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Thanks for this video it was helpful just two days back I finished my first 10 days vipassana meditation program it really helped me get over my anxiety n other issues I'm at much peace but I was doubting my practices which got cleared with your video... Thanks a lot... God bless u.... Looking forward for your next videos🙏
I am happy for you man. Dhamma is so great it's the best. I have been doing Vipassana meditation from the last one year now continuously everyday 2 hrs i can really see the changes of doing meditation and not doing.i am more patient calm, i have lost fear anxiety enjoy life more than before and i mostly see positively in many situations, and compassion for all. I hope Dhamma will be available for all. Metta🙏
@@aaronrussell6241 It helps, but not completely necessary. My partner is interested in deeper truths and the shared interest helps, but I would say that I would be doing the same thing if I weren't dating someone like her. Imo once deeper truths have been tasted, it's fuels itself - especially if you've tasted deep suffering prior
Hi, are you still practicing 2 hours per day and reaping benefits? I am curious, as i have been doing 2 hours a day for 1/2 a year and i am trying to research whether it's worth it in the long term. It seems very few people stick at it, most do an hour a day or an hour every so often.
You are a great role model to young men, especially in this society with the ever growing distractions of things such as video games which you had described you yourself were so addicted too. Your journey will inspire others. Seeing your journey and insights is super inspirational and it is great for me (a very much beginner meditator) to see somebody elses long term hard work pay off, it makes me so sure I am committed to this journey. Subscribed and cant wait to watch more of your content. Thank you for sharing and the work you do!
I think will definitely be benefited from studying Theravada Buddhism, ( The most original form of Buddhism) Because Vipassana is from Theravada Buddhism. Especially Abidhamma pitaka explains so much about mind. Things u said like the is story in ur mind is highly detailed in it in my opinion. U cannot see the end of the tunnel without this knowledge according to Buddhism. You will be stuck somewhere.
I’ve completed my 1st 10-day Vipassa retreat!! It’s a great inspiration knowing all the positive outcomes from this amazing technique. Looking forward for the continuation of my journey ❤️
Tq for this sam, I completed my 2nd vipassana retreat Recently after that i started experiencing self doubt & felt discouraged during my regular practice , Ur video just gave me the needed motivation . Thank u with lots of metta. From India
Thanks for the video. Especially the part of sitting with your negative experiences is one I noticed. I dont have a teaching to explain this but I noticed. That I can sit with negative experiences but they become worse because of the attention they get. In life it makes me more anxious. But I feel like there is something behind it were you can really let them go... Great you already got to that point! Great insightful video. Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing Sam! I just finished my second sit and going for my 3rd in two weeks - I, like you, have been seeing huge jumps in awareness from attending the 10 days :)
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu! I'm Sam(nickname) from Nepal, the birth place of Gautama Buddha. I used to have severe depersonalization/derealization/anxiety and I did a 10-day Vipassana course recently (Aug 1 - 12, 2020). It helped me a lot. We (run by one of my brothers who has been practicing Vipassana for more than 23 years) are also running Anapanasati meditation online sessions after this COVID-19 lockdown in Nepali and English language. I would like to talk to you, brother. If you wish to, let me know how I can contact you :). Love you brother!
Thanks for the comment Sam! So awesome you did a retreat and you're feeling better! If you go to my website (link in description) there's a contact form at the bottom you can fill out :)
I've done a ton of courses and from time to time I watch a video or two to see how people are (re)presenting the practice.. in short, this is a great account and bang on representation of how the putting the dhamma to work can play out in daily life. Well done.
Beautifully explained! I'm a Vipassana mediator too from past 18 years and this meditation has changed my life completely. I'm sharing your video on our Vipassana Group on facebook where we have 25,000 plus members so they too get motivated for thier daily practice :) Lots of Metta
@@SamRoff please join our Facebook group we would love to have fellow mediators like you and share your experience of Vipassana practice with all of us and motivating all of us :)
Agreed Satish. I saw a video recently, from a fellow vegan like me, and he was putting down meditation. All I could think is that he had not learned Vipassana meditation. If he had, he wouldn't be putting down Vipassana meditation.
For several years I have seen numerous Dr.'s in an effort to try to pinpoint a great constant discomfort in lower back and underneath my torso. All testing and the eye-test says that I am very healthy for my age but I can't seem to shake his pain. Through yoga and some meditation I've found ways to be in tune with my body and mind to help myself find some alleviation. I can now sense the tiniest of blood flow, body temperature, and adrenaline shifts through breathing and meditation. Today I started my first day of Vipassana and am excited because I feel my lil miniscule energy super-power I"ve created to put out my internal fires can be now connected to a structured practice. Your video really helps to combine meditation practice with application to life and oneself. It's apparent your message is genuine which helps to create trust furthering our confidence and guidance. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to the results in the days to come.
Om ! Sabbe Satta Bhavantu Sukhitata ! May all beings be happy, healthy and prosperous ! Sarva Mangalam ! In the Dhammapada the Blessed Lord Buddha said, " A wise person gives up lesser comforts for a higher purpose. " Thank you for this video on Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Meditation. Om Shanti Priyam ! Pranam !!!
I did the vipassana silent meditation retreat in Argentina last year, it was incredibly profound and powerful, I'm looking forward to my second retreat next year. Btw, great video!
Thnx for you openness in describing your experiences. Good to know that while it had amazing benefits, its not a silver bullet. Inspired to do another 10 day retreat:)
Hey, Sam! I'm really glad you're having the best out of vipassana technique. I attended a vipassana meditation retreat a few months ago. I've fallen into several traps since then which made me stop practicing the 2 hours recommendation. I'm going to another meditation retreat in two weeks and I'm really happy to be able to fix it and do it differently this second time around. Keep up with the great content! Sadhu.
Hello @samroff good to see that a young guy like you chose the path of enlightenment instead of sensual pleasures .It is said in jain religion that no one can achieve enlightenment in this 5th Spock of time cycle.But you are on path of enlightenment so this sadhana will definitely help you in your next births so keep on doing and exploring that.
I'm a model and an influencer and a conversationalist, I think too much and I feel I genuinely need Vipasana. Planning to book a slot next month. I'm just scared how will I shut my mouth and my negative thoughts while I'm there. I hope I feel liberated once I do this for 10days.👍🏻
Happy for you! You'll learn pretty quickly that thoughts are just arising without your control, and you may finally calm the mind down enough to see that thought stream clearly which might be a little bit mind boggling at first. Don't worry though, the retreats are set up so that you can communicate with Assistant Teachers if you feel any overwhelm. There are support structures in place that will look after you. I believe you can do it, you're strong!
