Chapter
Debunking Meditation Myths
00:00 - 03:12 (03:12)
Young-hee Mignot Rinpoche debunks the myth that meditation means thinking of nothing and offers practical tips to make meditation easier for beginners.
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In this TED Talk, spiritual leader Young-hee Mignot Rinpoche explains that the essence of meditation is awareness and breaks down the common misconceptions surrounding meditation to make it easier for beginners to start practicing.
00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
Summary
In this TED Talk, spiritual leader Young-hee Mignot Rinpoche explains that the essence of meditation is awareness and breaks down the common misconceptions surrounding meditation to make it easier for beginners to start practicing.
ChapterDebunking Meditation Myths
EpisodeHow to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Meditation is commonly misunderstood as the act of stopping thoughts and of seeking peace and relaxation.
00:59 - 02:18 (01:18)
Summary
Meditation is commonly misunderstood as the act of stopping thoughts and of seeking peace and relaxation. In reality, meditation involves becoming aware of our thoughts and experiences without judgment and allowing them to come and go like passing clouds.
ChapterDebunking Meditation Myths
EpisodeHow to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The speaker shares their experience with panic attacks and how their father taught them meditation, emphasizing the importance of awareness and acceptance rather than trying to fight the panic.
02:18 - 03:12 (00:54)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with panic attacks and how their father taught them meditation, emphasizing the importance of awareness and acceptance rather than trying to fight the panic.