Episode 3 of Meditation Minutes (the video version) is up after a long hiatus. The video episodes explain a bit about the structure and content of a Goenka Vipassana retreat.
Hi, I just started to find info on Vipassana a few days ago. I see you put this video up this past week...hope Ep.4 comes soon! I've seen explanations for beginning stages(nose/lip area), but not many videos go into the last half of the retreat/how the technique builds. I like the drawings too, nice touch!
i like your videos when you describe thinking of a spot on the body of a palm size area & noticing sensations as you scan top to bottom of the body, it made me think of "61-point nidra yoga" I don't know if you have heard of that, if so, would you describe the process as the same, or at least similar? 61 point yoga is just breathing but focusing on a part of the body (61 parts/points) as you exhale each breath & I honestly feel a great deal of relaxation from it & sometimes even get a clicking in areas of my body as my muscles relax i need to learn how to let go of things & i am struggling to find a way to edit: I spoke too soon & should have watched the 4th vid!
I'm not first-person familiar with yoga nidra so I don't want to comment directly on that, but here's a way of thinking about the body scan in more detail. There are two 'algorithms' or 'processes' involved in the vipassana technique. One is "where do I shine the flashlight of my attention and how do I move it" - and that is similar to many different body scanning techniques. The second aspect is "what do I do when my attention is at a particular location?" - and this is probably where vipassana is most different to others techniques. the vipassana instructions are very explicit about not trying to induce a state (such as relaxation) but rather, to observe what is happening without reacting or trying to change it, and to use that observation to get a first-hand insight into the "True Nature" of experience - impermanence, the unsatisfactory nature of objects/phenomena, and a different understanding of the concept of Self.
Hello, thank you for these wonderful videos. Could you further explain how to "rest attention on different spots on the body" ? I just can't feel any sensation or able to direct the "palm sized" area from the head to toes. Thank you again.
Hi. In the Vipassana/Goenka retreats, one spends about 3 days/30 hrs just focusing on the breath, and that is like “polishing a lens” which then makes it easier to notice sensations in/on the body. If it’s helpful, I recorded some guided meditations almost a decade ago to help with basic body awareness (linked from www.meditationminutes.net)
1. I love your Lamy safari pen. 2. I have a question. Please reply. During vipasana (that is feeling body sensations from head to toe ) do I need to practice Anapana ( that is concentrating on breathing)? Should I practice both Vipasana and Anapana at the same time? This is not clear to me.
Hi! Yeah the pen is awesome. It's too much work and I hate getting ink on my hands but every time I actually use it, it feels great. Here is my understanding in the context of the Vipassana tradition. Vipassana requires some degree of 'attentional control', (just with broader body sensations as the object instead of just the sensations associated with the breath) but it also requires an additional quality of equanimity. Sometimes our emotional state or attentional capacity is limited enough that we can't practice Vipassana effectively. At such a time, one both limit the object (to just the breath-related sensations instead of the full body) as well as not worry so much about the equanimity aspect as much as just strengthening our attentional control. That said, there is an element of each in both. Ie. to practice Anapana, you need some level of equanimity as difficulties arise; and to practice Vipassana, you need enough attentional control to direct your attention to various body parts, and with enough resolution to notice subtle sensations. While you are practicing Vipassana, I wouldn't think of it as attempting to also do Anapana. However, a) The fundamental 'process loop' of getting distracted, noticing distraction, acknowledging distraction, re-orienting attention to the object still happens while you are body-scanning b) Sometimes the breath-related sensations will be part of your body scan c) Sometimes while scanning other parts of the body, your attention may inadvertently be directed to your breath. Notice, Acknowledge, Redirect. Hope that helps.
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Hi Leoncia; I don't really have much to add to his instructions. However, maybe this old blog post of mine might be of service: blog.meditationminutes.net/2015/03/mindfulness-meditation-and-mindfulness.html - see the part about spatial and temporal resolution and vividness.
