Questions tagged [lay-practices]
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What is the proper etiquette when greeting/meeting a Venerable?
Am completely new to the practice. What is the custom/proper etiquette when meeting a Venerable, in this instance for the first time but still applies overall? Further, is one to bow to the Buddha first and then greet? Please be as detailed and…
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What did Buddha say about dysfunctional families for novice practitioners?
What did Buddha say about dysfunctional families for novice practitioners? What advice did he give for novice practitioners in order to have a good practice as being a novice such impediments as a dysfunctional and painful family can impact practice…
user68706
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severe flu-like symptoms with profound malaise after intensive meditation
I have been practicing intensive shamatha meditation for many months now. On workdays I manage ~4 hrs of meditation, two very early in the morning and two at night. At weekends I do meditation for 6-8 hrs in intervals. I do have certain basic…
Sushil Fotedar
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