Thanks for your wonderful video. I did three 10 day vipassana retreats 50 years ago in India. It changed my life. I find it very hard to explain to others what it does. I will recommend this video to the right person(s). There is a vow: sentient beings are numberless i vow to save then all.
Really happy to have found your video. I am planning to do a 10 day vipassana course in October in India and I got a lot of great value from your video. Namely that the more I practice now, the deeper that course will be for me :) I’m really happy to see that you’re on this path and it’s benefitted you so much. keep making videos! :)
Bro actually I'm being in a quite similar situation. I'm feeling so energetic, but calm. I'm putting myself so much more out in the life, because I know, if something weird happens, I can meditate on it anyway 😝 My whole life until now I had to deal with an anxious and depressed state, but now I'm feeling blessed with every moment. I take me and my mind so much less seriously, which of course also helps with the dating. I see every human just as a being, who is trying to get more happiness out of life. One quote for the meditation practice and the skill to be equanimous, which helped me a lot was from Shinzen Young: "Equanimity means radical non-interference with the natural flow of sensory experience" Lots of metta and cheers guys☀️❤️
Wow! Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Very inspiring 💕 This is so important for the world more than ever at these times, for us to learn the "art of living". Great video!
very good video, it kept me glued. i think you have what it takes to make it on youtube. just make sure you have a consistence even beyond the thought that it's not working, just push through. 322 subs can only keep growing ;)
Thanks for your share Sam! I have been practicing Vipassana almost 3 years, I wasn't able to do it as regular as you do but I always try to practice for at least one hour in the morning. I recocommend you a book which I found really helpful in understanding Vipassana: "The Ancient Path". Alost the interview of Susan Bobby (a philosophy professor at Queen's. University), you can search that interview online. She practiced Vipassana for 10 years I think, and her insight from practice regard on death is so impressive. I strongly recommend you read t it.
Awesome man, couldn't agree more. I sat a 10 day vipassana retreat 2 years ago and although it was one of the hardest experiences of my life, as time passed I realised how much I had changed for the better. I found the real change comes through sticking to it, like you said continuity of practice is key. Good for you for keeping up 2 hours a day, and good for you for sharing the message. New follower here!
Glad to have you mate, keen to see our channels grow :). You're doing such a service doing the de-constructive inner work working as a doctor. Worked as a Cardiac Tech or a couple years and there are many identified so firmly with unskillful egoic patterns from childhood 😂. Much easier to cut through when you've got the Vipassana background that's for sure.
@@SamRoff So much truth in that! Vipassana has helped me in many areas of life and practicing as a doctor is certainly one of them. One of the hardest parts is sharing these ideas, especially with those so set in their egoic patterns. A lot of the time the best you can do is lead by example.
Just completed my first vipassana retreat a week ago.. Though I haven't been able to get into a routine for practice I realise that I am aware of my breath constantly.
Thank you so much for this video, I truly appreciate it. I've just started meditating an hour a day but after hearing your story, I'm so excited to step it up 2 hours. Thank you, videos like this change the world.
@@SamRoff I just did 9 hours at home - I found a schedule online and followed that - minus the last 2 hours...I was super pooped! plan to do this once a week with 2 hours a day in between, your story really inspired me! Thank you so much again, much love x
Hello from Thailand. I have been attending a Meditation Instructor class for 5 months. I practice a formal meditation with doing Anapana Sati or breathing meditation 15 - 30 minutes per day and during the day I observe my feeling which it means I m practices Vipassana. It's hard to tell between Meditation and Vipassana are not exactly the same but both are switching when we do it. Thank you for your explanation in English.
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Nice synopsis! Went to my first 10 day june of 2019, then went to another 6 months later. I have been practicing 2 hours daily since the first; what a beautiful thing expansion of equanimity is! Hoping to get to another one soon
@@SamRoff yeah I'll definitely serve, maybe after I sit 4 or 5 courses. I want to work my way up to the longer courses. I have even considered staying on site for a couple months, just to really immerse myself in the Dhamma
@@DannyWohl Such a great idea man. The way I see it is we're laying an incredibly strong foundation rooted in wisdom and good virtue which can sew valuable seeds for the rest of our lives. If you have the opportunity to sit for longer, especially giving service while you're at it, fkn do it! haha. Maybe your center offers opportunities like this but I'm doing a Sit Serve program mid this year for 3 months. Sit for 10 days, Serve for 10 days. Incredibly valuable opportunity imo
@@SamRoff that's great to hear you are taking that step and really immersing yourself. The 2 centers i have been to offer a serve-serve-sit program (2 serve, 1 sit ratio). It sounds like a great way to give of oneself and really till the soil for the seeds of Dhamma. Definitely in my plans within the next year or 2. Where do you live?
Great video! This helped me, big time. I'm a year or so into a regular practice and I've been getting further into Waking Up and Joseph Goldstein's work. I've been noticing some changes in my outlook on life that mirror what you've described. Your video helped me. Thanks!
Hi Sam,Thanks for your detailed explanation. I know its not easy to put your vulnerability out there esp. with something like anxiety.Been practicing Vipassana for 4 years now.Im an Empath and have a very different set of pluses and minuses during and after each course. But as you said the light at the end of the tunnel keeps getting brighter :-) Unfortunately/fortunately have been missing the chance to go for a 20 day course twice because of Covid restrictions. But that was also an opportunity esp. The first time to see how much I was craving to go for it! Second time around it was a lot easier to accept it (exactly a year apart).All the very best with your practice and videos :-)
Thanks Sam for opening this dialogue. I agree with your observations that sometimes we are present with sensations so that to make the unpleasant ones go away. This is actually the opposite of what we are advised to do. I fell into this trap for many years and as a result made little progress. Fortunately, I have now largely recovered from this tendency. The other observation of yours that resonates with me is that sometimes the advice of AT’s seem very mechanical and appears as if it is from a script rather than addressing your specific situation. My biggest concern with Vipassana as taught by Shri Gonenka is that we are asked to scan our bodies deliberately in order to realize impermanence and thereby improve ourselves and our habits. The problem is that if the “self” is an illusion then trying to improve it reinforces that illusion and thereby keeps us in the cycle of suffering. It is perhaps much better to let go of the notion of improvement go and see the reality as is. A more fundamental issue is if our meditation effort is driven by “ego” to do something to get something, how can this ego see the unreality of itself?
