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Diggin' the Dharma

Developing a Daily Meditation Practice with Guest Bodhipaksa

Nov 5, 2023
In this engaging podcast, guest Bodhipaksa, an expert in meditation techniques, shares insights on developing a daily meditation practice. The hosts discuss the importance of consistency and the benefits of starting with short meditation sits. They also explore the power of feeling good about your practice, the benefits of longer meditation sessions, the significance of rituals and chanting, and maintaining a vegan diet. The episode ends with a discussion on supporting the community and working on a book.
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  • Starting with shorter meditation sessions and gradually increasing the duration helps develop a consistent daily practice.
  • Believing in one's ability to meditate regularly and practicing self-compassion are crucial for maintaining a daily meditation practice.

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Developing a Consistent Daily Practice

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of developing a consistent daily meditation practice. The guest, Bodhipaksha, shares his own experience struggling with maintaining regular meditation practice and how he overcame it by teaching others. He created a course called 'Get Your Sit Together' and eventually turned it into a book. The hosts emphasize the significance of starting with shorter meditation sessions, such as five minutes, and gradually increasing the duration as the practice becomes more ingrained. They also explore the idea of having a designated meditation space and incorporating rituals like chanting or lighting incense to enhance the practice's meaning.

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