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Some people make a distinction between insight meditation and other types of meditation - samatha (calming) mainly. While reading the old texts, I never got the idea the Buddha taught such a distinct… (View Post)
I'm no expert, but doesn't sound like he should really worry about it. When body and mind detach, they loose track of one another a bint and things can happen. It will probably go away with time. If … (View Post)
I don't think concentration is an adequate word for the original term samadhi. I can concentrate hard as a rock, but it won't be anything like meditation at all. I may follow every breath or mantra w… (View Post)
Must add, sometimes I still use earplugs. Suddenly changing and loud sounds can be intruding into meditation. This is why the Buddha did advice a quiet spot. However, if we don't have such a spot, it… (View Post)
Hi! You could of course kindly ask him to be quiet for a while. :) Otherwise, ear plugs work. But I think the best advice is, just to meditate anyway. I live in a noisy apartment and can often hear m… (View Post)