Very very interesting. It's fascinating how the Goenka technique may initially imply that there is a self - almost like it's up in the head beaming attention down on sensations like a lighthouse, thus re-inforcing the notion of self - that I am the awareness that is observing - that is located within the confines of this limited head. Makes me wonder if a combination of 'do nothing' practices like in Mahamudra Buddhism combined with the laser-beam like investigation of Goenka body scanning is more pragmatic for awakening. That said, mixing techniques may be harmful as taught by Goenka in his analogy of digging many wells without committing to one and getting to the root. Ultimately, I believe Goenkas technique is complete if you listen closely and will take you to where you want to go - IE, no self, emptiness, nibanna. And yeah the in 'order to mind' as Joseph Goldstein would call it is Brutal! Being with a sensation in order for it to go away. I still find myself doing that sometimes, but usually I gain some meta perspective eventually to see what was going on and relax with some wisdom. I think this is where the knowledges of the progress of insight is incredibly helpful. When first starting, sometimes students may NOT have enough equanimity to be present with sensations and may get frustrated when hearing the instructions - every moment aware, every moment equanimous. When in reality, they don't have the equanimity threshold to do that. This student might benefit from hearing 'every moment aware, every moment TRYING your best to be equanimous'. Anyways, that's my blog post of a comment done haha. Let me know what you think
@@SamRoff I do think Goenka’s teachings eventually will help us see impermanence and not-self nature of thoughts, emotions, sensations etc if practiced wisely. However, there is a real danger of self-improvement/self-enhancement trap and meditation being judged good/bad which can distract us from the goal of truly seeing self as illusion and may even reinforce it. So, in that sense it can easily become a trap to get to various vipassana realization stages experienced by the ego. This is the dilemma I find myself in with regards to this teaching. Perhaps, the “do nothing “ approach of Zen might have fewer traps. However, even there the ego decides to do nothing so it’s not truly “do nothing”. In summary, as long as we are in the realm of ego and view it as self - there is always a trap. The line between self-enhancement and the ability to see it is illusion gets quite blurred and requires a lot of wisdom to tread carefully. My response is getting long as well. It seems, perhaps a blog may indeed be useful to carry on these discussions in depth.
@@roopeshranjan1 Hahaha thanks for sharing Roopesh. When can I expect your blog to be created? ;). Yeah that's true. Unless we're fully enlightened that little annoying self will keep finding places to land. Goenka was very smart when he said 'continuity of practice is the secret to success'
I also did Vipasana retreat two times and I have been practicing meditation evreryday I think I have lost the practice. I need to get back in the zone and practice it exactly like how we used to do in the centre.
So worthwhile brother. You got this. If you're struggling with the habit I did make a recent video on how to work with getting it running again incase you need. Metta
Nichiren Buddhism, awesome! Well, this technique will teach you that 'impatience' is just an unpleasant sensation in the body that you will learn to sit with ;) I think it will definitely help Shreyja.
This is something I learned intuitively over the years of my childhood. The common inability for people to comprehend this by default made the everyday life seem like a big weird joke that everyone was in on. I like the way you describe it as becoming aware that you're a video game character. Just as a tip though: There is a darker path which you can also take on this meditative journey of yours should you choose to do so...
this is one thing I've been thinking about recently. Vipassana is not the only way to gain this knowledge and experience. Unfortunately, this is currently not incorporated into any education system I know of. So it's mostly a matter of luck if one learns this by oneself. I've met many people who have learned this to varying degrees by themselves. I'm curios to know, what do you mean by this darker path?
I don’t know if you know how lucky you were to have the positive experience you did that first time. I’ve done around 25 retreats a various types over the course of several years, and I have never left one of them feeling a sense of high or bliss or peace. The alternative of trying to face life, without some kind of meditative or contemplative practice, sounds even more scary. By the way, in the meal after the retreat was over when we could actually speak, a young woman across the table, asked incredulously, why would anybody ever again spend their life energy doing such a practice?obviously she felt like it was very divorced from Life. Another older participant, and I just looked at her and said, well, let’s see how you feel about that in 10 years.
The whole problem is the ego turning on itself, This is the realisation that you see when you become anxious of being anxious or not being able to meditate properly etc.
Be sure to check out my recent video on some tips for retreat-goers! ruclips.net/video/XatM9JIeh04/видео.html Happy practicing, everyone. Blown away with the engagement on this video, very happy to hear it's providing clarity on what to expect. Metta
Thankyou Nixx! Don't just listen, apply what's being said! Plus try to listen to dharma talks that are relevant to a challenge or practice you're facing in your life right now to apply Just in Time information as opposed to listening to buckets of talks and accumulating Just in Case information. Might make a vid on this :)
I really want to do this meditation as soon as possible , but due to this Corona virus pandemic situation the centres near me are closed , my patience decreases gradually...☹️
Yess it's been incredibly difficult to get into courses which is such a shame. Very fortunate in Australia that great effort has been made to ensure centers get up and running. Don't be discouraged though, opportunity is bound to arise. Keep an eye out, it will be well worth it. You can always use meditation apps in the meantime such as Headspace or Waking Up :)
The reason u were upset and anxious is bcs it doesn t make sense for a living creature not to have 'cravings or aversions'. They are ur survival tools, don t ever get desensitised. Mindfulness is one thing, but the toxic positivity is another
I want to meditate ... and I want to make my partner do meditation as well, because my parter is very toxic and has so much of bad addictions. It's so hard to convince to get in that track.... Your video is great !
Much love. The biggest promoter of change in others is when you embody the teachings yourself. It's a great path to be on, even if you do 5 minutes per day :) . Be well1
Sam, you mentioned about the high, the calmness your first 10 day meditation you felt and soon after phased out. Throughout your daily 2 hour practice has there been a time where you've been able to access that state readily again?
Have you missed any days? Can you share your experience about your night time meditations. This one is really challenging for me and I don't stay committed. Thank you!
