Buddhist Meditation (6) Sleepiness

[phoenixing14]

Would like to develop the fixed gaze you have. Thank you for this informational series.

[dollarability]

You sir are clearly an evolved being!

[VibrantLovePulse]

For sleepiness, I might meditate with my face to the sun or a lamp. Melatonin is released in the mind when there no light the opposite is also true. So, meditating in complete darkness would need the most concentration.

[MelasChupa]

The initial reason I got into meditation was to help my concentration to learn and preform music. Now my interest is much deeper then that, what a pleasant surprise.

[XxDarkRaverxX]

I love your videos. Thank you for posting them. Are you planning on posting any more? Your demeanor is so peaceful.

[nesciandra94]

What is a meditation object

[silkysoulable]

meditation object is the object you select to focus your concentration on. The breath is the most common but there are various other objects as well

[Jacob4710]

@silkysoulable Can you use materialistic pysical objects, some people use a model of the Buddha himseld don't they? But this object doesn't have to symbolise anything important, and you shouldn't have sentimental feelings towards it? It's just something to help you focus your mind isn't it?

[silkysoulable]

@Jacob4710 Yes. But taking the breath as your meditation object is the most common and most advisable as the breath is connected with your body. When the breath calms down the body calms down. You can contemplate this connection while meditation. You can also have insights that it is not you who is actually doing the breathing. It is the body that breaths. There is no "you" in there doing the act. The Buddha advised on breath meditation in the Anapanasathi sutta.

[atfatw]

Very good usefull advice!

[slowzen]

This man's stare is unnerving. He must practise a LOT.

[aloozer]

i sleep late and alwyas feel sleepy in the daytime. prolly have diabetes.

[neuroglejak]

sadhu

[JimboMcCrain]

IM TIRED!!!!!!

[antivert]

What's wrong with sleep? :P As an insomniac, I'm down for anything that puts me to sleep.

[impermanentoo]

Can't sleep? Simple, just repeat this

"May I be well and happy' May all be well and happy"

Most people that I share this with falls asleep within 5 minutes. The longest 30 minutes.

May you be well, be happy!

May you be free from physical and mental suffering!

[bunts33]

haha so am i, and i agree

[MexicoSoul]

Hey i got a doubt about this how mny minutes is good to meditate a day¡????????? *bow*

[kirk7524875248]

That's so wonderful that he said that: don't just focus on one part of the body. Many say focus on the tip of your nose. Actually, the Buddha said to feel the breath tranquilizing the body! Like this guy says, feel the body "Filled with light!" That's such a wonderful and wakeful image!

[JoeeeyBam]

@kirk7524875248 It really is! This helps me really relax, quiet my talking mind and enhance my awareness =]