Ajahn Sucitto: Q&A

(Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa) 00:13 Q1 How can I cope with repeating pain in the shoulders or back and strong surging of energy? Should one change position? 06:27 Q2 What is the purpose of being alive if not to experience the senses? Trying to dull out the senses to be mindful makes me wonder if we miss the true beauty of life. 19:20 Q3 I'm wondering about the effects of tension on the citta/ sensitivity. I'm aware of deep tension in my body which could have been there since childhood. Qigong and reclining meditation are good. 36:51 Q4 The manifestation of a category such as apple in your example, is that what is meant by nama? 39:05 Q5 What's a good balance of walking, standing and sitting?