Posture/Lying down (sayāna)
Meditation / Four Postures / Posture/Lying down
5 excerpts, 17:42 total duration


Abhayagiri Monastic Retreat 2013, Session 5 – Nov. 27, 2013

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1. Quote: “The good thing about death is that it is one of the few things you can do just as easily lying down.” — Woody Allen. Quoted by Ajahn Pasanno. [Death] [Posture/Lying down] [Humor]


2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 2 – Nov. 23, 2014

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12. “Its been years since I needed to do so much laying down meditation. My back is not cooperating this retreat. Can you refresh my memory on tricks to not fall asleep? Eyes open feels as if I struggle to maintain it.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Posture/Lying down] [Sloth and torpor]


2015 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 1 – Nov. 21, 2015

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10. “For those of us who need to routinely rest more due to aging, illness, or disability, could you share some suggestions and advice for how to optimize ths time as mediation in a lying down posture?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ageing] [Sickness] [Posture/Lying down ] // [Determination] [Body scanning] [Clear comprehension] [Mindfulness of breathing] [Pain] [Buddha images] [Tranquility] [Perception]

Recollection: Ajahn Pasanno develops lying down meditation after breaking his pelvis. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Posture/Lying down ]


Living in a Changing Society – Aug. 23, 2020

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11. Comment: I meditate much better kneeling than lying in bed. [Posture/Sitting] [Posture/Lying down]

Response by Ajahn Ñāṇiko. [Ajahn Viradhammo]


Madison Insight Retreat 2023, Session 2 – Oct. 14, 2023

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15. “Any suggestions for managing dizziness or nausea from the energy on retreat? I’m feeling a little overwhelmed today.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation retreats] [Health] // [Posture/Lying down] [Posture/Walking] [Goodwill] [Mindfulness of body]