Using sound as primary object instead of rising and falling of the abdomen? - Discussion
Using sound as primary object instead of rising and falling of the abdomen?
Brad John Turner, modificado hace 3 años at 7/09/20 21:15
Created 3 años ago at 7/09/20 21:15
Using sound as primary object instead of rising and falling of the abdomen?
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Hey y'all,
I currently have a muscle strain in my chest which causes great disturbance when focusing my awareness on the breath as a primary object. Can using sounds, for example the sound of my fan be used as the primary object for my noting practice for a temporary period of time? Thanks.
I currently have a muscle strain in my chest which causes great disturbance when focusing my awareness on the breath as a primary object. Can using sounds, for example the sound of my fan be used as the primary object for my noting practice for a temporary period of time? Thanks.
Chris M, modificado hace 3 años at 8/09/20 7:40
Created 3 años ago at 8/09/20 7:40
RE: Using sound as primary object instead of rising and falling of the abdo
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Sound? Of course. I used sound as my primary object a lot in my early practice, but any obvious object can serve as your primary object. I say obvious because you want to be able to see it clearly as it arises and passes in attention.
Jim Smith, modificado hace 3 años at 8/09/20 8:10
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RE: Using sound as primary object instead of rising and falling of the abdo
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Sound, a fan, is okay but human voices speaking a language you understand (people, tv, radio, singing ) is not a good choice because the meaning of the words will be a distraction and cause your mind to wander.