Sir can you please provide the complete audio or video of the process to practice vipasana as taught by sn goenka as iam new and i cannot attend to the course due to lockdown.but i find i must use this lockdown time for vipasana meditation
I'm so sorry, but I can't do that; and it breaks my heart. With good reason, I think Goenka's organization has set a guideline saying "you can't teach something and call it Vipassana unless you're officially a teacher with dhamma.org" - which *totally* makes sense. If uncertified people started teaching this stuff in uncontrolled circumstances, the quality that people associate with 'Vipassana' would be too variable. On the other hand, these practices should be freely available to all who want to make use of them! The best I can do right now is point you to a free intro course that I recorded for my friend many years ago - it's linked off of www.meditationminutes.net/ with links to either iTunes or SoundCloud - whichever is more convenient for you. And, I'm also starting a company in the space (www.noomin.us) - please sign up there if you're interested in staying in the loop - I hope to develop better tools to help people learn meditation.
Its ok sir..no problem but do you know anyone of teachers who are certified to teach vipasana med by dhamma.org If you know please send their details..ivll contact that teacher..
Sorry, my hindi is not very good. But if I understood you correctly, you do want to observe both internal and surface sensations. Goenka suggests starting by focusing on the surface and then, once you have complete coverage at the surface, going inwards. In my experience, you will begin to feel internal sensations naturally at some point. Never deny what you observe. But, if possible, focus your effort on complete coverage at the surface first.
This is great, when i did mine there was Free flow, and above systematic you have explain and fast top to bottom top to bottom then start from the top to same routine u have mention, I sometimes get confuse with thsi, on free flow u give ur attention to and part began creating sensation as oppose systematic way, what is your take on this? Thanks
Episode 3 of Meditation Minutes (the video version) is up after a long hiatus. The video episodes explain a bit about the structure and content of a Goenka Vipassana retreat.
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I just did my first vipassana course last month and your videos are simply amazing! Really concise and nicely illustrated! Thank you!!
I couldn't understand this for years thanks
Nice. I'll await the next one.
Hi, I just started to find info on Vipassana a few days ago. I see you put this video up this past week...hope Ep.4 comes soon! I've seen explanations for beginning stages(nose/lip area), but not many videos go into the last half of the retreat/how the technique builds. I like the drawings too, nice touch!
Create new videos man. These are great
thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks bro.you are helping a lot.
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When is the next course in Kolkatta?
How to book for the course?
i like your videos
when you describe thinking of a spot on the body of a palm size area & noticing sensations as you scan top to bottom of the body, it made me think of "61-point nidra yoga"
I don't know if you have heard of that, if so, would you describe the process as the same, or at least similar?
61 point yoga is just breathing but focusing on a part of the body (61 parts/points) as you exhale each breath & I honestly feel a great deal of relaxation from it & sometimes even get a clicking in areas of my body as my muscles relax
i need to learn how to let go of things & i am struggling to find a way to
edit: I spoke too soon & should have watched the 4th vid!
I'm not first-person familiar with yoga nidra so I don't want to comment directly on that, but here's a way of thinking about the body scan in more detail. There are two 'algorithms' or 'processes' involved in the vipassana technique. One is "where do I shine the flashlight of my attention and how do I move it" - and that is similar to many different body scanning techniques. The second aspect is "what do I do when my attention is at a particular location?" - and this is probably where vipassana is most different to others techniques. the vipassana instructions are very explicit about not trying to induce a state (such as relaxation) but rather, to observe what is happening without reacting or trying to change it, and to use that observation to get a first-hand insight into the "True Nature" of experience - impermanence, the unsatisfactory nature of objects/phenomena, and a different understanding of the concept of Self.
What is the period of time to focus on each palm sized part of your body? 5, 1,30 seconds? A minute?
Question: when breathing do you use
Diaphragmatic breathing way or just the normal breathing way.
Hello, thank you for these wonderful videos. Could you further explain how to "rest attention on different spots on the body" ? I just can't feel any sensation or able to direct the "palm sized" area from the head to toes. Thank you again.
Hi. In the Vipassana/Goenka retreats, one spends about 3 days/30 hrs just focusing on the breath, and that is like “polishing a lens” which then makes it easier to notice sensations in/on the body. If it’s helpful, I recorded some guided meditations almost a decade ago to help with basic body awareness (linked from www.meditationminutes.net)
Thank you for taking the time to help! @@MeditationMinutesNet
1. I love your Lamy safari pen.
2. I have a question. Please reply.
During vipasana (that is feeling body sensations from head to toe ) do I need to practice Anapana ( that is concentrating on breathing)?
Should I practice both Vipasana and Anapana at the same time?