Hi Lindsey! Meditating at night time has never been too much of a problem for me. Like the morning, I've developed somewhat of a routine which involves meditation as part of the process so it's never really an issue personally. Feels strange to not do it and notice I can feel ungrounded if I don't. :)
Hey mate. In daily life sleep hasn't changed that much personally in terms of duration. I typically still sleep for 8 hours. Sometimes, if my equanimity is strong this seems to rest the mind and I wake up after 6 hours of sleep feeling well rested. On retreat, it's a different story. I had nights where I naturally woke up after 4-5 hours of sleep feeling fully rested. I would wager that it's correlated with equanimity. Practitioners who have stronger equanimity throughout the day on a consistent basis are in a rested state of mind, thus requiring only around 4 hours of sleep sometimes. Plenty of studies have backed this too, Vipassana seems to speed up sleep cycles so more happen in a smaller time frame thus requiring less sleep. I used to have trouble getting to sleep dealing with anxiety, but now my relationship has changed to that entirely. I no longer have an attitude of 'why am I feeling like this'. It's now more acceptance and in the frame of mind of 'okay, this is how the mind is acting based on causes and conditions. I'll read for a bit or try something to still the mind'. Overall it's been really great for sleep health. Hope this helped ;)
@@SamRoff Thanks for your elaborate response. I doubt equanimity is possible for mortals such as myself, but even sleeping within 5-10 minutes would save me 1-2 hours everyday. My main expectations going in are better sleep, better focus, and handling anxiety. I have been binge watching videos on your channel and preparing myself for the the retreat that begins on 10 Feb! I also wish to work on my inaction, which has been a huge part of my life. I am good at making plans but never following up on them because I get easily distracted by small things. Even the smallest of achievements make me extremely content. For example, doing 1 pomodoro of 25 mins, when I have to do 10 pomodoros in a day. Maybe vipassana will help me critically analyse my behaviour. I have been able to survive extremely well on deadlines until now. In 3-4 months, I will be joining a Private Equity firm where the hours will be insane and I will have to be self-driven and take initiatives! Left to myself, I will not do anything. I am a bit scared that I might embrace anicca in a different way and leave my work altogether!
@@123chuppah Really awesome to hear you have a retreat coming up man🙂. Very similar goals to what I had going in. Vipassana will definitely help with those, consider it a meta skill that will improve many many facets of life. Including procrastination (regarding your pomodoro studying). You'll learn that what's causing you to procrastinate is just a sensation in the body, that once you see clearly through the lens of vipassana it's much easier to let go. It won't be the silver bullet, but it'l help provide more friction. For instance, I still find I sometimes procrastinate and watch a RUclips video over a Deep Work session but it's a lot easier to now realise the impermanence of the resistance I'm feeling to working deeply and return to the task at hand. Makes my day hearing you've been finding a lot of value out of the content man. Funny, 10th of Feb is my birthday. Very keen to hear how it goes for you!
@@SamRoff Good to know of great beginnings on 10th Feb! :) I am hoping there will be improvement in the procrastination area... Will definitely keep you posted on how the retreat goes... Cheers!
Have you experimented with meditating at different times of the day? What times have worked best for you? Also, is one 2-hour session more beneficial than 2, one hour sessions? 🙏🏻
I like Sam Harris, but not his excusitis about not wanting to go vegan. Watch James Aspey's video on what Vipassana did for him. He made the connection and did a one year silent retreat for the animals.
Hmmm interesting, I wasn't aware of his stance on veganism - I moreso appreciate his deep thinking and perspective. Thanks for the suggestion Mark. Hope you're doing well 🙏
UPDATED VIDEO: 'I meditated for 2hrs daily for 2.5 years - Honest Reflections' goes into the good and bad sides of practice.
ruclips.net/video/885WJodCXwc/видео.html
Thanks for this video it was helpful just two days back I finished my first 10 days vipassana meditation program it really helped me get over my anxiety n other issues I'm at much peace but I was doubting my practices which got cleared with your video... Thanks a lot... God bless u.... Looking forward for your next videos🙏
@@ashK_ Awesome Ash :) glad it went well for you 🙏
Vipassana is not a short term project, It's the life.
I am happy for you man. Dhamma is so great it's the best. I have been doing Vipassana meditation from the last one year now continuously everyday 2 hrs i can really see the changes of doing meditation and not doing.i am more patient calm, i have lost fear anxiety enjoy life more than before and i mostly see positively in many situations, and compassion for all. I hope Dhamma will be available for all.
Metta🙏
Couldn't agree more, absolutely transformative. So good to hear brother!! Good on you for keeping up continuity. 🙏
@@aaronrussell6241 It helps, but not completely necessary. My partner is interested in deeper truths and the shared interest helps, but I would say that I would be doing the same thing if I weren't dating someone like her. Imo once deeper truths have been tasted, it's fuels itself - especially if you've tasted deep suffering prior
Pa Auk Teachers have made major changes to the meditation system. What is wrong? What is correct? please look at Mistakes of Pa Auk Meditation.
Hi, are you still practicing 2 hours per day and reaping benefits? I am curious, as i have been doing 2 hours a day for 1/2 a year and i am trying to research whether it's worth it in the long term. It seems very few people stick at it, most do an hour a day or an hour every so often.
@@shanegrant-x1z Consistency is key
You are a great role model to young men, especially in this society with the ever growing distractions of things such as video games which you had described you yourself were so addicted too. Your journey will inspire others. Seeing your journey and insights is super inspirational and it is great for me (a very much beginner meditator) to see somebody elses long term hard work pay off, it makes me so sure I am committed to this journey. Subscribed and cant wait to watch more of your content. Thank you for sharing and the work you do!
Thanking you for the kind words Heather! Glad you liked it!
17:00 "Not blind belief but experiencing for yourself the benefits and then moving forward in that regard" beautiful!
I think will definitely be benefited from studying Theravada Buddhism, ( The most original form of Buddhism) Because Vipassana is from Theravada Buddhism. Especially Abidhamma pitaka explains so much about mind. Things u said like the is story in ur mind is highly detailed in it in my opinion. U cannot see the end of the tunnel without this knowledge according to Buddhism. You will be stuck somewhere.
I’ve completed my 1st 10-day Vipassa retreat!! It’s a great inspiration knowing all the positive outcomes from this amazing technique. Looking forward for the continuation of my journey ❤️
Congrats! Excited for you 🙏 continuity is most important ;)
Pa Auk Teachers have made major changes to the meditation system. What is wrong? What is correct? please look at Mistakes of Pa Auk Meditation.
Tq for this sam, I completed my 2nd vipassana retreat Recently after that i started experiencing self doubt & felt discouraged during my regular practice , Ur video just gave me the needed motivation .
Thank u with lots of metta.
From India
Thanks for the video. Especially the part of sitting with your negative experiences is one I noticed.
I dont have a teaching to explain this but I noticed. That I can sit with negative experiences but they become worse because of the attention they get. In life it makes me more anxious.
But I feel like there is something behind it were you can really let them go...
