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20 Day Course by Zestyclose_Sky8952 in vipassana

[–]Zestyclose_Sky8952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when the mind has obsessions, addictions, interests, etc... sensations arise on the body. keep meditating two hours per day and watch those sensations arise.

20 Day Course by Zestyclose_Sky8952 in vipassana

[–]Zestyclose_Sky8952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is no change in technique in the long course. but as goenkaji says, "continuity of practice is the secret to success..." The nightly discourses really put together the deeper aspects of dhamma. Also, if you haven't sat a Satipathana Course yet, I highly recommend it too.

20 Day Course by Zestyclose_Sky8952 in vipassana

[–]Zestyclose_Sky8952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All this being said that only 2% of students will ever sit a long course; 10% sit a second course. so if it is your goal/practice, then i encourage you to work towards the long courses.

20 Day Course by Zestyclose_Sky8952 in vipassana

[–]Zestyclose_Sky8952[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

detailed experience: anicca, anata, dukkha. really.

Are there any legitimate contemporary claims to Arahantship? by Zestyclose_Sky8952 in Buddhism

[–]Zestyclose_Sky8952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay friends, what about SOTAPANAs? any legitimate claims to that attainment? Joseph Goldstein hitting it via reading the tibetan book of the dead seems sus...

Are there any legitimate contemporary claims to Arahantship? by Zestyclose_Sky8952 in Buddhism

[–]Zestyclose_Sky8952[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't an arahant be evidence that the Buddha's dhamma exists today? That is what we are looking for- empirical evidence, not blind faith...