Transforming Anxiety into Awareness - Live Teaching with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Most of us are familiar with the pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness or other physical sensations that accompany anxiety. In meditation, we learn to use the various pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral sensations in our bodies as supports for awareness. During this live-streamed teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche will show us how to discover the joy and awareness that are never affected by life’s ups and downs.
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[@jpscali1386]

The emotion is still there but the awareness becomes bigger than the emotion 🙏

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

I love listening to him.

[@houseplans9458]

This is gold because i always dealt with anxiety and that too from 15 years but nothing helped me as teacher Rinpoche's methods and meditation, im doing it from one month but im a changed man already, i had felt very light after 15 mins of meditation every time, my day will be smooth even if i will feel heaviness at the center of my heart due to anxiety attack the thing is you have to repeat meditation twice or thrice if you are feeling anxious and it does wonders Please trust me those who suffer from anxiety try it .

[@nikamaharjan5607]

Thank you so much for ur guidance

[@houseplans9458]

@@nikamaharjan5607 your welcome 👍🏼

[@shyestshawty]

Good to know thank you 🙏

[@abbygeni5364]

Hey thanks man for the honest comment. I'm suffering from anxiety now more than 2 years. Last 1 year is the worst. I couldn't even go out from home for few months. Mainly health anxiety. To be honest, i tried several times, and only his meditation techniques make me feel calm and next day feel more wonderful. But i always forget to do it in a daily basis. I was confused also that does it work. But feeling more confident now after reading your story. For last few months i can go out a bit, but still afraid to go far, I don't even go far, always scared, because I'm alone. And using medication became habit. But last 2 months i could reduce medicines specially Xanax by doing meditation irregular basis. I'll definitely now commit everyday. Thanks again man for giving me the confidence by your detailed comment ❤️

[@OurMagicalNature]

@@abbygeni5364 I think it's a real achievement that you've managed to reduce your medicines by practicing meditation on a regular basis. Keep going!

[@anthonybr22]

“When you see the river, you are out of the river” ♥️ “Poison transforms into medicine” “Suffering becomes cause of happiness”

[@soozemecheek]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💫 When the student is ready the teacher will appear. ✋🏻

[@vvp8590]

Wow. Just love what you said. I found his videos when I was ready. Few years ago I would have dismissed his teachings as superstitious.

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

He gives a lot to think about.

[@meifang0218]

some notes from the video： (2:03～5:46) purpose/end result of meditation--> freedom of mind(mind become pliable and workable) (8:15~17:47) meditation on sensation( meditation on breath, sounds, mental recitation has been introduced in previously sessions) (17:47~22:32) horizontal freedom & vertical freedom (22:33~27:08) 4 steps: 1. watch sensation 2. try something else: watch breath, listen to sounds, or if you were watching sensation from heart then switch to watching sensation from feet; make another emotion(e.g. anger) then watch the sensation of it; etc.-->change meditation technique 3. step back: natural suffering vs. self-created suffering don't look at the sensation of panic, but go behind to see the belief, the feeling of dislike, aversion, fear those derived by ourselves from the panic 4. take a break (27:08~27:55) "Poison transformed into Medicine" & "Suffering becomes cause of happiness": when anxiety becomes a support of meditation.

[@shyestshawty]

Thank you 🙏

[@Vestu]

Thank you!

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

It seems you also regularly view his videos.

[@latikayonzon7870]

Blessed😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐

[@monicaportugal6796]

Thank you Master Riponche for charing the peace here by KZbin, in order to reach all hearts that are ready for “Suffering turning to happiness.” Shine and love for you!!!✨🙏✨🧡🌸

[@jsram85]

One of the best teachers he is and the method to deal with the anxiety attacks is of great value to the world!!! Thank you so much Master Rinpoche

[@buddhaexhumed9922]

I agree, he is one of the best teachers.

[@wendynadler2303]

Valuable beyond belief to me. If I see the river, I am not in the river, so welcome anxiety. Finally after 100 or more repetitions, I got it. Thank you Rinpoche. You are my #1 teacher .