Great you already got to that point! Great insightful video. Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing Sam! I just finished my second sit and going for my 3rd in two weeks - I, like you, have been seeing huge jumps in awareness from attending the 10 days :)
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu! I'm Sam(nickname) from Nepal, the birth place of Gautama Buddha. I used to have severe depersonalization/derealization/anxiety and I did a 10-day Vipassana course recently (Aug 1 - 12, 2020). It helped me a lot. We (run by one of my brothers who has been practicing Vipassana for more than 23 years) are also running Anapanasati meditation online sessions after this COVID-19 lockdown in Nepali and English language. I would like to talk to you, brother. If you wish to, let me know how I can contact you :). Love you brother!
Thanks for the comment Sam! So awesome you did a retreat and you're feeling better! If you go to my website (link in description) there's a contact form at the bottom you can fill out :)
I've done a ton of courses and from time to time I watch a video or two to see how people are (re)presenting the practice.. in short, this is a great account and bang on representation of how the putting the dhamma to work can play out in daily life. Well done.
Beautifully explained! I'm a Vipassana mediator too from past 18 years and this meditation has changed my life completely. I'm sharing your video on our Vipassana Group on facebook where we have 25,000 plus members so they too get motivated for thier daily practice :) Lots of Metta
Much appreciated Satish :) what's the Facebook group called? Metta
@@SamRoff Our Group is called VIPASSANA here is FB link for the group facebook.com/groups/39003971402/?ref=share
@@SamRoff please join our Facebook group we would love to have fellow mediators like you and share your experience of Vipassana practice with all of us and motivating all of us :)
@@OGBeatKeeper I will Satish! Once again, thank you very much for sharing my video. :)
Agreed Satish. I saw a video recently, from a fellow vegan like me, and he was putting down meditation. All I could think is that he had not learned Vipassana meditation. If he had, he wouldn't be putting down Vipassana meditation.
For several years I have seen numerous Dr.'s in an effort to try to pinpoint a great constant discomfort in lower back and underneath my torso. All testing and the eye-test says that I am very healthy for my age but I can't seem to shake his pain. Through yoga and some meditation I've found ways to be in tune with my body and mind to help myself find some alleviation. I can now sense the tiniest of blood flow, body temperature, and adrenaline shifts through breathing and meditation. Today I started my first day of Vipassana and am excited because I feel my lil miniscule energy super-power I"ve created to put out my internal fires can be now connected to a structured practice. Your video really helps to combine meditation practice with application to life and oneself. It's apparent your message is genuine which helps to create trust furthering our confidence and guidance. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to the results in the days to come.
Thanks for the video Sam. Just returned from my 3rd sit - feeling determined to keep with the practice. Keep up the good work!
This inspires me to start the practice which I never did after my first course.
So glad my friend. Continuity is the secret to success. You got this!
@@SamRoff cd u hlp with the process
You ever start the practice? I’m on the same boat, went to a course few years ago and haven’t meditated since
Om ! Sabbe Satta Bhavantu Sukhitata ! May all beings be happy, healthy and prosperous ! Sarva Mangalam ! In the Dhammapada the Blessed Lord Buddha said, " A wise person gives up lesser comforts for a higher purpose. " Thank you for this video on Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Meditation. Om Shanti Priyam ! Pranam !!!
I love that! 'A wise person gives up lesser comforts for a higher purpose.'.
Thank you for your comment Yehudah :)
Wish you good luck in this journey of DHAMMA and metta from Nepal.
Much appreciated, Suman. I hope to visit Nepal soon when restrictions ease. Metta
You inspired me to sit another hour today and continue - thank you! I feel empowered to move further :) Good luck, friend!
Hearing things like this makes my day. Thank you for sharing Mykyta!
I did the vipassana silent meditation retreat in Argentina last year, it was incredibly profound and powerful, I'm looking forward to my second retreat next year. Btw, great video!
Thanks Max! What an awesome opportunity. Enjoy my friend
Thanks for your honest report!
Thnx for you openness in describing your experiences. Good to know that while it had amazing benefits, its not a silver bullet. Inspired to do another 10 day retreat:)
Hey, Sam! I'm really glad you're having the best out of vipassana technique. I attended a vipassana meditation retreat a few months ago. I've fallen into several traps since then which made me stop practicing the 2 hours recommendation. I'm going to another meditation retreat in two weeks and I'm really happy to be able to fix it and do it differently this second time around.
Keep up with the great content! Sadhu.
Thank you.. I am about to go for my first meditation practice with Vipasana.
Taking a lot of value from you💖
i have done with my first 10 day course, i had the same doubt you explained about... now cleared. love from india
Hello @samroff good to see that a young guy like you chose the path of enlightenment instead of sensual pleasures .It is said in jain religion that no one can achieve enlightenment in this 5th Spock of time cycle.But you are on path of enlightenment so this sadhana will definitely help you in your next births so keep on doing and exploring that.
Keep going with your channel man. I’ve recently gotten back into vipassana.
Will do! & awesome mate! Good for you :)
Such a valuable video! I am going for my first vipasna retreat! Wish me luck😇
Goodluck!!!
Thanks for sharing. I just registered for my first retreat in 3 months, can’t wait!
Excellent! Very exciting stuff :)
Thanks for making this video . I am going to attend this course .. I am v excited how I can transform my life ...
My pleasure :) that's really exciting to hear!
Thanx for sharing your experience 😊
Love this video... I watch it when I want to stay focused on my practice.. thanks for sharing❤❤❤
I will be going to do my first 10days Vipassana meditation from 21oct-1Nov.
Couple days from now! Glad to hear it. Make the most of the rare opportunity!
Best of luck
How did it go?
Also keen to know :)
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why do you not return to tell us?
Helpful video. Much thanks, myself and my husband are signing up for the course so searched out informarion about it and found you.
Great video. This sounds exactly like my path,all the way down to Sam Harris.
Its videos like this that more people need to see.
Your Video was so motivating. Thank you so much. Your a very talented Meditator (:
I'm a model and an influencer and a conversationalist, I think too much and I feel I genuinely need Vipasana. Planning to book a slot next month. I'm just scared how will I shut my mouth and my negative thoughts while I'm there. I hope I feel liberated once I do this for 10days.👍🏻
Happy for you! You'll learn pretty quickly that thoughts are just arising without your control, and you may finally calm the mind down enough to see that thought stream clearly which might be a little bit mind boggling at first. Don't worry though, the retreats are set up so that you can communicate with Assistant Teachers if you feel any overwhelm. There are support structures in place that will look after you. I believe you can do it, you're strong!
