THE 10 HOUR MEDITATION - a beginner's experience

The last year of my life has been a journey into the mystery of meditation. Now, I begin my first ever Zazenkai - a 12-hour day of zazen meditation. This was one of the most memorable days of my life, and I really hope you enjoy the episode.
I'll see you for part two.

[@mithujannati2439]

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[@State-Of-Mind]

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[@State-Of-Mind]

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[@brian_hermelijn]

I do remembre when I was around 19-20 years old I started meditating after watching a video from acharya shree yogeesh on KZbin. But at some point as I continued with it, I got scared of it. Because you could easily lose yourself in it, to the point you feel disconnected from everyone. Now I turned 29 today, you are sparking back the light to do it more often. Because in the end, its part of why we are here too. To be, to experience, and to discover. I do follow Taosim, and that's also what they taught us too.

[@State-Of-Mind]

wow! that's really interesting, i'm glad you might be getting back into it

[@mina8213]

Your channel is literally amazing. I started following you because of the first meditation series and ever since then I look forward to a new video coming out and it always makes me so happy to see a new one. Every single video is a masterpiece and you are a truly inspiring person. I love your content so much and I hope you keep producing content and enjoy it yourself as well. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@State-Of-Mind]

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[@mina8213]

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[@kartikeygupta9993]

Bro this vid is really amazing. Im waiting for pt2. Plz bring it soon. Wish u all the best on your journey.

[@State-Of-Mind]

thanks man! dropping soon

[@greencape9146]

I have done the same , meditatied 8 hours for days but at a high mountain 🏔️ simply staring at the sky which brought calmness and clarity into my mind

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11 hrs sitting straight and doing nothing just staring the wall. It takes so much of pigheaded discipline!. And I very proud of you. 🙌🙌

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[@State-Of-Mind]

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Your channel has really made me think differently about how I learn and practice…Thank you!

[@shitoaierutqjndfv]

WWWOOOWWWW!! I cant wait for the second part! Iv experienced everything you have talked about and I actually stoped meditating when I started to experience the derealization and the existential completeness. I just did not have anyone to talk or any one to go to for guidance/answers and things seemed like they were progressing into something unhealthy. Maybe you will be able to provide answers to my questions after all this time.

[@State-Of-Mind]

yeaa it's gunna be a really good one! intense or long meditations can be disorienting and it definitely was for me too, but since then i've learned a lot and im excited to share it here

[@Colors_Unknown]

Beautiful video. So much to learn from 10 hours of meditation. Keep these videos coming 🤯 I'm really curious about the interviews with the monks and how your meditation journey will continue. You inspired me to meditate for 10 minutes today haha

[@State-Of-Mind]

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[@Anandi008]

THIS WAS JUST AMAZING ! like, I started meditating around 3months ago, and I can never sit for more that 1.5hrs, and you said you meditate for 10-12 whole hours !! that just blew my mind....like, how !?!.....and this method in which you meditated is there in the VBT, but I have just read it once, and still not very clear about which ones will I do, bcoz there are around 112 techniques of meditation and its confusing at times, anyways you're incredible !! all the best !

[@State-Of-Mind]

ayy thanks sm, zazen is definitely my favorite style having tried it so much but it's also very beginner friendly (i think) since meditating with open eyes makes post meditation not too different from meditation at times. there's also a lot of Soto Zen temples in big cities so i'd see if there's one near where you live:)

[@parthagarwal869]

Great Charlie. I also recently started meditation. My experience is not as strong as yours but meditation is changing me in ways I have never dreamed of. And, thanks for sharing your experience with all of us.

[@ramen4302]

Absolutely phenomenal work. I wish you luck on your pursuit of knowledge.

[@State-Of-Mind]

thanks so much 💪

[@Simonjose7258]

I'm surprised they didn't offer you a chair or show you how to sit on the zabutan like a bicycle with your knees on the mat. "Suffering" through the Lotus position is not the point. Yogis who use this method are EXTREMELY flexible and do not suffer discomfort when sitting. I couldn't have sat through my Zazenkais in full, half or any lotus. Close to impossible and partially defeats the purpose. The Buddha taught the Middle Way where extreme asceticism was deemed unessesary and counter productive. I highly recommend trying Zazen in a chair or on a zabutan but without your legs crossed. Westerners usually can't comfortably sit cross legged for long periods unlike many peoples in the East and around the globe. The point is to sit with "yourself" concentrating on your hara, allowing thoughts to arise, acknowledge them, letting them go... and returning to your breath. Practicing impermanence, letting go and being present in the moment. It's the only time we get to sit with ourselves and be quiet and listen to what comes up and instead of latching on and feeding these thoughts we let it go and return to our center. Clearing the stage and wiping the slate clean... I like your work. 🙏🏼 Great Film 🎥 making 👌 If you're ever in NYC Brooklyn I highly recommend the Fire Lotus Zendo/Zen Centre of New York City and their monastery in upstate NY at Mt Tremper, the Mountains and Rivers Order or the Zen Mountain Monastery, As well as Hermitage Heart in NC with Bonnie Treace Myotai Sensai ❤ (Remember, this is NOT Christianity where you have to suffer for your sins to be redeemed and experience some kind of enlightenment. The Buddha sitting in full lotus in statuary representations is merely a device to convey an idea to the illiterate masses, it's not instructional. Beings portrayed this way in Indian art are meant to be seen as wise sages trained in yoga 🧘‍♀️ who are enlightened. It's just a visual representation of the foundation of their practice which is their meditation that they inherited from the Yogis.)

