Key Points of Meditation: Being vs Doing

In this third part in the series on key points of meditation, Mingyur Rinpoche talks about the importance of simply being when we meditate rather than following our natural habit of trying to achieve something or reach some particular goal. He also offers us the great reminder that letting go is not the same as giving up.

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Reflection Questions

• When you let go of your expectations in your meditation practice and simply rest naturally, how does this change your experience?

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