Listen "Tips for New Meditators | Talk on Buddhism by Ajahn Dhammasiha at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage"
Episode Synopsis
Ajahn Dhammasiha provides some advice for those who are just starting their meditation practice:If sitting crosslegged is too difficult, just sit on a chair or stoolDo lots of walking meditation, if you feel restless or struggle with the postureTry to maintain mindfulness ('sati') not only in formal meditation, but throughout the dayPurify your practice of virtue ('sīla') by keeing the five precepts consistentlyDo act of kindness and generosity to generate plenty of good karma to brighten the mind and make it happy. Dhammagiri WebsiteOur Spotify PlaylistsNewsletterDhammagiri Youtube ChannelPics#meditation #buddhistmeditation #dhamma #relaxation #calm #samatha
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