[@anildhage]

Im pretty sure that you will have organic audiences to your channel. Great content. Dude I can put you on and go to sleep. Nice background music, your voice is soothing, and your hair style which is hard to miss out on. 🕊

[@jeremyclark9697]

Looking forward to part 2

[@State-Of-Mind]

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[@shivamparashar1313]

My dude you should try Vipassana, 10 days of silence and 10hours of meditation everyday. Clean food and no stimulus around. (It is rooted in Buddhism and there are centres all around the world)

[@State-Of-Mind]

ayy I'm doing one in June in Colombia! Last week I also did a Sesshin which is seven days and rooted in Soto Zen - it was amazing. Long meditations really are so unique.

[@shivamparashar1313]

@@State-Of-Mind Exactly!! All the best for June!

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[@State-Of-Mind]

aye thank you!

[@mimojimi]

Oh man, subbed. Waiting for part two.

[@State-Of-Mind]

it's out!

[@ikramulhaque84]

When will you release part two, homie? That's one hell of a cliffhanger 😂.

[@State-Of-Mind]

i'm going on a meditation retreat today so as soon as i get back next week 🙏

[@AlchemyNova]

Really loving it 💗

[@State-Of-Mind]

thanks sm

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Bro this is awesome

[@Firmestblock]

Dude amazing and quality editing and content..keep it up!!

[@State-Of-Mind]

ayy thanks man

[@DrArjun-wc4bn]

Great work Brother. Welcome to India. World of Vipasana and Upaasana awaits you.

[@State-Of-Mind]

ill be doing my first vipassana in June💪💪

[@DrArjun-wc4bn]

Do let me know if you have time around when you are here. Feel free to connect.

[@zaidali2534]

Can someone explain me whats a cliff hanger? Sate of mind: yes

[@State-Of-Mind]

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[@BP-mq5fx]

Hello my friend. Can you recommend Materials to learn about Mediation. I find it hard to gain knowledge about the topic and therefore I haven’t started.

[@State-Of-Mind]

Buddha In The Palm Of Your Hand - my first book on Meditation and a phenomenal read for getting started

[@Lilmermaidbcith]

Have you heard of vipassana meditation. In India, we have these “vipassana dhammas” where you can go and take part in the meditation course for 10 days. The meditation is the only thing you do throughout the day and you are not allowed to speak throughout the course of the 10 days. P.S: Just discovered your channel and finding your content really freaking interesting.

[@State-Of-Mind]

ayy yup i'll be doing one in June and maybe making an episode about it - im hyped

[@Lilmermaidbcith]

@@State-Of-Mind that’s so cooooolllll. I look forward to it.

[@ionsmasker8397]

You did well to seek advice from monks, meditation is no fun and it's worth having a qualified teacher to guide you, especially if you take it so seriously. Good luck on the Path!

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bettt put me on man !!!

[@mulepati]

Ah man, what a cliff hanger.

[@State-Of-Mind]

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epic

[@336suryasunkaramech5]

Be cautious when doing such long meditation sessions....there's a chance you might experience Meditation induced psychosis...

[@zaidali2534]

What's that

[@silverlake973]

Well said. It's unnatural to force oneself to sit like this for so long.

[@sidr8379]

Hey bro which is the best meditation for anxiety problem. Shamatha or vipassana…???? Plzzzz answer 🙏🏻

[@State-Of-Mind]

zazen! simple sitting

[@sidr8379]

⁠@@State-Of-Mind difference between Shamatha vs Zazen meditation…?

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I was looking through your videos after you mentioned ultramarathon running, what type of distance do you have experience with just curious?

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Productivity died

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Who said that productivity increase on an immense level

[@lifelessons-jr5xo]

How did you mange to not blink for 10hours ? scientifically your eyes will be dry

[@karmen950]

Very inspirational 👍🏻gonna try longer period of meditation myself