Thanks for sharing. Made the difference for me. 🙏
Thanks for your wonderful video. I did three 10 day vipassana retreats 50 years ago in India. It changed my life. I find it very hard to explain to others what it does. I will recommend this video to the right person(s).
There is a vow: sentient beings are numberless i vow to save then all.
Hi John,
Thank you for the kind words and your willingness to share! I'm glad you found it helpful in some way 🙏
Be well!
Really happy to have found your video. I am planning to do a 10 day vipassana course in October in India and I got a lot of great value from your video. Namely that the more I practice now, the deeper that course will be for me :) I’m really happy to see that you’re on this path and it’s benefitted you so much. keep making videos! :)
Pa Auk Teachers have made major changes to the meditation system. What is wrong? What is correct? please look at Mistakes of Pa Auk Meditation.
Bro actually I'm being in a quite similar situation. I'm feeling so energetic, but calm. I'm putting myself so much more out in the life, because I know, if something weird happens, I can meditate on it anyway 😝
My whole life until now I had to deal with an anxious and depressed state, but now I'm feeling blessed with every moment. I take me and my mind so much less seriously, which of course also helps with the dating. I see every human just as a being, who is trying to get more happiness out of life.
One quote for the meditation practice and the skill to be equanimous, which helped me a lot was from Shinzen Young: "Equanimity means radical non-interference with the natural flow of sensory experience"
Lots of metta and cheers guys☀️❤️
same experience, bro. much love.
Wow! Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Very inspiring 💕 This is so important for the world more than ever at these times, for us to learn the "art of living". Great video!
Thank You. I needed this. May you be happy
May you be happy James.
very good video, it kept me glued. i think you have what it takes to make it on youtube. just make sure you have a consistence even beyond the thought that it's not working, just push through. 322 subs can only keep growing ;)
and i subscribed
Means a lot friend, thank you very much. I'll definitely be continuing! ;)
Thanks for your share Sam!
I have been practicing Vipassana almost 3 years, I wasn't able to do it as regular as you do but I always try to practice for at least one hour in the morning. I recocommend you a book which I found really helpful in understanding Vipassana: "The Ancient Path". Alost the interview of Susan Bobby (a philosophy professor at Queen's. University), you can search that interview online. She practiced Vipassana for 10 years I think, and her insight from practice regard on death is so impressive. I strongly recommend you read t it.
It was quite inspiring to watch your journey! I am now more inclined to go for a Vipassana Retreat
Awesome man, couldn't agree more. I sat a 10 day vipassana retreat 2 years ago and although it was one of the hardest experiences of my life, as time passed I realised how much I had changed for the better. I found the real change comes through sticking to it, like you said continuity of practice is key. Good for you for keeping up 2 hours a day, and good for you for sharing the message. New follower here!
Glad to have you mate, keen to see our channels grow :). You're doing such a service doing the de-constructive inner work working as a doctor. Worked as a Cardiac Tech or a couple years and there are many identified so firmly with unskillful egoic patterns from childhood 😂. Much easier to cut through when you've got the Vipassana background that's for sure.
@@SamRoff So much truth in that! Vipassana has helped me in many areas of life and practicing as a doctor is certainly one of them. One of the hardest parts is sharing these ideas, especially with those so set in their egoic patterns. A lot of the time the best you can do is lead by example.
Just completed my first vipassana retreat a week ago.. Though I haven't been able to get into a routine for practice I realise that I am aware of my breath constantly.
Thank you so much for this video, I truly appreciate it. I've just started meditating an hour a day but after hearing your story, I'm so excited to step it up 2 hours. Thank you, videos like this change the world.
So glad you found this helpful, made me smile :)
@@SamRoff I just did 9 hours at home - I found a schedule online and followed that - minus the last 2 hours...I was super pooped! plan to do this once a week with 2 hours a day in between, your story really inspired me! Thank you so much again, much love x
Yesssss!
I did a RUclips video on my 10 day Vipassana experience ....
Loved the video Sam! It inspired me to go for my second vipassana retreat.
I'm glad J! I wish you all the best on your retreat!
Hello from Thailand. I have been attending a Meditation Instructor class for 5 months. I practice a formal meditation with doing Anapana Sati or breathing meditation 15 - 30 minutes per day and during the day I observe my feeling which it means I m practices Vipassana. It's hard to tell between Meditation and Vipassana are not exactly the same but both are switching when we do it. Thank you for your explanation in English.
Awesome to hear! The world can use more like you.
Glad I can help out in some way
Sometimes being not woking to reality is bliss being vipassana practicnor from 2019
Very very nice explaination.
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Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏
Nice synopsis! Went to my first 10 day june of 2019, then went to another 6 months later. I have been practicing 2 hours daily since the first; what a beautiful thing expansion of equanimity is! Hoping to get to another one soon
Sounds like we've had a really similar trajectory of practice! Do you think you'll try serving? I found immense value from that process.
@@SamRoff yeah I'll definitely serve, maybe after I sit 4 or 5 courses. I want to work my way up to the longer courses. I have even considered staying on site for a couple months, just to really immerse myself in the Dhamma
@@DannyWohl Such a great idea man. The way I see it is we're laying an incredibly strong foundation rooted in wisdom and good virtue which can sew valuable seeds for the rest of our lives. If you have the opportunity to sit for longer, especially giving service while you're at it, fkn do it! haha. Maybe your center offers opportunities like this but I'm doing a Sit Serve program mid this year for 3 months. Sit for 10 days, Serve for 10 days. Incredibly valuable opportunity imo
@@SamRoff that's great to hear you are taking that step and really immersing yourself. The 2 centers i have been to offer a serve-serve-sit program (2 serve, 1 sit ratio). It sounds like a great way to give of oneself and really till the soil for the seeds of Dhamma. Definitely in my plans within the next year or 2. Where do you live?
@@DannyWohl Definitely. I'm in Queensland Australia. Yourself?
Great video! This helped me, big time. I'm a year or so into a regular practice and I've been getting further into Waking Up and Joseph Goldstein's work. I've been noticing some changes in my outlook on life that mirror what you've described. Your video helped me. Thanks!
So glad Matt!
That's a powerful combo, Sam Harris's app with Joseph Goldsteins practical insight will go far.
