I have definitely had moments during periods of intense and frequent meditation when I could tell people noticed the stillness in my presence. When you're radiating deafening silence, sooner or later someone will wonder what's going on. It's true what he says - they want to talk to you more. They confide in you and open up to you. Such an amazing phenomenon. And as always, Shinzen does an outstanding job of instructing with pristine clarity. God bless you.

Shinzen young struggling to pat his head and rub his belly is very encouraging ❤️ ☺️

Brilliant. Best meditation teacher on the planet.

@susieq984

2 жыл бұрын

He saved my life

@dennismason3740

2 жыл бұрын

@@susieq984 - mine as well, he had a weekly broadcast from the files of KPFK. I needed (still do) hardcore meditation to abort downward spirals very close to death.

These are the wisest words ever spoken. On SO many levels. Shinzen is unreal. Thank you for literally changing my life.

@jiaogulan

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could be in his presence one day

Such a great clear teacher !

I used to sit and get myself into a beautiful space then I would go out among people. If someone would talk to me I would look but my space wouldn't change; i would just look and listen but My face and head did not perform the usual social cues. I would not nod, bob my head, etc. This would Zen people out. Sometimes people would ask "What do you do?" I would reply "I am a drunkard" or "I loaf" Then they would get really perplexed. )

I could imagine the whole world shifting if people began relating like this. Great definition of the true art of listening and responding. Hope to try this out one day.

No one explains these things better than Shinzen.

I'm at the point where this all makes so much sense when looking at my experiences and reactions from people.

that was a great talk thank you

I used to play music and sit in Osho samadhi in Pune India. When i was done I would come out into the sunshine I would be in quite a space! . If I encountered people I would look at them, see them, even talk. I was affable, friendly, smiling, glowing. I got the distinct feeling that they were interpreting my attention as love but inside to me it felt like space and freedom!

How this is put into words is beyond I and into mindful thinking... Awesome.

I can listen to this man forever!

Another magic moment from Shinzen! I can't wait to implement this one!

Beautiful!

Wow, what he said at the very end. It's taken me a long time to realise that. And it's just when he said it out loud that I thought yes, that's what I've just recently begun to figure out!

Wonderful,These are some of the more eye-opening and powerful practices one can do in daily lifeThanks for sharing

Fantastic.

From 6:30 on, a lot here sounds like what my Improv teacher says (but then, I signed up for Improv as a spiritual discipline). "What disengages people is that constant pulling towards your own mind and emotions that's reactive or planning." "Be willing to take a chance and start flapping your lips without planning what you're saying--as you get better and better at that, you'll begin to learn how to ride the ox backwards." "Be space moving through space, and let the manifestation occur."

I have done a little of what Young suggests before I ever heard of him, and it works - seeing deeper into a person beneath what they say verbally, which makes dull conversation much more interesting. Sometimes that helps me to cut the crap and tell them things I think to their advantage, although I am at the experimental stage with a sort of 'enlightened advice' - not that I have achieved enlightenment - yet.

Thanks! looks like you have that magic right there:)

Thank you

Space moving through space.

Wow! This really makes sense! Actually I found myself conversing with my brother one day having smoked some ganja and he was talking some bullshit about a film he had seen and I really was not interested, and all these things touched in this video occurred quite spontaneously because I did not want to be rude, I kept listening so-to speak and making occational comments and everything felt natural. He rarely had spoken to me in such length and passion, oddly I started to feel that I am really a good conversation partner to him while at the same time almost not being able to follow him at all, but on the other hand I was quite observant of the situation itself.

@StephenJosiahRose

5 жыл бұрын

Jaanus Kiipli Seems dishonest. Why not rip the bandaid off and just let him know you’re not interested in films while practicing your mindfulness. He may switch to a subject which you can both be fully present for.

When i can do this, real time, it's a soft swimming sensation. It seems to attenuate extrinsic inputs, & is easier done sitting down, naturally.

Pure centered space moving through illusion.

Funny thing happend to me one day when I had a talk to one girl at work and suddenly she said _"Stop looking at me like that!"_ "Like what?" _"Like you're looking right into me."_ And I was speechless. I wasn't using any technique or anything, I was just talking. Just listening.

@elenikiroy

7 жыл бұрын

Hrnek Bezucha Not a good thing then. From her perspective.

@michaelbrown7561

3 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong but this sounds like your responsiveness to her talking was a little off. In other words, silence and stillness to the point in which it might have been a bit awkward. People don't want to feel like they are being scrutinized. It's too intense. There are nonverbal behaviors you can implement so it doesn't come off as weird (head nods, smiles, etc.)

"magically powerful and appropriate things moving across your teeth."

Anyone know how to cast a Shakti like the one Dogen got off the Sensei in China ?

I really would like to see a video of Shinzen Young talking about how to deal with difficult people (bullies, people who abuse authority positions, parents not respecting their children,...). I haven't found anything on this topic from him and I think is very important, since people affect tremendously our level of consciousness and normally we don't live in a safe monastery just meditating.

@robnjosnavelin3496

9 жыл бұрын

He talks about dealing with difficult people in an article called "spiritual alchemy" (free pdf on his site), and in a blog post called "how to be comfortable with everyone". But I agree, it's a very very important topic and it'd be nice to hear him elaborate more deeply on it through youtube...

@Paseosinperro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks, I will check it.

I just about went into practicing a technique during this video (just kidding, I'm the same way w/verbosity often ;)

It happens. All these things. You don't have to 'do' it. The other person brings about these things from within. No conscious effort is needed

Hmm. So we should deem some conversations “not worthy of paying full attention to” and auto-pilot our way through the conversation while we practice lovingkindness meditation towards them?! Not saying I personally have a good track record of paying attention to all conversations I am Involved in but he is teaching here something which seems a bit bad. Why not be honest and let the person know you’re not interested? They might not like it but it saves them from incorrectly thinking that you actually care about whatever asinine topic they are discussing with you because you seems to be engaged.

A tip for patting your head and rubbing belly - move different joints for each task. Pat your head mainly with wrist movement and rub your belly with an elbow movement. That way it's easier not to get them jumbled up

@danieltabakman2794

4 жыл бұрын

You miss the point of the exercise by doing that

What does he mean by ‚‘Start flopping your lips @ 10:06 ? ‚‘ …. ?

@PatrickBateman1987

7 жыл бұрын

talk without thinking essentially.

i dont get it

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