Stringed instrument

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Source / Teacher
Day
Index
Question
Singapore QA December 2003
Rosemary
1
13
In meditation, is there the same possibility of using too much energy? And is a dream journey and a meditation experience the same, or is meditation more passive?
Ref: 2003.12.x.01.13
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Special Retreat Thailand January 2007
Rosemary
9
6
Could you please talk about how to tell if one's strings are too tight? E.g., I did three Compassion/Lovingkindness meditations in a row and still felt quite tense. I'm not sure whether I need to try just coming from another angle. When I think of doing another topic, a confidence-inspiring object, the doubt comes that maybe I'm doing it out of avoiding the Compassion/Lovingkindness meditation.
Ref: 2007.01.x.09.06
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Steve
5
16
How do we tighten the strings?
Ref: 2006.01.x.05.16
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2006
Steve
5
17
How do we loosen the strings?
Ref: 2006.01.x.05.17
Written answer
Special Retreat Thailand January 2010
Steve
16
7
"Trying hard" brings up a lot of energy, but I have found that its brutal; or tight, quality can produce some unwholesome results. "Trying gently" has, overall, produced more wholesome results, but it can often lack energy. How can I bring up the right amount of effort and energy while still keeping a gentle quality to my efforts.
Ref: 2010.01.x.16.07
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Special Retreat Thailand July 2010
Steve
3
11
By constantly observing the sense doors and noting the impermanence of the sense contacts, I started developing a headache. What have I done wrong?
Ref: 2010.07.x.03.11
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Special Retreat Thailand July 2009
Steve
4
8
Please advise how often we should use guided meditations, how to judge if we are balanced. Can one do too much forgiveness?
Ref: 2009.07.x.04.08
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