Dharma Talks During seated meditation, how can we use the method in a relaxing way while being fully aware of it? ByVen. Chang Xiang 10/02/2024 Ask the Venerable What are the main differences and similarities between the different categories of precepts, from upholding the “Five Precepts” when taking refuge in the Three Jewels to the “Bodhisattva Precepts” which are the cradle of Buddhas of past, present, and future? Which perspective of the precepts should we adopt to view seated meditation? ByVen. Chang Xiang 09/06/2024 Ask the Venerable Are there any shortcuts or concepts that can help us address leg pain during meditation? ByVen. Chang Xiang 07/08/2024 Ask the Venerable What is the purpose of a fixed meditation routine? Why not change it up a little? ByVen. Chang Xiang 05/24/2024 Ask the Venerable Does being mindful of one’s demeanor and using methods to experience bodily relaxation contradict each other? ByVen. Chang Xiang 04/24/2024 Ask the Venerable People may have a “fierce” mindset, or a “gentle and continuous” mindset towards meditation. How do these mindsets manifest in life? ByVen. Chang Xiang 03/09/2024 Ask the Venerable What factors might be contributing to the lack of progress in my meditation practice? ByVen. Chang Xiang 01/04/2024 Ask the Venerable How can we relate to the concepts in Buddhism through observing the people and things around us? How can we learn and enrich our lives through these observations? ByVen. Chang Xing 11/10/2023 Ask the Venerable What is the relationship between the state of breathing and the state of mind? During meditation, what processes are needed to transition from one state to another, and how does the Venerable guide everyone through these transitions? Moreover, during meditation, what can we learn about our body through the sensations of soreness, pain, numbness, itchiness, and movement? ByVen. Chang Xiang 08/04/2023 Ask the Venerable 123
