Yogi: Sayadaw, how do I apply dhamma vicaya or investigation when I practice?

Sayadaw: Be aware first and experience many times and slowly when wisdom comes, the questions will arise naturally. This is the natural way.

Actually you’re already applying in daily life – whatever you do, wisdom is already there. Intelligent people, naturally they want to know what is happening.

Most yogis only know how to concentrate; they try to concentrate to calm down and forget to practice dhamma vicaya. If you really practice vipassana meditation with a good teacher, they will explain how to apply dhamma vicaya wisdom in the training.

Most yogis don’t know how to apply wisdom in the practice; they only know how to use effort and concentration. That is why I explain a lot about this during discussions and interviews. When yogis listen more about it repeatedly, with more information, they realize that wisdom can be applied this way when they practice.