Keep it up mate
Hi Sam,Thanks for your detailed explanation. I know its not easy to put your vulnerability out there esp. with something like anxiety.Been practicing Vipassana for 4 years now.Im an Empath and have a very different set of pluses and minuses during and after each course. But as you said the light at the end of the tunnel keeps getting brighter :-) Unfortunately/fortunately have been missing the chance to go for a 20 day course twice because of Covid restrictions. But that was also an opportunity esp. The first time to see how much I was craving to go for it! Second time around it was a lot easier to accept it (exactly a year apart).All the very best with your practice and videos :-)
Here to know what to expect because my first 10day vipassana session starting from 9th dec-20
Exciting Gourav, such a great opportunity. Hope you found this useful
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Great video 👍😊😁🙏✨❤
Glad you liked it Kimberly!
Thanks Sam for opening this dialogue. I agree with your observations that sometimes we are present with sensations so that to make the unpleasant ones go away. This is actually the opposite of what we are advised to do. I fell into this trap for many years and as a result made little progress. Fortunately, I have now largely recovered from this tendency. The other observation of yours that resonates with me is that sometimes the advice of AT’s seem very mechanical and appears as if it is from a script rather than addressing your specific situation. My biggest concern with Vipassana as taught by Shri Gonenka is that we are asked to scan our bodies deliberately in order to realize impermanence and thereby improve ourselves and our habits. The problem is that if the “self” is an illusion then trying to improve it reinforces that illusion and thereby keeps us in the cycle of suffering. It is perhaps much better to let go of the notion of improvement go and see the reality as is. A more fundamental issue is if our meditation effort is driven by “ego” to do something to get something, how can this ego see the unreality of itself?
Very very interesting. It's fascinating how the Goenka technique may initially imply that there is a self - almost like it's up in the head beaming attention down on sensations like a lighthouse, thus re-inforcing the notion of self - that I am the awareness that is observing - that is located within the confines of this limited head. Makes me wonder if a combination of 'do nothing' practices like in Mahamudra Buddhism combined with the laser-beam like investigation of Goenka body scanning is more pragmatic for awakening. That said, mixing techniques may be harmful as taught by Goenka in his analogy of digging many wells without committing to one and getting to the root. Ultimately, I believe Goenkas technique is complete if you listen closely and will take you to where you want to go - IE, no self, emptiness, nibanna.
And yeah the in 'order to mind' as Joseph Goldstein would call it is Brutal! Being with a sensation in order for it to go away. I still find myself doing that sometimes, but usually I gain some meta perspective eventually to see what was going on and relax with some wisdom. I think this is where the knowledges of the progress of insight is incredibly helpful. When first starting, sometimes students may NOT have enough equanimity to be present with sensations and may get frustrated when hearing the instructions - every moment aware, every moment equanimous. When in reality, they don't have the equanimity threshold to do that. This student might benefit from hearing 'every moment aware, every moment TRYING your best to be equanimous'. Anyways, that's my blog post of a comment done haha. Let me know what you think
@@SamRoff I do think Goenka’s teachings eventually will help us see impermanence and not-self nature of thoughts, emotions, sensations etc if practiced wisely. However, there is a real danger of self-improvement/self-enhancement trap and meditation being judged good/bad which can distract us from the goal of truly seeing self as illusion and may even reinforce it. So, in that sense it can easily become a trap to get to various vipassana realization stages experienced by the ego. This is the dilemma I find myself in with regards to this teaching. Perhaps, the “do nothing “ approach of Zen might have fewer traps. However, even there the ego decides to do nothing so it’s not truly “do nothing”. In summary, as long as we are in the realm of ego and view it as self - there is always a trap. The line between self-enhancement and the ability to see it is illusion gets quite blurred and requires a lot of wisdom to tread carefully. My response is getting long as well. It seems, perhaps a blog may indeed be useful to carry on these discussions in depth.
@@roopeshranjan1 Hahaha thanks for sharing Roopesh. When can I expect your blog to be created? ;). Yeah that's true. Unless we're fully enlightened that little annoying self will keep finding places to land. Goenka was very smart when he said 'continuity of practice is the secret to success'
@@SamRoff I am planning to write down my thoughts in a week or two. I will post a link here once it is up.
@@roopeshranjan1 Looking forward to it :)
Nice video and explanation.Best wishes.
Thankyou :) hope you found it insightful. likewise to you.
Be Happy 😊💐
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I also did Vipasana retreat two times and I have been practicing meditation evreryday I think I have lost the practice. I need to get back in the zone and practice it exactly like how we used to do in the centre.
So worthwhile brother. You got this. If you're struggling with the habit I did make a recent video on how to work with getting it running again incase you need. Metta
I also follow Nichiren Buddhism but I'm very impatient. So I hope this will develop some patience in me 😁
Nichiren Buddhism, awesome! Well, this technique will teach you that 'impatience' is just an unpleasant sensation in the body that you will learn to sit with ;) I think it will definitely help Shreyja.
Metta 🙏 be happy be peaceful sr ... Pls visit dhamalay alate, kolhapur center
Same to you Nilesh :). I hope to one day, absolutely!
Yes! Amazing!
I really like you content and your energy, keep it up Sam 🙌
Thanks Franklin! Will do my friend
This is something I learned intuitively over the years of my childhood. The common inability for people to comprehend this by default made the everyday life seem like a big weird joke that everyone was in on. I like the way you describe it as becoming aware that you're a video game character. Just as a tip though: There is a darker path which you can also take on this meditative journey of yours should you choose to do so...
this is one thing I've been thinking about recently. Vipassana is not the only way to gain this knowledge and experience. Unfortunately, this is currently not incorporated into any education system I know of. So it's mostly a matter of luck if one learns this by oneself. I've met many people who have learned this to varying degrees by themselves.
I'm curios to know, what do you mean by this darker path?
I don’t know if you know how lucky you were to have the positive experience you did that first time. I’ve done around 25 retreats a various types over the course of several years, and I have never left one of them feeling a sense of high or bliss or peace. The alternative of trying to face life, without some kind of meditative or contemplative practice, sounds even more scary. By the way, in the meal after the retreat was over when we could actually speak, a young woman across the table, asked incredulously, why would anybody ever again spend their life energy doing such a practice?obviously she felt like it was very divorced from Life. Another older participant, and I just looked at her and said, well, let’s see how you feel about that in 10 years.
Great video Sam! I have just got onto the waitlist for a Vipassana course in June (uk) ...fingers crossed I get on!
Awesome! Hope you get in, keep me posted Selene :).
That maxed Osrs account got me!
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Beautiful...I practice sai meditation
Be Happy...
