Mindfulness Skills - Video 18 - Flashcard Set
What is the meaning of ‘gum gum’ in Tibetan meditation?
Getting familiar with your mind
What is the purpose of meditation?
To train and guide your mind
Why is it important to guide and train your mind?
Because our mind can be like a monkey, leading us in our actions and thoughts
What is the nature of our mind, according to the video?
Active and often like a monkey
What is the danger of not guiding our mind?
The monkey mind can lead us to negative emotions and thoughts
What is the author’s advice for dealing with the monkey mind?
Give it a job through meditation
What is the difference between blocking thoughts and emotions and concentration meditation?
Blocking thoughts and emotions is not the same as concentration meditation
What is the key to making friends with the monkey mind?
Finding a common ground and giving it a job through meditation
How can one become free from negative emotions and thoughts?
By training and guiding the mind through meditation
What are some benefits of a more peaceful and pliable mind?
Developing clarity, love, and compassion
What is the author’s advice for starting to train the mind?
Begin with focusing on the breath
What is the danger of giving the monkey mind a full-time job?
It can create more problems and lead to negative emotions and thoughts