This is not clear to me.
Hi! Yeah the pen is awesome. It's too much work and I hate getting ink on my hands but every time I actually use it, it feels great.
Here is my understanding in the context of the Vipassana tradition.
Vipassana requires some degree of 'attentional control', (just with broader body sensations as the object instead of just the sensations associated with the breath) but it also requires an additional quality of equanimity. Sometimes our emotional state or attentional capacity is limited enough that we can't practice Vipassana effectively. At such a time, one both limit the object (to just the breath-related sensations instead of the full body) as well as not worry so much about the equanimity aspect as much as just strengthening our attentional control.
That said, there is an element of each in both. Ie. to practice Anapana, you need some level of equanimity as difficulties arise; and to practice Vipassana, you need enough attentional control to direct your attention to various body parts, and with enough resolution to notice subtle sensations.
While you are practicing Vipassana, I wouldn't think of it as attempting to also do Anapana. However,
a) The fundamental 'process loop' of getting distracted, noticing distraction, acknowledging distraction, re-orienting attention to the object still happens while you are body-scanning
b) Sometimes the breath-related sensations will be part of your body scan
c) Sometimes while scanning other parts of the body, your attention may inadvertently be directed to your breath. Notice, Acknowledge, Redirect.
Hope that helps.
Sir I am extremely happy that you gave answers to all the questions that I had in my mind for a long time but never got answers before.
I am lucky to come across your CZcams channel. It is surprising to me that your channel is not a so called popular channel but You are the only person who gave me proper advice and information and guidance.
I know nothing about you, but I will remain thankful to you for your complete answer.
❤❤❤
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Hi. Can you cover the banggá instruction? Thanks :)
Hi Leoncia; I don't really have much to add to his instructions. However, maybe this old blog post of mine might be of service: blog.meditationminutes.net/2015/03/mindfulness-meditation-and-mindfulness.html - see the part about spatial and temporal resolution and vividness.
Sir can you please provide the complete audio or video of the process to practice vipasana as taught by sn goenka as iam new and i cannot attend to the course due to lockdown.but i find i must use this lockdown time for vipasana meditation
I'm so sorry, but I can't do that; and it breaks my heart. With good reason, I think Goenka's organization has set a guideline saying "you can't teach something and call it Vipassana unless you're officially a teacher with dhamma.org" - which *totally* makes sense. If uncertified people started teaching this stuff in uncontrolled circumstances, the quality that people associate with 'Vipassana' would be too variable. On the other hand, these practices should be freely available to all who want to make use of them! The best I can do right now is point you to a free intro course that I recorded for my friend many years ago - it's linked off of www.meditationminutes.net/ with links to either iTunes or SoundCloud - whichever is more convenient for you. And, I'm also starting a company in the space (www.noomin.us) - please sign up there if you're interested in staying in the loop - I hope to develop better tools to help people learn meditation.
Thank you sir..
Its ok sir..no problem but do you know anyone of teachers who are certified to teach vipasana med by dhamma.org
If you know please send their details..ivll contact that teacher..
Hi Padakanti,Watch this video
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and practice as explained.
@@padakanti.navyasreenavyasr3348 vippassna is alwaysvfirst learnt at a 10 day retreat, then you can practice at home twice a day
30 hours straight? Or collectively?
See the schedule at the bottom of: www.dhamma.org/en-US/about/code ~ 10 hrs/day.
sir hum body ke upar upar ki samvedna mahasos karete hai keya andar bhe samvedna mahasos kana hota hai. jaise chest ka dhadkan
Sorry, my hindi is not very good. But if I understood you correctly, you do want to observe both internal and surface sensations. Goenka suggests starting by focusing on the surface and then, once you have complete coverage at the surface, going inwards. In my experience, you will begin to feel internal sensations naturally at some point. Never deny what you observe. But, if possible, focus your effort on complete coverage at the surface first.
Please attend 10 days vipasana course..
So, where is the next episode ?
sorry for the delay; will try to put up a few more.
Thanks, it would be great.
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This is great, when i did mine there was Free flow, and above systematic you have explain and fast top to bottom top to bottom then start from the top to same routine u have mention, I sometimes get confuse with thsi, on free flow u give ur attention to and part began creating sensation as oppose systematic way, what is your take on this? Thanks