Happy Grumpy Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Can anybody give info for a 1/2 day or full day course in absolute beginner's meditation? Preferably in Bangkok, if possible. It would be for someone that has never meditated before, but would like to try. Done in English. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai-Aust Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 probably too late and too long for you. Bangkok Vipassana Meditation Retreatwith Steven Smith and Pandit Bhikkhu Sunday November 8th – Saturday November 14th but anyway, the website provides more events if this one is not for you. http://www.littlebang.org/insight-and-metta-retreat-with-steven-smith-and-pandit-bhikkhu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I tried it one time but couldn't concentrate. I ended going to the bar after half an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I tried it one time but couldn't concentrate. I ended going to the bar after half an hour. Why concentrate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I tried it one time but couldn't concentrate. I ended going to the bar after half an hour. Why concentrate? well, aren't you suppose to concentrate on relaxed thoughts or something !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLang Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I think you could benefit from a class too, Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I tried it one time but couldn't concentrate. I ended going to the bar after half an hour. Why concentrate? well, aren't you suppose to concentrate on relaxed thoughts or something !! Concentration is a very bad translation of the word samadhi. It is often assumed that concentration is required. This is incorrect. It is attention that is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 1/2 to full day meditation. Not worth the $$$. Try 1 week. This includes meditation, chatting with the monks & other participants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I tried it one time but couldn't concentrate. I ended going to the bar after half an hour. Why concentrate? well, aren't you suppose to concentrate on relaxed thoughts or something !! Concentration is a very bad translation of the word samadhi. It is often assumed that concentration is required. This is incorrect. It is attention that is required. well , I couldn't give it the attention that was needed so I headed to the pub. I sure gave the bar alot of attention after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 ...unbroken attention. Even if you first can't, you keep at it over many sessions, building capability. You also notice how much the 'mind' want to do anything but this, and might even 'convince' you to type something on ThaiVisa instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 ...unbroken attention. Even if you first can't, you keep at it over many sessions, building capability. You also notice how much the 'mind' want to do anything but this, and might even 'convince' you to type something on ThaiVisa instead. Not unbroken attention. Another myth. Not necessary. If Steven100 knew that he might not have headed to the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 ...unbroken attention. Even if you first can't, you keep at it over many sessions, building capability. You also notice how much the 'mind' want to do anything but this, and might even 'convince' you to type something on ThaiVisa instead. Not unbroken attention. Another myth. Not necessary. If Steven100 knew that he might not have headed to the bar. You certainly don't start out that way (unbroken attention), but nor do you give in to every impulse that comes alone to distract you from siting, watching, and observing what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 ...unbroken attention. Even if you first can't, you keep at it over many sessions, building capability. You also notice how much the 'mind' want to do anything but this, and might even 'convince' you to type something on ThaiVisa instead. Not unbroken attention. Another myth. Not necessary. If Steven100 knew that he might not have headed to the bar. You certainly don't start out that way (unbroken attention), but nor do you give in to every impulse that comes alone to distract you from siting, watching, and observing what happens. You cannot stop thoughts arising. Who is it that would stop them? By the time you have stopped them the train has already arrived in the station. To quieten the mind we put the attention on one thing. It may be breath, it may be mantra. This in itself subdues mind. It is not a question of giving in to the distractions of thought, but putting the attention in one place, innocently and effortlessly. Do this and mind will automatically experience quieter levels of thinking. I have to dash. I'm just on the way out of the door to teach someone to do precisely this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Never said anything about stopping thoughts. I think you're having a conversation with yourself. I'll leave you to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Never said anything about stopping thoughts. I think you're having a conversation with yourself. I'll leave you to it.What do you think an impulse (your word) is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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