Q & A: Where do I focus my attention when beginning to meditate?

Master Culadasa explains the how to begin training the mind during “breath” focused meditation.

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Q&A: How do I know I’m really making progress on the path?

Master Culadasa discusses how to notice our progress on the path to awakening in our daily lives.

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Q&A: How do I meditate?

I’ve never meditated before. How do I meditate?

Master Culadasa gives basic meditation instructions for someone meditating the first time.

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Q&A: Counting as Meditation Tool

Do recommend counting the breaths?

Master Culadasa explains the usefulness and limitations of using counting or labeling the parts of the breath as a tool for developing concentration.

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Q&A: Lengthening Meditation Times

I have a problem going past 30 minutes. What do I do?

Master Culadasa explains how to extend the length of our meditation time.

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