How to meditate (2 of 2) ~ Mingyur Rinpoche talks about the essence of meditation

www.tergar.org ~ In this short teaching, Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche discusses the essence of meditation, and how learning to meditate helped him overcome debilitating panic attacks and anxiety. To take a free, self-guided intro to meditation course, visit learning.tergar.... Or, for more information about Mingyur Rinpoche and his teachings, please visit www.tergar.org, where you will find information about events and retreats, and also a free online intro to meditation course. Enjoy!
This video include subtitles in English, Japanese, and Spanish.

[@christinegartner807]

He is absolutely PRECIOUS! I just have to giggle at his precious soul!

[@dhruvbhakat2895]

v good

[@baberuthny3]

Lol

[@MrDozip]

i love this man so much. its unbelievable

[@Anlonn]

"don't take yourself too serious" - zen teaching

[@moonlookingforthesun1866]

kiki balustrada AHAHAHA

[@sandrostumpo3779]

This helped me get off, taper off Xanax. I meditated for about six months, but only on open awareness, and concentration. Wish I did compassion more to keep more in a loving state of mind. I guess I wasn't ready. Like body scan, staring at things, listening to repetitive sounds, listening to google( inspiring )talks with eyes closed, some nature sounds, walking meditation where I counted my exhales, also sitting doing slow little movements like calve raises as an example, and a funny one was butt clenches worked good. I would inhale and clench one side, exhale and clench the other side not hard just medium.... many things that would be considered extremely boring. Except the Google talks where great so I did those a lot a night easier to concentrate because I love them. The boring stuff takes more power to stay focused. I would do 30 -60 minute meditations rounds. All while giving attention to my breath. That is very important. I probably meditated from one to two hours a day. But later even four hours because it was so helpful to stop my mind from wandering.( After a while I became aware that I was not really paying attention to what ever I was doing. Constantly daydreaming....not good at all.) But I actually payed some attention to my breath the entire day to get faster results. Compassionate thoughts, I just thought occasionally through the day. I will start those type meditations now. Well after about six months when I had a panic attack waking up in the middle of the night, heart pounding, out of breath, (I was withdrawing from Xanax) I sat down focused on my breath and did synchronized butt clenches and breaths...the symptoms stopped in one to two minutes. I was a little shocked when I first heard make friends with panic but... I understand it as keep focus on steady breath and notice the symptoms but keep focus on the breath. Don't wish them to stop just give attention to breath and maybe something else, for me some slight movement that you could do anywhere helps too if needed. Seems impossible at first but after following your breath through weeks it gets easy knowing how beneficial it is. You keep centered. I dealt with a lot of suffering calmly by meditating...focusing on the breath, and allowing the symptoms to come and go. I also did memorization of quotes ("Daily "Calm" by hallmark ,beautiful pics so you can practice visualization and silent recitation, just two a day for 30 minutes or more) forgot to say that, reading helpful inspiring books like the linden method by Charles linden, rinpoches book is next, Buddhas brain, just to name a few, yoga,,,all while paying attention to the breath! Watch videos as much as you can from Rinpoche, Matthew Ricard (not spelled right). Matteiu?, Meditation and the Science of Human Flourishing Workshop - Part 1This one great. watch things by dr Richard j Davidson, Daniel Siegel...all experts. Do it with your eyes closed, focus on your breath make it a meditation. I even focus on my breath when cooking. I've really built up my concentration. I have more to go but I've come a long way because of meditation! Thank you to all those who are spreading this amazing knowledge. I have and will do the same.

[@strizzyl]

good move my man happy for you

[@GoHitKeyEnt]

Mr. S hello how are u ? Im dealing with trying to get off xanax now, how long were u on it? And are there other methods u used?

[@curlyflow3720]

I'd love to hear your adventuress's been since then 💙

[@drsr4560]

Mr. S Thank you for sharing your inspiring experience and the tools, techniques, & sources that paved your way!

[@jmad5318]

Wow ,,, these days I trying to stop weed,... so Im gonna follow you

[@Ansh-vajra]

May all beings be happy

[@joshclaypoole5355]

The mans happiness is infectious it's amazing

[@lana___]

I hated the idea of meditation I thought it was hard work and you need to laser focus on not thinking! But knowing him made meditation finally so much fun to me

[@MrTiyryvw]

He is so simple,loveable,youthful and joyful... thanks for this video

[@juive4192]

lucky are those who found mingyur rinpoche’s videos at the early stage of their anxiety attacks. How i wish this man’s video appeared in my timeline during those nights that i am sleepless fighting my panic. Thank you mingyur rinpoche ❤️

[@Nawongyonten-yp4fz]

❤😊

[@NehaSingh-ty2vk]

At first I thought my internet is buffering because of the way he just stops . Great guy ❤️😂

[@Dani-jg6en]

I could listen to you forever, so calming and pure

[@81179venky]

He's so cute...and his meditation talks are very peaceful..

