Walking meditation by Ajahn Siripunnyo

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31 Dec 21, 00:19
Element

Walking meditation by Ajahn Siripunnyo

Somehow an Ajahn Siripunnyo video started automatically after I was listening to another video and working.

What an articulate lovely speaker. :hands:

https://youtu.be/zbADQtov2PY
07 Jan 22, 11:30
mjaviem

I don't know if being aware of the body, aware of the posture, aware of the touch of the feet with the ground means having mindfulness/sati or if it is just part of some meditation techniques.
07 Jan 22, 12:00
philg

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Originally Posted by mjaviem

I don't know if being aware of the body, aware of the posture, aware of the touch of the feet with the ground means having mindfulness/sati or if it is just part of some meditation techniques.

I was taught that walking meditation was a meditation technique aimed at helping the development of mindfulness.
08 Jan 22, 00:15
Element

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Originally Posted by mjaviem

I don't know if being aware of the body, aware of the posture, aware of the touch of the feet with the ground means having mindfulness/sati or if it is just part of some meditation techniques.

You must have listened more closely than I did. :mrgreen:
08 Jan 22, 00:39
mjaviem

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Originally Posted by Element

You must have listened more closely than I did. :mrgreen:

Yes and I never get the answer I am looking for. One day I will understand meditation and mindfulness and how to practise.
08 Jan 22, 22:13
Element

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Originally Posted by mjaviem

Yes and I never get the answer I am looking for. One day I will understand meditation and mindfulness and how to practise.

For me, in walking meditation, you just watch your mind to keep the mind clear, so the mind inclines naturally to Anapanasati. :peace:
18 Jan 22, 01:44
mjaviem

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Originally Posted by Element

For me, in walking meditation, you just watch your mind to keep the mind clear, so the mind inclines naturally to Anapanasati. :peace:

:bow:
18 Jan 22, 14:43
philg

The only walking meditation I do these days is out and about in parks and woodland. I could never master walking meditation indoors as I got too concerned about bumping into things and tripping over my own feet
18 Jan 22, 21:38
mjaviem

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Originally Posted by philg

The only walking meditation I do these days is out and about in parks and woodland. I could never master walking meditation indoors as I got too concerned about bumping into things and tripping over my own feet

But why with closed eyes.
19 Jan 22, 12:56
philg

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Originally Posted by mjaviem

But why with closed eyes.

No, I don't close my eyes, but I get into a deep meditative state if I'm not careful. Not great while I am walking.
24 Jan 22, 14:23
Aloka

Here are two additions to the topic which might also be helpful.

There's a short chapter (6) "Walking Mindfully" in Ajahn Sumedho's little book "Mindfulness the Path to the Deathless".

https://amaravati.org/dhamma-books/m...the-deathless/

...and here's Ajahn Amaro talking for approx. 5 minutes about walking meditation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gTtTOT6U6E

:hands:
14 May 22, 17:07
Aloka

Here's yet another instruction for walking meditation - this time with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZnNO1myCMg

:hands: