Psm2

Question 1

Expectations

Answer 1

None

Question 2

Expectations

Answer 2

Avoid seeking a particular experience
Approach with innocence and nonjudgment

Each mediation is unique and best suited for you at that moment

Question 3

Ask yourself

Answer 3

Am I happier and more relaxed
Are my desires fulfilled more easily
Is my intuition stronger

Bench in backyard

Question 4

Summary 1

Answer 4

Think mantra gently and effortlessly

When aware you’ve drifted gently come back to mantra

Question 5

Summary 2

Answer 5

Don’t judge our meditations

Meditate twice daily any Med better than none

Question 6

PSM

Answer 6

No particular meaning

Let go of attachment to meaning

Facilitates going beyond the mind

Question 7

Prep

Answer 7

Can be practiced anywhere

Comfortable seated position with eyes closed

Avoid lying down

Question 8

When

Answer 8

Avoid eating and heavy exercise prior

Avoid too close to bedtime

Best not to use mantra every time you feel anxious

Question 9

How

Answer 9

With eyes closed gently introduce silent rep of mantra

Repeat easily and effortlessly as if you’re listening to it

Doesn’t require a clear pronunciation

Question 10

How 2

Answer 10

Don’t try to force or concentrate
Trying involves thinking

When you have drifted to thoughts sounds sensations in body gently return to mantra

Med opposite of no pain no gain

Question 11

The breath during Med

Answer 11

Don’t try to sync mantra with breath

Question 12

Ending

Answer 12

Letting go of mantra

Remaining w eyes closed for a few min