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80 Nothing on Which to Meditate
80 Nothing on Which to Meditate
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Oct 7, 2014
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In his brief instructions before the silent meditation, Alan reminds us of the importance, before all else, of releasing control of the breath.
After the silent meditation session, Alan returns to his commentary on the text (page 178, Natural Liberation) and explains the meaning of the statement, “When meditating, do not meditate on anything at all, for in the absolute nature of reality there is nothing on which to meditate.”
At the conclusion Alan answers the questions:
- How different is it necessary to make the posture when ready to fall asleep after meditating in your bed for a time preparing to fall asleep?
- For those of us who have not yet ascertained rigpa, how do we practice Dzogchen?
The break for the silent, unrecorded meditation starts at 2:34
After the silent meditation session, Alan returns to his commentary on the text (page 178, Natural Liberation) and explains the meaning of the statement, “When meditating, do not meditate on anything at all, for in the absolute nature of reality there is nothing on which to meditate.”
At the conclusion Alan answers the questions:
- How different is it necessary to make the posture when ready to fall asleep after meditating in your bed for a time preparing to fall asleep?
- For those of us who have not yet ascertained rigpa, how do we practice Dzogchen?
The break for the silent, unrecorded meditation starts at 2:34
Released:
Oct 7, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (72)
00 Welcome and Introduction to the retreat: Welcome to Thanyapura Fall 2014 retreat. This session outlined what will be covered in the retreat. The teachings are based on two texts: Padmasambhavas Natural Liberation, and excerpts from Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence. The teachings f… by Fall 2014 Shamatha, Vipashyana, Dream Yoga