DON’T MEDITATE VERY SERIOUSLY

Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary Retreat Zoom Q&A Group A 10 January 2023 (1:03:10-1:07:15)

Yogi: I do my meditation on the move because I’m a very active person. When I learned about this meditation, I can’t really sit properly. I just observe whatever I can observe during daily activities.

Initially, it was quite alright, and only recently I notice that the restlessness has become very obvious. I worry about this.

Sayadaw: Don’t meditate very seriously; relax and pretend that you’re on vacation and not meditating. Don’t watch the restlessness. If you watch it too directly and the mind is afraid of it, it’ll make it worse.

Do something that makes you happy while being aware of yourself; it could be washing the dishes or anything active.