[@deepa6947]

I really impressed by your comment but I have some doubts can you explain me??

[@JaySoul711]

@@deepa6947 i think he just means if you are aware of the anxiety then you are aware of being out of the river (anxiety) , so you are just fine with watching the river (anxiety) flow by. Combine that awareness with breathing and you’ll be well on your way. Do not try to stop the river (anxiety) but instead welcome it and be aware of it. Welcome it 😊

[@dianadang9459]

Thank you for your wisdom teaching Meditation. I been listening to you every night before bed time. It is my own mind Meditation. It's such a peaceful and healing our own body and mind.

[@sheetal74]

You've simplified concepts, that otherwise would be confusing. I feel really connected to you. Hope to meet you some day. Namaste.

[@namgyalsherpa6742]

Tashidelek and thukje che, Rinpoche lah 🙏

[@tigerjack785]

Thank a lot you’re my favorite teacher ; I’m Italian and I’m 70th: before I dead I would like to meet you . Who knows maybe one day. Love and peace to you

[@Marsx4]

Rinpoche, Thank you for sharing these teachings. I hope your words are as comforting to others as they are for me. I am grateful for you. Your Buddha Nature shines!

[@bjoenk]

Alhamdulillah....im deeply grateful to have your teaching. Enlightful. Thank you

[@Doyalwcheese]

the essence of meditation is opening space for your self which is a physical exercise of conscoiusness

[@sumit18281]

Hi, with breathing meditation and then open awareness meditation..initially my awareness within body was looking like a wave like, like energy upsurging...with time it has subsided...and it's like clear like mirror..also I feel connected all out..I feel a sort of joy always within...I hope am able to sustain this awareness always...thank you Rinpoche..

[@chaayapaulleear2865]

Your meditation teaching methods are so simple and helpful. Thank you 🌹. I could never meditate before, but now at 50 I can. Thanks to you. Sarwa Mangalam.. Namaste from Mauritius 🇲🇺

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Chaaya, Vipaasna meditation practiced all over the world will give you peace of mind and release stress. . Watch"Vipaasna meditation practice English videos"on Google search engine. It is very simple-- 10 to 20 minutes focusing on the incoming and outgoing breath into the nostrils. This practice will slowly get rid of negative thoughts in the mind. Good to do this meditation early morning and night. You can sit on a chair or on the ground but do not stop the practice. Watch Vipaasna meditation videos.

[@markemerson8399]

I once was anxious. Now I have awareness or knowledge of my anxiety. Applying the antidote has turned it from a negative to a positive mental state.

[@tenzinphurbu1826]

God bless you teach us such a precious breathing meditation and Working with emotion sensation.i try this a lots and even failed me a Iots.lastly I know the real meaning and benefits of what is meditation?all people around the world like me needs you who was suffering and depression from The wild mind .keep going Rinpoché .love you and bless you .

[@thoyangsfamilyvlogs5972]

Thank you 🙏

[@rtr5460]

5:34 --- don't fight with the panic it will become more worse , just sit and see your breath going in and going out

[@goodvibesonly1273]

Dear Master ,YOU ARE very sweet and you guide us through the anxiety, depression and stress 😩 😪 with so lightness . You sound very motivating ...........Thank you ,hope to do as you convey Namaste 🙏

[@maryhowe-watson3488]

Thank you for sharing your own experience. It helps to know that you have been through it yourself. I started getting panic attacks while in a Vipassana meditation course (after having practiced for two years before)..I did not know how to deal with it at that time and could not seem to find the right guidance at the time. I became afraid of meditating. I was even afraid of concentration since it seemed to me that when I became concentrated even on breath then the panic started. I was always happy when my mind became distracted. Before this I had even considered renouncing and going to live in a monastery. But then I couldn’t even meditate any more. The spiritual path was and is still my main focus in life. I had to find new ways to practice. To calm myself. Maybe the doing something else really helped. Even if it was for two years of doing something else :). I still try focus on compassion, on loving kindness and do all I can to lead a good life. Today was one of the first times I practiced awareness of sensations again. It was nice with some guidance. I felt more ready to deal with whatever arises. With awareness, calmness and allowing it to teach me instead of be afraid and turn it into much more than it started out. But I also really like that you can just do something else if it is too much

