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Peter W replied to the topic Dealing with intense head pressures in the forum Meditation 5 years, 9 months ago
Hi Michael,
In general, it’s pain-free and does not lead to headaches. However, during my 10-day Goenka retreat, the pressures did get pretty intense and at times a bit concerning. But since the retreat early in Jan, they have not reached that level of intensity. Of course this was after I learned the various techniques to minimize the…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Rebirth in the forum Principles of Dharma 5 years, 9 months ago
Slightly different question but on the same topic. If our “true self” or “true nature” is the source, or the one (the Self, Brahman, God). Nirvana being the experience of knowing there’s no longer a separate self and that everything is just impermanence, dukkha, and emptiness/form. Why is there a seeker that seeks to discover true nature? Is it…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Dealing with intense head pressures in the forum Meditation 5 years, 9 months ago
Hey B,
When I say “noticing the sensations more deeply”, is just to continue to observe the sensation and try to see that the pressure is not solid, but broken up into smaller or finer subtler experiences. It was a suggestion that a teacher gave me. However, it just continues to stay dense and solid.
When I say “gently” it’s just to imply that…[Read more]
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Peter W started the topic Dealing with intense head pressures in the forum Meditation 5 years, 9 months ago
Hi,
How do you some of you deal with intense head pressures? What techniques do you use to alleviate it? I have a tendency to feel a lot of head pressure either at the top of my head, my forehead, or in the center of my brain. It doesn’t always happen but seems to occur when I meditate more or when concentration increases.
I’ve tried the…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Orienting myself in practice in the forum Meditation 5 years, 11 months ago
Haha, I’m pretty much experiencing exactly what you’re going through. Although doubtful I’m near Stage 8. Everything you’ve described from what you’ve attempted, to what you’ve listened to, and your overall state of practice and results from it. Same here bro.
Ditto!
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Peter W replied to the topic Faith in Mind by 3rd Patriarch of Zen in the forum Inspirational Poems, Writings, Artwork etc. 5 years, 11 months ago
@Salina D
I found that quite helpful. Language is tricky, it’s good to be precise. Skillful/Unskillful is an excellent choice of words.
Thank you for that.
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Peter W replied to the topic Faith in Mind by 3rd Patriarch of Zen in the forum Inspirational Poems, Writings, Artwork etc. 5 years, 11 months ago
@David S
I’ve never personally applied it to TMI. But now that you mention it, I can see it being quite useful for practitioners who get wrapped up on thoughts like “I had a good meditation session or a bad one.” Then proceed to get sucked into the stories of the mind, either with self praise when the meditation session is good or a self defeated…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Faith in Mind by 3rd Patriarch of Zen in the forum Inspirational Poems, Writings, Artwork etc. 5 years, 11 months ago
It seems ironic to me, that the way you’re reacting (judging/critiquing) and assuming I don’t understand the poem blatantly shows how much you missed the point of the teaching. I’m sure this is quite visible to others as well. You may not be seeing as clearly and may think your understanding is correct. But from your tone and choice of words,…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Faith in Mind by 3rd Patriarch of Zen in the forum Inspirational Poems, Writings, Artwork etc. 5 years, 11 months ago
David,
Can you tell me why everything must serve a purpose? This is under the category of Inspirational Poems, Writings, and Artwork. Seems fairly appropriate.
Is not sharing and enjoying such a beautiful poem simply enough? Why so much thinking? Why so much critique and judging? lol.
I’d say, drop the thinking mind. Just enjoy it! =)
Just…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Faith in Mind by 3rd Patriarch of Zen in the forum Inspirational Poems, Writings, Artwork etc. 5 years, 11 months ago
One of my favorite and inspiring poems from Buddhist literature. Although the original one is much much longer. Bahiya Sutra is awesome too.
Bahiya Sutra
In the seen, there is only the seen,
in the heard, there is only the heard,
in the sensed, there is only the sensed,
in the cognized, there is only the cognized.
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Peter W started the topic Faith in Mind by 3rd Patriarch of Zen in the forum Inspirational Poems, Writings, Artwork etc. 5 years, 11 months ago
The Great Way is not difficult;
just avoid picking and choosing!Only when you neither love nor hate
does it clearly reveal itself.To see its truth
be neither for, nor against.Even the slightest distinctions made
set heaven and earth far apart.Conflicts between longing and loathing
are a disease of the mind.Gain and loss, right and…[Read more]
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Peter W started the topic Shinzen Young Retreat Reviews in the forum Events 5 years, 11 months ago
Hi,
I’m debating on whether or not to sign up for a Shinzen Young Retreat. I’d like to hear any feedback or reviews. Whether or not it’s worth the price?
As a baseline to compare against, how does it compare to Goenka’s 10-day retreat? What similarities, what differences?
Any input would be great.
Thanks!
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Peter posted a new activity comment 6 years ago
In reply to: InD posted an update @peterw328 Hi, I am reading and re-reading your post: http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/a-string-of-beads/#post-2739. What seems to be easy for you is kind of a challenge for me: […] ViewThanks I’ll add these to my to read list =)
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Peter posted a new activity comment 6 years ago
In reply to: InD posted an update @peterw328 Hi, I am reading and re-reading your post: http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/a-string-of-beads/#post-2739. What seems to be easy for you is kind of a challenge for me: […] ViewHey @ind,
Unfortunately I do not have any books on this. English was my first language so a lot of these words are commonly found in children’s books when growing up. However, The Mind Illuminated does refer to these words quite a bit, which I’m sure you’ve already read since you’re on this forum.
Another good book, the one I read before TMI…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Question on Arising of Insight in the forum Meditation 6 years ago
Pablo,
What is this ego that might “do as it pleases”?
-A mental construct, a thought that can potentially bear fruit to become action.Is there really a thing called ego that lives inside the head, has a mind of it’s own and wants to take over, as is implied by the language of many teachers?
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Peter W replied to the topic Question on Arising of Insight in the forum Meditation 6 years ago
Haha, awesome! Good answer…
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Peter W replied to the topic Question on Arising of Insight in the forum Meditation 6 years ago
Ohh got it, I’m aware of the “I” thought/feeling ego construct. I’ve seen it’s phantom-ness.
The five aggregates that make up what we perceive as a “self”. Emotion, Thought, Perception, Consciousness, and Formation. Working on de-coagulating it, to weaken it’s grip, it’s illusion.
Power of Now was when it was first introduced to me.
From a…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic Question on Arising of Insight in the forum Meditation 6 years ago
Haha okay, whew thanks! I shall keep on striving. Appreciate you taking the time to address all the questions.
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Peter W replied to the topic Question on Arising of Insight in the forum Meditation 6 years ago
Pablo/Ivan,
Not to jump to conclusions with “liberationunleashed” without trying it myself. But I’m assuming it’s a forum that falls in the non-dualism Advaita Vedanta camp? Is it the concept of “no concept”, “just be”, “you are that”, “i am”, “it is what it is”, “there’s no path”, “no doer”, “give up seeking”, “who am i”, etc.
If it is, “I”…[Read more]
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Peter W replied to the topic A string of beads? in the forum Meditation 6 years, 1 month ago
Just read this from Shizen…
“Within the context of our work, differentiation means making finer and finer distinctions. Integration means
finding deeper and deeper unity. Both are aspects of clarity. Although they may seem opposite they’re actually
part of the same process. Subdividing gets you down to the vibrating pixels that are the u…[Read more] - Load More