[@themindfuldj320]

The monk with bags of character and coming from a place of struggling with panic disorder. People with mental health backgrounds can make the best meditators because they are committed to transcending their suffering, which then becomes their gift to others. 🙏🏻❤️

[@usefulhack]

Thank you for such great knowledge :)

[@hritekadhikari2689]

He is a very wise man.

[@donna2975]

Thank you so much I am laughing and learning. May you have happiness and long life rinpoche

[@KlaasVKH]

This guy helped me get rid of panic attacks. Took me 18 months but applying the stuff he talks about did the job. I am forever grateful YMR!

[@tripti6132]

Can you please tell me how do you meditat

[@jenniferheidt1792]

just watching mingyur rinpoche was a lovely experience. So cheerful and just made me feel calmer. Thank you so much for sharing all of this.

[@secretsecret6171]

I'm not a Buddhist, but I like their advice. They look Friendly.

[@fayskelley]

Thank you ! ❤️💚💜🧡💛💙💚💜❤️ 🦋 Bless you Earth Angel 🦋

[@matthewking8944]

love his teachings such wisdom.

[@EsperanzaGalera]

SUCH a lovely man. Love listening to him.

[@PippaPPod]

I’m not quite sure what Rinpoche means, “Make friends with your panic/use your panic as support for your meditation.” I understand when he says panic is your boss or your enemy-makes perfect sense to me. I’m just stuck at how you make it your friend and support. If someone can explain to me, I’d appreciate it very much. Thank you! Namaste. 🙏🏼

[@Marsx4]

What an absolutely precious, kind, grounded, healing soul. I am grateful for these videos which have been an excellent source of education and help.

[@poornimarai6130]

I can’t thank you enough for educating me on meditation..I am forever grateful..🙏🏽

[@mysterious_billionaire]

Very good talk sir, but title is misleading I was looking for how to meditate, your answer is for why meditate..but very good talk anyways..

[@Anlonn]

i'll tell you my way of meditation, i learned many tehnics and the most efficient and simple (for me) is anapana tehnic. first i sit in lotus, with a cushion for meditation under my butt, so my spine is straight. i start by "scaning" my body from feet to head. i put my attention on the fingers on my feet and i relax every muscle. i go up the body (scan) till i relax every muscle. (make sure your stomach and sfincter are relax also). and now the set is clear for meditation. i put my attention on the air that is entering my nose, i just follow the air as it comes and goes through the nostril. i dont force the breathing. if after a few breaths my monkey mind goes to follow a thought insted of the breathing, i gently move my attention from thoughts back to breathing. this is my "starting kit" in meditation. :) hope this helps. (english is not my native language, did my best to explain)

[@mysterious_billionaire]

Thank you very much

[@vidyapatel5901]

He is teaching meditation. According to which we should accept with awareness to what ever is going within and without us. Not to panic or fear just accept. Watching with awareness. In time the panic and fear will be dissolved. And the mind put to rest and open to further meditation.

[@donlitos]

Thank you for sharing your observation. My observation is he is the best teacher I have ever encountered of meditation this brief talk distills that wisdom brilliantly. #1) Accept you can not control the mind - monkey mind. It is either a) Yes Sir! Or, b) Go Away!, rather, make friends with the problem. Develop inner happiness in all situations. As the ancients say as a blessing; “May the world see you with a friendly eye, and may you see the world with a friendly eye.” Practice this daily on the cushion. Then, carry your meditation mind with you through the day into your sleep - Knowledge, Awareness, Wisdom in Action, daily. Come back in 30 days and watch these 2 videos again ;) 🙏

[@fayskelley]

@@donlitos Love this ! 💕

[@kartarster]

Amazing and live person! Teaches real meditation with great humor. I love it. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@Alexander._MBB]

This guy has healing aura

[@truseeker1]

I love his little "drama" scene :D hilarious. Can't help but be touched by his goodness

[@MxFrogtoes]

Thank you for this. What a wonderful lesson to learn and such important information. I love the sense of humour with which you delivered this lesson, you have helped me a lot. I'm still very new to meditation and I am glad I came across this lesson so early. I have deep grief and anger in my life and to learn that I can use them as my tools for meditation is very helpful to me.

[@erkan1469]

Thank you for existing. Peace and love Namaste🙏

[@lorraineinman4419]

so uplifting to watch The meditations are excellent. I love your directness and openness. Thank you.

[@SoumyaSarkarRobinhood]

I am a under-graduation physics student, and, I just love Shree Mingyur Rinpoche and his talkings! Can he make a video on how to meditate for increasing self- discipline and concentration and memory! Please, can he make such videos, cause that will be hugely helpful for students like us, who find it difficult to make friends with the monkey mind!

