Vipassana Meditation Part 1: Anapanasati - Day 4 — 6

Dear Soul,

Kindly open your meditation journal and answer the following questions on the fourth day page.

Please write your responses below.

Question How many times have you missed meditation?

Answer 1 I'm doing great because I meditate every time.

Answer 2 I missed meditation one time.

Answer 3 I missed meditation two times.

Answer 4 I missed meditation three times.

Or answer 5 I missed meditation four times.

Question How long can you hold and concentrate your attention under your nostrils without losing it?

In other words,

How long do you remain fully aware of your breath without getting distracted by thoughts and sensations?

1 Less than 10 seconds.

Answer 2 Ten seconds.

Answer 3 Twenty seconds.

Answer 4 Thirty seconds.

Answer 5 Forty seconds.

Answer 6 Fifty seconds.

Answer 7 One minute.

Answer 8 I'm a pro.

I can concentrate for more than one minute under the nostrils.

Question At what time will you start tomorrow's morning practice?

Choose a time between 4.

30 and 7 o'clock a.

M.

And write your answer in the following format.

Tomorrow morning,

I will start my practice at.

.

.

And write the time you will start.

Answer 1 Four o'clock a.

M.

Answer 2 Four thirty a.

M.

Answer 3 Five o'clock a.

M.

Answer 4 Five thirty o'clock a.

M.

Answer 5 Six o'clock a.

M.

Answer 6 Six thirty o'clock a.

M.

Answer 7 Seven o'clock a.

M.

It's very important to start your morning meditation between 4.

30 and 7 a.

M.

You can say 5.

30 or 6 a.

M.

But you will notice a tremendous difference if you can meditate,

For example,

At 4.

30 a.

M.

Now please write below the time for your evening meditation tomorrow.

Question At what time will you start tomorrow's evening practice?

Choose a time between 6 p.

M.

And 9 p.

M.

And write your answer in the following format.

Tomorrow evening I will start my practice at.

.

.

And write the time you will start.

Answer 1 Six p.

M.

Answer 2 Six thirty p.

M.

Answer 3 Seven p.

M.

Answer 4 Seven thirty p.

M.

Answer 5 Eight p.

M.

Answer 6 Eight thirty p.

M.

Or answer 7 Nine p.

M.

You can choose any time,

6.

30 or 7 p.

M.

As you prefer,

But you will notice a huge difference if you can meditate before 9 p.

M.

And go to bed right after meditating.

Perfect.

Well done.

By sticking to these guidelines,

You are already cultivating responsibility and determination.

Thank you for your attention.

That's all for now.

When you're ready,

Go ahead and move on to the next audio recording.

You're almost there.