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Latest - BUBS Retreat, Session 11: Q&A

Session 11: Q&A

Q1 Sometimes our mind just refuses to stay with the meditation object, for example breath. What do we do then? How do I sustain awareness in daily activities?

Q2 May I know how to do death meditation? What is the difference between death and graveyard meditation?

Q3 Is there a difference in the bad karma created if one has to remove ants and infestations in one's house out of necessity? Or if one does it having anger and irritation?

Q4 A few times during the sitting meditation in an aircon room or seated under a fan, my mind was aware this body feels very hot. What causes this to arise?

Q5 The Buddha instructs us to investigate. What is the difference between these three: This is not mine, I am not this, this is not myself.

Q6 How do I differentiate between thinking and contemplation?

Q7 In practicing metta I tend to send the mind outwards in all directions. Is it wrong to send the mind outwards?

Q8 What should I do when the mind becomes peaceful from metta meditation? Should I continue to spend metta or bring the attention back to the breath?

Q9 I think I'm from a hell realm as my mind can go into very dark places. Please help me to find the strength to continue on the path and those dark moments.

Q10 Can we trust this mind? Can this mind play us out? When we die will this mind follow us in life after life?

Q11 You mentioned that there were five black beings punching you in a hotel in India. Were they coming to get merit? Why can these beings still disturb monks following 227 precepts?

Q12 When meditating scenes are revolving. Am I supposed to note it and let it go? If it continues for a long time, how do I come back to the meditation?

Q13 Dipankara Buddha predicted that Sumedho would become Gautama Buddha. Did Gautama Buddha make any predictions about anybody becoming a future Buddha?

Q14 In one talk you mentioned about being the observer. Can you please elaborate on this?