3cbd03bb11a72fba59c704e89b1 Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and lay life in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-lay-life/#post-2445 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:50:43 +0000 To give examples of what I mean by using unpleasant emotions (to clarify):

1) According to psychologists people who are experiencing nervousness and reframe it as excitement do better at public speaking and math exams than those who are calm.

2) According to the “Upside of Your Dark Side” mild amounts of sadness allows us to do better at…[Read more]

]]> da3c71be3fdcee6a2a7efa8266aa945f Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and lay life in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-lay-life/#post-2437 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 01:02:29 +0000 Hello Alex,

I have practiced traditional Buddhism for a few years (before switching to Dzogchen Longde) and don’t need a review of traditional renunciation. What I am looking for is what Dharma Treasure’s attitude is on the subject, to see if this kind of practice is a good fit for my friends.

What I mean by using unpleasant emotions is…[Read more]

]]> 1796928595068583b91403895ab4cf5c Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2434 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:54:25 +0000 Hello Blake,
to provide some extra information, I found that the Dzogchen approach to concentration meditation didn’t cause intense body movements. It is important to note, however, that the practice gets very different results than TMI and is aiming to prepare the practitioner for something very different from insight meditation.

Samuel

]]> c0ed4b031012a678d669483d3641b74b Samuel started the topic Renunciation and lay life in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-lay-life Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:03:37 +0000 I was wondering what level of renunciation is needed to make significant progress using TMI. I was also wondering what level is recommended (not the same thing as necessary).
Also, is it possible for a person to make progress in TMI without abandoning the usage of unpleasant emotion?
Thank you,
Samuel

]]> a7cf6b5f89be31eed2518c3736fea93f Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2429 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:51:16 +0000 Hello,
I thought I would provide an update. The involuntary body movements started to intensify and occur in daily life. Some of the involuntary body movements I had could’ve killed me if I was driving a car at the time. I decided to respond by abandoning my formal TMI practice for now and focusing on Dzogchen. Thus far, this is working well for…[Read more]

]]> bdef476bc91ccaa61a0cf28c17fab662 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2403 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:53:07 +0000 As an update:

Thus far I have been unable to detect any special sensations before involuntary body movements. I did try the body scanning technique during the beginning of my meditation session last night and had a decrease in movements. I also found that after using the body scanning technique I was often able to detect involuntary body…[Read more]

]]> b4ce229df63364afe49c69ece8d8eb83 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2402 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:04:45 +0000 Hello Blake,

Thanks for the advice.

I have noticed that involuntary body movements happen more frequently when practicing TMI. Also interesting to note: I took a break from TMI to explore different styles of Dzogchen practice and had an increase in movements after returning.

]]> 6740534a4d63627e044376b6b040bd55 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2397 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:04:03 +0000 Hello Blake,
I have been practicing for 4 years, started practicing TMI about a year ago, and am currently at stage 4. I’ve also started practicing Dzogchen longde about a month ago and am rather enjoying it.
I practice meditation lying down, after discovering that the connective tissue in my legs doesn’t like sitting meditation. I lie for an hour…[Read more]

]]> 372ba9382f55a2cd3fd492e57e65de57 Samuel replied to the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade/#post-2392 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:30:18 +0000 The connective tissue in my arms and hands is injured. The result is that stretching motions drain a nontrivial amount out of my physical endurance and harsh stretches can injure me. I learned the hard way, to give you an example, that shaking people’s hands is bad for my health. Involuntary body movements in my arms could theoretically cause…[Read more]

]]> c11774fb0ca86e3689725a45b10d4fc4 Samuel started the topic Questions on involuntary body movements in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/questions-on-involuntary-body-movements-masquerade-masquerade Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:04:05 +0000 Given my current medical situation, I’m concerned by the prospect of experiencing involuntary body movements. I’m wondering what the involuntary body movements experienced in meditation are like. I was also wondering if there are any strategies for reducing their intensity or avoiding them altogether. Given my health, I would be fine with slowing…[Read more]

]]> d9a1a5ae50cd7056236ab86214487126 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/page/2/#post-2359 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:50:28 +0000 Hello again,

Sorry to post on this topic again, but I recently noticed that neither the consultations page nor the donations page mentions that it is possible to donate consultations. I simply wanted to point out that mentioning this possibility somewhere on the web site may be profitable.

