Meditation Questions

Simple, sensible answers to common meditation questions. Fun to listen, easy to apply, satisfying to share.

Episodes

How long does meditation take to work

January 12, 2022 • 14 mins

Beginner meditators often wonder how long it will take for meditation to work. The answer lies in what exactly it is we want meditation to do for us. We look at various meditation objectives and how long each of them typically and historically takes to accomplish.

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Why is meditation making me more irritated and angry?

November 26, 2021 • 11 mins

Can meditation make us MORE irritable and angry? You’ve finished meditating, you’re in your happy place, you’re blissed out, it’s awesome. Then you do something else or interact with someone else and get super-annoyed with situation.

In this episode we look at why this happens and what we can do to avoid it.

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What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness

October 20, 2021 • 11 mins

Is mindfulness the same as meditation or is meditation the same as mindfulness? We look at the history of each of these to figure it all out.

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How can I meditate to music and what is kirtan?

October 8, 2021 • 13 mins

One of the most popular music meditation traditions is the Indain kirtan traditions. What is it and how can we use it to meditate?

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Can I meditate to music? Early Buddhist traditions.

October 1, 2021 • 16 mins

Some meditation traditions encourage the use of music during meditation while others discourage it. In this episode we look at the reasons you might NOT want to use music during meditation.

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Do I need a timer to meditate?

September 22, 2021 • 14 mins

The benefits and drawbacks of using a timer or timer app during meditation.

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How do I deepen my meditation?

July 16, 2021 • 11 mins

Are you wondering why you're not able to go into a deep meditation. In this episode, we look at three things that might help in deepening your meditation.

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Do I have to close my eyes to meditate?

May 30, 2021 • 17 mins

Should we keep our eyes open or closed during meditation? We look at the pros and cons of each.

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Is meditation the same as relaxation?

May 5, 2021 • 18 mins

Meditation and relaxation are a delightful pairing but how similar or different are they? Also, what exactly is the relaxation response?

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Does meditation change and rewire your brain?

March 31, 2021 • 14 mins

We regularly hear that meditation changes your brain or that it literally rewires your brain. How true is this?

Book mentioned in episode: Altered Traits - https://www.richardjdavidson.com/altered-traits

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What are the benefits of meditation?

March 6, 2021 • 21 mins

This is the companion episode to the earlier question, "Can meditation be bad for me?".
In this episode we take a look at the numerous mental, emotional and physiological benefits of meditation. Lot's of good reasons to meditate so keep on meditating!

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Can meditation be bad for me?

February 8, 2021 • 18 mins

We're big cheerleaders for meditation here at Meditation Questions but it's important to recognize meditation is not for everyone. For some people meditation can end up with bad outcomes.

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Will meditation make me dull and lacking emotion?

January 25, 2021 • 7 mins

There's a worry that because meditation is supposed to lead you to tranquility or serenity, it will make us dull and emotionless and kind of boring. Is this what happens to those who meditate a lot?

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Do I need a mantra to meditate?

January 8, 2021 • 23 mins

Do I need a mantra? Do I need to pay for it? Should I keep my mantra a secret? Does it have to be in an ancient language?

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What should I do when thoughts come up?

August 30, 2020 • 14 mins

Simple effective strategies to handle unwanted or distracting thoughts and emotions during meditation. Meditation is just like learning any new skill - like a musical skill or an athletic skill - we're going to fumble about in the beginner stage for a while until we hit our stride, until we master the basics and learn to play with joy - it might be frustrating until then - if we allow ourselves to be frustrated.

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Can I learn meditation from a book?

August 12, 2020 • 12 mins

What are the benefits and drawbacks of learning meditation from a book?

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How do I know if I'm meditating?

August 6, 2020 • 7 mins

Is meditation just sitting, eyes closed, breathing and trying to not think? How do I know if I'm REALLY meditating?

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Do I have to meditate with others?

July 23, 2020 • 7 mins

Are there any benefits to meditating together in a community or sangha?

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Can I meditate lying down?

July 16, 2020 • 7 mins

The classic meditation posture is sitting cross legged, statue like. But if you're not able to do this, is it okay to meditate lying down? What to look out for when meditating lying down.

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Isn't meditation boring?

July 3, 2020 • 9 mins

At first glance meditation seems as boring as watching paint dry. But what if we're wrong about watching paint dry and it's the most exciting thing we could possibly do?

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Meditation Questions

Episodes

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What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness

How can I meditate to music and what is kirtan?

Can I meditate to music? Early Buddhist traditions.

Do I need a timer to meditate?

How do I deepen my meditation?

Do I have to close my eyes to meditate?

Is meditation the same as relaxation?

Does meditation change and rewire your brain?

What are the benefits of meditation?

Can meditation be bad for me?

Will meditation make me dull and lacking emotion?

Do I need a mantra to meditate?

What should I do when thoughts come up?

Can I learn meditation from a book?

How do I know if I'm meditating?

Do I have to meditate with others?

Can I meditate lying down?

Isn't meditation boring?

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How long does meditation take to work

Why is meditation making me more irritated and angry?