mewtwo Posted September 21, 2013 how do you deal when there is nothing to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seeker of Wisdom Posted September 21, 2013 If there's really nothing to do, some extra cultivation... though I couldn't handle a full-on monk's lifestyle just yet. Â Any shamatha method is good. Compassion stuff, like tonglen. Mantra. Vipashyana - probe into the nature of boredom, and who is bored. Pranayama. Horse stance. Â I'm sure all of us have experienced contented peace and well-being from just sitting in meditation. Boredom is basically a withdrawal symptom from stimulation, and contentment is the nature of a truly healthy mind. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PimonratC Posted September 21, 2013 Just observe our body and mind closely. Boredom was just some feeling only arises when there is a cause. Actually, it will eventually fade and disappear without doing anything because cause is always gone too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