Live long and profit
Sam

]]> 89437cda309f07aa5ce4e142cb3a5c08 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/page/2/#post-2353 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:12:06 +0000 Hello Neko,

Thank you for the clarification – much appreciated.

Have a great day
Sam

]]> c99f115520369140a896c68d1e7937a8 Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and Social Interactions in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-social-interactions/#post-2239 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:36:28 +0000 Hello Michael,

Thank you for your reply.As someone transitioning to the 5th stage of cognitive development (Robert Kegan’s model) I found it particularly helpful.

]]> 845fc4fa37622a8025a736361533617c Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and Social Interactions in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-social-interactions/#post-2180 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:30:39 +0000 What I want from this topic are strategies for using social interactions to cultivate wholesome qualities. I am well aware that renunciation has to be regulated.

]]> a748eb547c649c77a1da8ad07ae2ad49 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/page/2/#post-2166 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:57:43 +0000 I decided to make one last post on this topic. I will consider my concerns addressed if the following context is provided on Culadasa’s consultation page (not necessarily in this order):

1) he has a family to provide for and has given up a steady source of income in order to devote himself to teaching

2) he offers many freely available…[Read more]

]]> ce8bf567005f97e2f1a0e72f5b020d38 Samuel replied to the topic Mountains aren't mountains and it sucks in the forum Principles of Dharma http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/mountains-arent-mountains-and-it-sucks/#post-2143 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 15:13:56 +0000 “*One way to say it would be that now when I tune into the fact that I’m not in a world of objects and people in the way that I previously thought I don’t have a model to replace it with and that’s pretty damn terrifying.”

I thought you might find the following quote useful:

“All models are wrong, but some are useful.”
– George Box, Statistician

]]> 64de8e83b12dfc49402725e9ab8ff29c Samuel replied to the topic Should disclosing key weaknesses be a norm here? in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/should-disclosing-key-weaknesses-be-a-norm-here/#post-2119 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:16:31 +0000 Hello Colleen,

I am unaware of this being done on an open forum and after thinking about it I do not think it should. I would like to say however that there is a company called Next Jump where everyone’s key weaknesses are available in a database that any employee can access. It is simply not acceptable at Next Jump to have 0 key weaknesses. Even…[Read more]

]]> 20bf79b508fbb7239e76c12cdecb3e64 Samuel started the topic Should disclosing key weaknesses be a norm here? in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/should-disclosing-key-weaknesses-be-a-norm-here Sun, 06 Aug 2017 22:03:39 +0000 I have recently been exposed to the notion of “key weaknesses” as a valuable cultural tool. The term refers to the weaknesses that a person has to work on to become more effective.

The idea is that people should try to identify their current key weaknesses. Next they should disclose them to their community so they can receive feedback. The goal…[Read more]

]]> a5a033924eb3b2160a080a19fa5700e0 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/page/2/#post-2112 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 17:22:01 +0000 Due to cultural differences I should have stated this upfront. When I calmly express anger like this I am trying to urgently communicate the fact that I am concerned. I am not offend and apologize for the confusion. Given my poor health, this will be my last post on this topic. If able-bodied people want to continue this discussion that is fine.…[Read more]

]]> e2abd798c4a6ae83a7511cd3abc8d442 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/#post-2110 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 13:38:36 +0000 I think Culadasa is doing the right thing. But what I want are 2 things:

1) For his consultation page to offer enough context that it does not rub people the wrong way

2) For a set of ethical standards to be produced regarding the charging of fees that could help students who know little about the Dharma distinguish between legitimate and…[Read more]

]]> 414e56d3e4cc4c4a1406d7fa6a471b87 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/#post-2092 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 13:12:12 +0000 One way to address my second concern would be to have a service that is basically linked-in for Dharma teachers.