[@SandeepKumar-hk1lv]

Hey do any meditation. All have same meditation. Just cool

[@skynrdpikr]

Thank you SOO much for this my friend. For the 1st time I have a truer understanding of the basic "mechanic's" if you will, of meditation. Something so many of us who grew up in Western Society sorely lack & desperately need to see more of in our culture. Namaste :-)

[@ritadavison86]

This guy just makes me smile so much I love he's funny side too .

[@waynenorman1]

thank you, my panic attacks have gone down alot since ive started meditating

[@빙어-b9r]

당신의 강의는 들에 핀 아름다운 꽃 한송이와 같습니다. 사막에서 얻은 한모금의 물과 같습니다. 감사합니다.

[@sdanet3862]

that's so impressive. i like the way you talk. it's so interesting and drag all my attention to your speech. great job!

[@sourabhnaidu162]

i wish i could meet you. You are great

[@The_Server_ong]

i love this guy too

[@chefupnorth3157]

I’m so happy I found a teach like you. Your truly a beautiful soul. Thank you so much for giving me hope to fine inner happiness and joy.

[@wendysmarts1985]

You have a new follower. I really enjoy your style

[@nick22pink]

i love this guy. i feel happy just listening to him

[@Fasti3ear]

I really like these videos of yours. You talk deeply, yet lightheartedly. You seemed to be very balance and genuinely happy about being alive. Although, what happens when your thoughts create actions directly? How do I not force those thoughts away while preventing at least the negative actions those thoughts create? I do see what you mean about a lot of things. I need to treat my mind as my friend, instead of my enemy. :) I need the purity of my soul to soak into me, correct?

[@sumitmalhotra5773]

NAMASTE.... I would really like to meet you one day in person.. You are the reason I have started meditating . It's been only 3 days . Thank you very much 🙏

[@sandracarmo9912]

This is really wonderful. So "simple" and yet so deep. Thank you!

[@isaiah7266]

Okay thanks again so much for your help with my mediation

[@jasonaxel807]

Thank you for ur wisdom, I am on my path and Ive decided the right thing to do b4 I entered any of my interest was to learn to meditate first, I feel once that comes intution,compassion,love,understanding forgivness,wisdon and all other amazing abilities giving to me/us by source will become easier for me to navigate on this amazing and beautiful journey... we are ONE!!! Much Love and Graditude....... sending you vibrations of peace and joy!!!

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

I would enjoy going through life talking to him as a good peaceful person , maybe have breakfast, lunch or dinner , even a good drink and talk about existing in this life

[@kashivishwanath7603]

I like him and watch his videos. I started practising mediation and can see the difference. Thank you Master.

[@rexx33]

Thank you. You did a wonderful presentation, and I appreciated it very much.

[@pragneshh__3143]

I love you 💖 Thank youu 🙏❤️🤗

[@TechSumitofficial]

Thanks sir, its really motivate me. i am from india, you are awesome

[@loawkoes]

thank you again!

[@jaythejovial]

So genuine and full of joy

[@jagglebones]

ok, thank u

[@RupeshInstrumental]

Namaste guru,,,I'm so proud to become your student. guru your guidelines is really helping me on darkest days of my life. guru your video helps me to make friend with my pain of depression. like other videos your video is also a great lifeline for me now..thank you guru..

[@ashishmaurya2312]

Thanks a lot Guru ji❤

[@charlottelucyelliott]

I suffer with depression thank for helping me x

[@brngsh5549]

Seems difficult. Hope you practice and establish a balanced and happy life. Hang in there.

[@JustinMacri007]

Brngsh can we learn about Astro project?

[@matthewking8944]

check out sadghguru he is good also & on the christan side charles stanley. xoxo god bless namaste.

[@matthewking8944]

also joel osteen & lisa osteen comes caroline leaf is awesome . much love if it helps let me know xoxo namaste

[@vidyapatel5901]

Thank you Sir for all your teachings

[@TheShiv4r]

You are one Great Buddha teacher

[@TheShiv4r]

We all love u

[@satisfyingxx5262]

hey yongey I have just found out what sensation is thank u for this video :) my son meditates every day he loves it. he actually wants to become a Buddhist monk. he is the loveliest person you'll ever meet :) xxx

When I was doing tests in school when I was younger, I would focus on the concept of silence and what silence sounds like (even though the classroom really wasn't). As I did this, I got more calm and focused and was able to concentrate on the questions at hand. The stress disappeared. All you need, is already there folks.

[@petergriffin110]

Your not always going to be able to control outcomes in your life

@Peter Griffin outcomes, no. How you deal with stress is somewhat controllable.

