Be Natural

In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche addresses one of the most common misunderstandings about meditation—that you should create a special state of mind when meditating. He points out that the most important point is to remain natural when meditating.
 
You can discuss this teaching in the Monthly Teachings Forum under the topic Be Natural.
 

 
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Reflection Question

• Have you experimented with being natural and effortless when you meditate? What did you experience? How does this approach differ from other meditation techniques you have encountered?

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