Happy for you. 🙏
The whole problem is the ego turning on itself, This is the realisation that you see when you become anxious of being anxious or not being able to meditate properly etc.
Lethal feedback loop thats for sure
Bro I totally agree with you on everything
Be sure to check out my recent video on some tips for retreat-goers! ruclips.net/video/XatM9JIeh04/видео.html
Happy practicing, everyone. Blown away with the engagement on this video, very happy to hear it's providing clarity on what to expect.
Metta
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Off to my first 10 day retreat, 19th to 30th Dec :)
Make use of the amazing opportunity! Let me know how it goes :)
How was it
Dear Sam...you are in the Way to be an Aarhat. Do what you Now. Let Vipassana do the rest... whit Metta. Yours
🙏 Likewise to you my friend. Metta
What a great story Sam! do you have tips for Dharma talks?
Thankyou Nixx! Don't just listen, apply what's being said! Plus try to listen to dharma talks that are relevant to a challenge or practice you're facing in your life right now to apply Just in Time information as opposed to listening to buckets of talks and accumulating Just in Case information. Might make a vid on this :)
I am just curious to know more.
Thanks for the video
My pleasure friend
who noticed David goggins and Joko willink,Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan and Sam Harris in the back
I really want to do this meditation as soon as possible , but due to this Corona virus pandemic situation the centres near me are closed , my patience decreases gradually...☹️
Yess it's been incredibly difficult to get into courses which is such a shame. Very fortunate in Australia that great effort has been made to ensure centers get up and running. Don't be discouraged though, opportunity is bound to arise. Keep an eye out, it will be well worth it. You can always use meditation apps in the meantime such as Headspace or Waking Up :)
yes am also waiting
meditation on compassion
Super nice
The reason u were upset and anxious is bcs it doesn t make sense for a living creature not to have 'cravings or aversions'. They are ur survival tools, don t ever get desensitised. Mindfulness is one thing, but the toxic positivity is another
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I want to meditate ... and I want to make my partner do meditation as well, because my parter is very toxic and has so much of bad addictions. It's so hard to convince to get in that track....
Your video is great !
Much love. The biggest promoter of change in others is when you embody the teachings yourself. It's a great path to be on, even if you do 5 minutes per day :) . Be well1
Sam Roff thanks a lot for replying ... keep on doing more videos like this
Good luck !
Sam, you mentioned about the high, the calmness your first 10 day meditation you felt and soon after phased out. Throughout your daily 2 hour practice has there been a time where you've been able to access that state readily again?
Have you missed any days? Can you share your experience about your night time meditations. This one is really challenging for me and I don't stay committed.
Thank you!
Hi Lindsey!
Meditating at night time has never been too much of a problem for me. Like the morning, I've developed somewhat of a routine which involves meditation as part of the process so it's never really an issue personally. Feels strange to not do it and notice I can feel ungrounded if I don't. :)
Hi Sam. How has your experience with sleep been? Have you experienced reduced sleep quota? Or ability to fall asleep very fast? Or any other changes?
Hey mate. In daily life sleep hasn't changed that much personally in terms of duration. I typically still sleep for 8 hours. Sometimes, if my equanimity is strong this seems to rest the mind and I wake up after 6 hours of sleep feeling well rested. On retreat, it's a different story. I had nights where I naturally woke up after 4-5 hours of sleep feeling fully rested. I would wager that it's correlated with equanimity. Practitioners who have stronger equanimity throughout the day on a consistent basis are in a rested state of mind, thus requiring only around 4 hours of sleep sometimes. Plenty of studies have backed this too, Vipassana seems to speed up sleep cycles so more happen in a smaller time frame thus requiring less sleep.
I used to have trouble getting to sleep dealing with anxiety, but now my relationship has changed to that entirely. I no longer have an attitude of 'why am I feeling like this'. It's now more acceptance and in the frame of mind of 'okay, this is how the mind is acting based on causes and conditions. I'll read for a bit or try something to still the mind'. Overall it's been really great for sleep health.
Hope this helped ;)
@@SamRoff Thanks for your elaborate response. I doubt equanimity is possible for mortals such as myself, but even sleeping within 5-10 minutes would save me 1-2 hours everyday. My main expectations going in are better sleep, better focus, and handling anxiety. I have been binge watching videos on your channel and preparing myself for the the retreat that begins on 10 Feb!
I also wish to work on my inaction, which has been a huge part of my life. I am good at making plans but never following up on them because I get easily distracted by small things. Even the smallest of achievements make me extremely content. For example, doing 1 pomodoro of 25 mins, when I have to do 10 pomodoros in a day. Maybe vipassana will help me critically analyse my behaviour.
I have been able to survive extremely well on deadlines until now. In 3-4 months, I will be joining a Private Equity firm where the hours will be insane and I will have to be self-driven and take initiatives! Left to myself, I will not do anything. I am a bit scared that I might embrace anicca in a different way and leave my work altogether!
@@123chuppah Really awesome to hear you have a retreat coming up man🙂. Very similar goals to what I had going in. Vipassana will definitely help with those, consider it a meta skill that will improve many many facets of life. Including procrastination (regarding your pomodoro studying). You'll learn that what's causing you to procrastinate is just a sensation in the body, that once you see clearly through the lens of vipassana it's much easier to let go. It won't be the silver bullet, but it'l help provide more friction. For instance, I still find I sometimes procrastinate and watch a RUclips video over a Deep Work session but it's a lot easier to now realise the impermanence of the resistance I'm feeling to working deeply and return to the task at hand.
Makes my day hearing you've been finding a lot of value out of the content man. Funny, 10th of Feb is my birthday. Very keen to hear how it goes for you!
@@SamRoff Good to know of great beginnings on 10th Feb! :) I am hoping there will be improvement in the procrastination area... Will definitely keep you posted on how the retreat goes... Cheers!
Thank you so much
Did Sam do Vipassana? I thought he did Tibetan stuff.
Have you experimented with meditating at different times of the day? What times have worked best for you?
Also, is one 2-hour session more beneficial than 2, one hour sessions? 🙏🏻
I like Sam Harris, but not his excusitis about not wanting to go vegan. Watch James Aspey's video on what Vipassana did for him. He made the connection and did a one year silent retreat for the animals.
Hmmm interesting, I wasn't aware of his stance on veganism - I moreso appreciate his deep thinking and perspective. Thanks for the suggestion Mark. Hope you're doing well 🙏
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@@sudiptabhowmik6661 Hahaha my pleasure brother!