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July 29, 2025 at 1:25 am #54690
AniccaSeeker
ParticipantDear Dhamma friends,
I’m quite new to bhāvanā and still finding my way. I’m not yet sure how to “do” it properly, so what I’ve been doing is reflecting on anicca, dukkha, and anatta in my daily life — like in situations where expectation, identity, or craving arise. That’s where I feel some clarity.
But when I try to formally meditate, I often struggle:
- My thoughts easily get jammed or scattered.
- Sometimes I see a stream of random images — some I’ve never even seen before.
- Or I just feel very sleepy or dull quickly.
If anyone has suggestions on how to start, or what might help me slowly build clarity and stability in bhāvanā, I would be truly grateful.
Thank you so much for holding this space.
Teruwan Saranai 🙏 -
July 29, 2025 at 1:56 am #54691
Christian
ParticipantIt’s like learning to ride a bike by yourself; first, pre-Sotapanna bhavana is listening to the teachings until you have access to Nibbana and see “the way”. Once Nibbana is seen and understood, you bring that experience and understanding until all hate, greed, and lust disappear gradually
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July 29, 2025 at 5:33 am #54692
SengKiat
KeymasterThis new series “Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta – New Series” will guide yogi (practitioner) to attaining the various Enlightenment path.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:57 am #54695
Lal
KeymasterAlso see “Sīla, Samādhi, Paññā to Paññā, Sīla, Samādhi.”
- Some of the difficulties in maintaining a calm mindset can be eliminated by abstaining from dasa akusala. The first step is to keep the five precepts.
- More suggestions in “Key to Calming the Mind – The Five Hindrances”
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August 4, 2025 at 6:14 pm #54729
AniccaSeeker
ParticipantThank you all for guiding me on the right path. I’ll give it another try, and if I have any questions, I’ll ask here. Bohoma pin 🙏
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