Tyler and Dhammarato discuss the right attitude to practice, weaknesses in the Mahasi method as taught in the West, and the optimal duration of practice sessions.
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00:00 Everyone struggles too hard - except for those who think they’ve already arrived
05:22 Actively relax into practice
10:04 Hating a hindrance is a hindrance
14:30 Investigate wholesome things
16:49 Playing with anxiety
20:50 The Mahasi technique gets too close to dukkha
23:20 The breath is an anchor against waves of extraneous thoughts
24:52 Satisfaction not equanimity
27:06 Relax & soak in the reality of the moment
31:24 Satisfaction will grow
36:36 The Mahasi method in the West
39:50 An hour is too long
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