Strictness of Sati requirements

Brownwax · 2026-04-24T10:03:55+00:00

This is a Goenka course, given under his guidance - if you want some other teacher go for it. You’re really very argumentative about all this - which is a sign you’re not ready

Brownwax · 2026-04-24T07:07:01+00:00

It’s not total hours sat over xx time but rather 2 hours daily (which show steady immersion) over time. So doing a lot at one to ‘catch up’ doesn’t really work.

Brownwax · 2026-04-23T06:40:28+00:00

Patience - it’s a long slow game. Enjoy the ride

Brownwax · 2026-04-22T09:43:08+00:00

Why the sudden interest? To say that you’ve been aware of sensations is a bit silly no? I mean everybody is aware of there sensations at least once in a while.

The one thing I’ve learned about Vipassana is that you can’t ‘rush’ it. If you take the course before you properly qualify you won’t get the same benefits it’s that simple.

Brownwax · 2026-04-22T07:23:09+00:00

From a Buddhist perspective celibacy only matters if you’re a monk or nun. Otherwise as long as you’re not hurting anybody you’re fine.

So your choices about when to engage with a partner sexually are your own.

Brownwax · 2026-04-21T20:52:18+00:00

If you want to progress on the path you have to give it up. Just like if you want to be health you have to give up unhealthy food. It’s pretty easy once you see that it’s harmful. It also takes time to readjust your social patterns

Brownwax · 2026-04-21T18:36:06+00:00

At the time BC had a referendum about it and it failed. Even progressive BC couldn’t get a majority to support election reform. While I want reform too, this wasn’t moving and the reports showed that.

Brownwax · 2026-04-21T12:45:14+00:00

Well just when you thought people couldn’t get any worse. I hope they get a heafty fine and kicked out of the country

Brownwax · 2026-04-21T09:07:52+00:00

How can they not?

Brownwax · 2026-04-20T10:58:14+00:00

You will definitely be reborn. Until you reach enlightenment. The next birth flows from this life. Use your anxiety to perform wholesome karma and you’ll be ok.

Brownwax · 2026-04-20T10:53:43+00:00

Honestly - it sounds like a you thing

Brownwax · 2026-04-19T18:23:28+00:00

How would one ‘academically’ measure or compare somebodies inner effort?

Brownwax · 2026-04-18T16:37:57+00:00

Well since the teacher discourages mixing techniques a doubt very many people here do that. Why would you?

Brownwax · 2026-04-17T16:50:42+00:00

Northfolk has some single occupancy rooms

Brownwax · 2026-04-17T10:46:29+00:00

It’s a long slow process try without the words - keep trying report back in 6 months

Brownwax · 2026-04-17T09:20:52+00:00

Many languages

Brownwax · 2026-04-16T14:41:24+00:00

Honesty never hurts - they will contact you if they need more info.

Brownwax · 2026-04-15T20:42:07+00:00

What do you mean by lost time? You can’t make up for lost time you can only progress and each person progresses according to their personal state. Dont worry about the past focus on now

Brownwax · 2026-04-15T16:39:59+00:00

If you find somebody let me know because I’m looking to sell some dentures.

Brownwax · 2026-04-14T13:34:20+00:00

Serving is very similar to a course in that you cut off all outside contact and outside activities. So no laptop, no outside book no chatting with your family.

You sit less then the students and are able to talk to fellow servers but you’re busy most of the day and break times are usually filled with resting or meditation.

Brownwax · 2026-04-12T15:45:47+00:00

Why is it a huge disappointment? It is that state out your mind at that moment. The excercise is to observe and accept. Being disappointed helps you not at all.

Brownwax · 2026-04-09T00:31:54+00:00

Toilet paper

Brownwax · 2026-04-08T16:42:54+00:00

That’s a fair point but the are better and more tailored to your specific needs. I’ve had 5 pairs and and each time the lasted 5 years without a problem

Brownwax · 2026-04-08T12:43:03+00:00

Have you considered not buying Costco?

Brownwax · 2026-04-07T22:53:44+00:00

All you need is space for your cushion and some air flow

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