]]> 9c13d62663ccb9ce443dd7d2ab0eee11 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/#post-2084 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:56:24 +0000 Thank you for your mature response. I would like to clarify that my concerns are:
1) If I share Culadasa’s website with people, THEY will think it is a cult.
2) If legit teachers like Culadasa start doing things like this, it will be harder to tell the difference between a legit teacher and someone more interested in your money than your spiritual…[Read more]

]]> e5f5f5404f64c23c1dcc8f9da22c2597 Samuel replied to the topic Culadasa is now offering private consultations online in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/culadasa-is-now-offering-private-consultations-online/#post-2075 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:40:08 +0000 Edit: When I wrote this post I was extremely exhausted. I would like to clarify that it was nothing more than a poorly written attempt to communicate what I wrote in later posts.

I am fairly angry so I apologize in advance if I fail to communicate effectively.

I want you to imagine what it would be like for someone who didn’t know you to…[Read more]

]]> c004dbf8c36bcb5b4fd9f0f14cd2403e Samuel replied to the topic No net progress after almost a year, dullness, unwholesome lifestyle in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/no-net-progress-after-almost-a-year-dullness-unwholesome-lifestyle__trashed/?view=all#post-2006 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:45:06 +0000 What I am suggesting is that Sasha’s catch-22 may be best solved using techniques that do not depend on meditation during daily life.

]]> 5581221204211728a96b2777749f2bcf Samuel replied to the topic No net progress after almost a year, dullness, unwholesome lifestyle in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/no-net-progress-after-almost-a-year-dullness-unwholesome-lifestyle__trashed/?view=all#post-2003 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:45:17 +0000 When I use the term self awareness, I use it as a technical term with a highly specific meaning. According to emotional intelligence research we do not control when we experience an emotion or craving. Instead, these things are controlled by automatic unconscious processes.

What I mean by self awareness is the ability to reflect on one’s emotions…[Read more]

]]> b662c96917a840c873792ff02e9e4192 Samuel replied to the topic No net progress after almost a year, dullness, unwholesome lifestyle in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/no-net-progress-after-almost-a-year-dullness-unwholesome-lifestyle/#post-2003 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:45:17 +0000 When I use the term self awareness, I use it as a technical term with a highly specific meaning. According to emotional intelligence research we do not control when we experience an emotion or craving. Instead, these things are controlled by automatic unconscious processes.

What I mean by self awareness is the ability to reflect on one’s emotions…[Read more]

]]> 9ba9406953b8fe451e937ee6c205af02 Samuel replied to the topic No net progress after almost a year, dullness, unwholesome lifestyle in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/no-net-progress-after-almost-a-year-dullness-unwholesome-lifestyle__trashed/?view=all#post-2001 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:16:49 +0000 Do you think it would help to learn some self awareness techniques that do not depend on meditation?

]]> 142678d83351f27d883a6366c9bd3571 Samuel replied to the topic Renunciation and Social Interactions in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-social-interactions/#post-1999 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:37:21 +0000 Hello Ted,

Thank you for the reply. I am aware that renunciation is not about giving up things that I find enjoyable. I have found in my own experience however that mindless entertainment, sense indulgence, and useless chatter harm the quality of my life more than they help it. I am renouncing these things not because someone told me to but…[Read more]

]]> d655db0cddd2fa19102a70ca55ae7391 Samuel started the topic Renunciation and Social Interactions in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/renunciation-and-social-interactions Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:26:23 +0000 I am confused as to how I am supposed to renounce entertainment, indulgence in craving, and useless chatter without becoming antisocial. Any suggestions?

Thank You
Sam

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