[@ishankotwal4999]

Don't worry that was a sankhara of fear you escaped that's why it haunts you face it with equanimity don't worry about result ❤️mangal ho

[@Mind_Is_Like_Space]

Some mental attacks cause us excruciating pain, they can be really painful. Meditation is a proven metod for us to learn how to face these enemies and eventually transform these enemies/obstacles into opportunities. Of course it's also important to do analytical meditations in order to understand the nature and the causes of these mental attacks. Having said that, I suggest that people who suffer from hard mental stress should go also to therapy. At the beginnign it's really importnant not to be alone in this fight. Thank you Master for your precious teachings, in this time and age anxiety and depression are real problems in our society and we really need someone who has suffered from these mental deseases and learned how to get out of their grasp. Thank you again 🙏✨

[@nuryoakley4272]

Rinpoche , thank you so much for sharing your teaching, I am so grateful for it, it gives me a lot of hopes to transform myself...

[@sarahlouise8904]

Thank you 🙏💖 you help me sleep 😭💖 after hearing your talkings i can close my eyes in peace.

[@nikamaharjan5607]

Same here 🥺❤️

[@paty63830]

I thank you so much Rinpoche, youe in Nepal, I`m in Europe, Austria, but you give all over the world so helpful teachings. I listen you every day and try my best to follow you. Who knows, perhaps we will meet in this live too. It would be a top for my karma, and may for others after too.

[@ishankotwal4999]

This is Vipassana ❤️

[@lauraferry844]

Thank you Rinpoche. Your teachings bring great joy to my heart. 💓

[@endotcenga5685]

Be myself and happy. Not panic and peaceful. Thanks for teaching meditation.

[@awesomestuffies]

Thank You

[@christianh.6797]

Thank you very much for this i wish i could give you money or free all tibetians... Your help gibst me The feeling the world can be good, even I think this ist most important thing for people and children growing... You are a ver good Person. Thank you very much

[@ErBaboolPatole]

Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! I can't express my satisfaction feeling about what i realized.

[@namdeonawale527]

One of the best teacher in world. In practical way come out of worry teaching.

[@neeranangia9609]

Thankyou teacher

[@annakelo2532]

Thank you! This was just right time to find these teachings!🙏

[@andreasrylander]

Love you Rinpoche. Thank you. Love always! ❤

[@ommanipadmehum3143]

For the liberation of all sentient beings

[@RabindraSinghBaniya]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏

[@alisaglavic1309]

Grazie. Hvala. Thank You. Let all human and animal beings bee well!

[@buscandoelmanantial5156]

hello from Colombia, thanks for these sessions. Keep them coming!

[@fabiennebaert7957]

Thank you Rinpoche for your good teachings and advices. Please could you explain the third step again, the step back ?

[@UjayaShakya]

thank you for your blessings

[@RomanianButterfly18]

Wow that was soooo relieving 🙏🏼😭 thank you mingyur rinpoche You are my main teacher if it comes to meditation besides anxiety of course ❤️😂✨✨✨

[@elihayon9088]

woderfull, thank you for teachings...

[@joyous7303]

Thank you Rinpoche for the great teachings. This is a very good opportunity to learn meditation for all people around the world. Hope this teaching can be continuously conducted 🙏 And we are all praying for all people who are sick, sad, anxious because of corona viruses. This too shall pass.

[@ginafox27]

These videos are really helpful. Thank you.

[@chandnisingh8707]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@haibaalexander6979]

This video healed me from depressions

[@clionam9171]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@mauricenilles3871]

Thank you Rinpoche!

[@dkb6473]

Thank you Rinpoche and Tergar 🙏....Please also keep Q&A session in the next video

[@sanketmalpani1681]

Rinpoche is definitely the expert in the working of minds. Such detailed, honest and clear explanations are really rare. Grateful 🙏

[@castellaniterapiaholistica2946]

Greetings from Brazil! Really good! Thanks a lot! So happy to learn all those techniques! 🙏😘

[@MonCherry13]

Thank you- very helpful 🙏🏼

[@laurieanne9179]

Thank you so much for these meditations, they are wonderful! 🙏

[@pataroose]

I've seen a lot of video talks by Mingyur Rinpoche so the Q&A really helped me see some new teachings, please continue those!