[@uoftcosmik]

simple, brilliant, clear - just like awareness

[@warajan]

HI MingyurRinpoche its realy “heart touching”.

[@nazaharin]

Wow ... brilliant explanation. Simple and yet makes me really understand. But i still do not know how to do it ..

[@RodCornholio]

This resonates with a study about a monk who had been meditating for many years (decades), where they looked at brain imaging. I think the scientist said something like, "This must be the happiest person on Earth." They had NEVER seen activity in brain "happy centers" like they had seen in that monk.

[@peternull9847]

Love this guy!

[@EugeniaCristiano]

Ti adoro ♥️

[@jalajamenon8664]

Thank you Master 🙏

[@elizabethfrench8511]

Thank you. I love the way you explained. 💜🙏💜

[@lawliet2263]

I love purple

[@MonacoRocha]

ThankYou Very much Sir for these great inspiring Videos...

[@madwithhats]

I hope I can apply more meditation and ease my own monkey mind. Because it has been affecting me negatively before all of this. Now, even more so. So I need it.

[@Kristoffceyssens]

i like how you explain everthing so simple. very good. thank you. :)

[@atoozaa]

Thank you 🙏

[@lolstrass]

Thank you very much :)

[@mardii-mar6134]

I really liked your video. I like you making your video -- so full of joy and honesty. Thank you.

[@elysiumnat2958]

Much love teacher x

[@austinlock5050]

Thank you Rinpochen

[@jl644]

I wish all of us people are like Mingyur, then this world wouldn't be that messed up.

[@ImSofaKingGood]

After he talked about the left prefrontal lobe I read a short scientific article that talks about the left prefrontal cortex and other parts of the prefrontal cortex and what they specialize in doing in our brain. thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/i/i_08/i_08_cr/i_08_cr_dep/i_08_cr_dep(dot)html Check it out, when you consider that article along with this video, it's pretty enlightening lol.

[@tanhonghy7208]

Hi. You ' s teaching it with real nature as my mother earth and around nice space. I will you listen your speechs as some time. And i enjoy heard of your sharing about mindfulness. So good you made action on the mind and between the mindfulness. * samady * it is very bénéficy on the body and mind. Thank ! Have nice moment présence. ..

[@rosemarie7936]

Thank you for you amazing video.

[@houssemgara1570]

great video thank you

[@calmmindmeditation7606]

You are awesome, THANKS

[@thilinisewwandi6652]

He is amazing..

[@nehathomas447]

Nice.. soft to ears...

[@sandrostumpo3779]

Forgot to say all these things I did built up my brain, like the hippocampus I believe, the part that helps you learn new info, I also juggled while following breath, stationary bike, because they all built the brain up. A smarter brain will "learn" how to stay calm and snap out of stress faster and faster. So all those things I did and still do are a way of meditating for many hours without actually just sitting down. But the typical sitting down is very important to do. I also did laying meditation. This one is difficult without falling asleep. So Google talks or something similar kept me very awake. Kept my hand on my belly. While I listened. Oh yea eat healthy, probiotics, multivitamin, if necessary, tryptophan. Especially for night to get deep sleep. I only take 500mg through the day and dream every day! No side effects at all! Needs to be taken one hour before you eat or one hour after you eat so it doesn't compete with other amino acids. This will turn into serotonin, with proper nutrition, in your brain. I eat three to four organic bananas a day too they have good nutrition. Pesticides in non organic food I believe kill some good bacteria in our gut so if it's leafy like kale, thin skinned fruit, please try to go organic. But meats, eggs are also full of antibiotics, unless it's organic. That's why I eat wild caught sardines.... and I also nuts for healthy fat (our brain is mostly fat). Veggies support the healthy gut bacteria which affects our absorption of vitamins that in turn convert the food into neurotransmitters. Learning to be aware also makes you aware of your emotions and how you deal with people which definitely affects mood. I notice I hardly ever get mad, or if I do its subtle and fades quick now. By practicing compassion you stay calm first off and then you learn to move on fast too. So staying calm is a multi spoked wheel. Good luck and stay hopeful. You will get better!

[@KynDjt]

Thanks ! You emanate happiness :)

[@JonValkenberg]

What a great lecture.

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very nice very true and very perfect 👌 knowledge I liked. good luck

[@AntonioSantos-pb9yz]

thank you!!

[@kelwesblake]

Thank you for this !!

[@karamkashi7426]

very nice teaching Rinpoche la.

[@jom.a.md.s.h.2206]

Namo Buddhay 🙏🙏🙏

[@JonValkenberg]

What a great lecture!

[@patrickmcdade7353]

🙏and 💘 towards all here. Peace ✌

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He is so adorable 😍

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Thank you☺️

[@Moh-Tor]

Thanks for sharing the information :)

[@ayonadin6812]

Tq master