Hi Mike,
Yes and Yes.
> For me, I'm experiencing a much deeper sense of peace and tranquility
in hectic moments ('hectic' being just a state of mind) ...
This is the outcome of almost any type of mindfulness-type or
concentration-type meditation, when practiced with diligence, daily, and
for sufficient sitting time; and provided one does not engage in too
much distracting, mind-disturbing or frivolous activities when off the
zafu, nor in precept-violating speech or actions..
> ...and a also a deeper understanding of how other people might be
affected by my words and actions.
Now *this* is 'insight'. Mike, thank you for sharing.
--ED
--- In [email protected], mike brown <uerusuboyo@...> wrote:
>
> ED,
>
> Again, I think this depends on the individual and how they incorporate
the insights gained into their life as it stand at that moment in time.
For me,
> I'm experiencing a much deeper sense of peace and tranquility in
hectic moments ('hectic' being just a state of mind) and a also a deeper
understanding of how other people might be affected by my words and
actions.
>
>
> Mike
> Hi Mike,
>
> What is the nature of the insights that Vipassana provides that are
> live-affecting?
>
> Thanks, ED
> > Hi Anthony,
> >
> > I'm still on track with my Vipassana meditation.. and loving it!
> Insight into the nyanas doesn't take a great deal of intelligence at
> all. It just involves concentration (it's the SAS of meditation) and
an
> awareness of how the insights gained affect our lives.
> >
> > Mike