[@chaayapaulleear2865]

I have started watching your videos some weeks while looking for guided meditation practices. I am so happy to watch and practice all that you teach and the sharing of your experiences. Now I follow your videos everyday.

[@neilcollinsartist]

Thank you. This one is very helpful.

[@dechenwangmu8465]

Thuchi Rinpoche la for your kind guidance. Looking forward to your next teaching. Trying to develop habit of meditation.

[@RinpochesRose]

What a great teacher ❤️

[@rashmimehta4529]

🙏🙏🙏with heart felt gratitude. ❤

[@theonewhocooks]

Please keep teaching as the world needs you. Thank you.

[@daliafano8681]

🙏 thank you for your clear simplicity and kindness

[@butterfly390]

Tashi delek Rinpoche la 🙏🙏🙏

[@nehasinha9433]

My heartful gratitude to him, no words can praise him enough🙏🙏🙏

[@ioxka]

Thank you so much Rinpoche and Tergar!

[@patriciapayage9628]

Thank you master

[@MrEdonja]

Thank you very much.

[@anjaliagrawal4095]

@Tregar Meditation Community, thank you for sharing this much needed lesson directly from Mingyur Rinpocheji. Mingyur Rinpocheji is the best teacher to learn meditation from.

[@wiwihoyos]

This has helped me so much! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Marianlvesyou]

very helpful, thank you

[@jalajamenon8664]

Thank you so much Master🙏

[@charlesworthington5466]

thank you for the teaching

[@jenlewis6835]

The message is well absorbed as you slowly make your points. Thank you!

[@pauleaston1548]

Good! That was helpful I think.

[@charlierana4420]

Thank you Rinpoche la 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷

[@jaykay5486]

Thank you

[@endotcenga5685]

Thank for your teaching.

[@bidurbhatta2815]

hajur antarastriya yog sikchhak hunuhunchha kripaya nepali ma pani pravachan dinu hola sir ma hajurko fan hu

[@andyjenkins220167]

Thankyou so much.

[@sallielim5377]

Thks Rimpoche.🙏🙏🙏

[@ojaswisrivastava5691]

Thank you so much Mingyur Rinpoche for your kind teachings.

[@rorolacroix563]

I love you Rinpoche; thank you so much for your deep and helping teachings.

[@nathaliekawamura2777]

thank you so much of your great help and transmission of your wiseness, it's a great discover of awareness for me, your message is so clear , I will be there for your next speeches

[@patbriggsmbr]

Thank you, peace and love for all around the world. Peace 🙏🏻

[@nilamalina]

thank you so much, My mind became total still, even tough there were sensations like pain, unpleasant and so. thank you

[@edwcnj1]

阿彌陀佛 阿彌陀佛 阿彌陀佛

[@healingnature5831]

Hello from Iceland :)

[@krishnadhamala7760]

Thank you guru for guided meditation

[@tarand100]

Thank you soo much Rinpuche

[@4starlightr]

Thank you so much! This teaching and the Q&A section really help me a lot - particularly the answer to the first question about how to work with loved ones who are suffering. I look forward to the next one!

[@adamlorden5666]

I Love you.

[@hamdonafie8870]

Hello there Rinpoche; wat a great teaching

[@iisrini6627]

So humble🥰

[@bengurung7303]

thank you from Ireland-Nepal

[@rorolacroix563]

Thank very much Rinpoche; we will apply your great teachings.

[@dogjunk4569]

感谢翻译官！！！

[@dogjunk4569]

真的谢谢了 一直想学的课程因为英语不太好学不了 谢谢

[@PBSSouvannaphone]

ສາທຸ ຣິນໂປເຊ 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sharmisthabasak200]

Thank you Sir.. You made such a great positive impact in my life.