\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Just say 'I am comfortable.' That's all. When doubt arises about whether you're doing well or not, it's a psychological phenomenon that appears when you're not doing well. Confidence isn't necessarily always good.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"I'm not sure if you're saying I lack confidence, or if you're saying something else.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Just say 'I am comfortable.' That's all. When doubt arises about whether you're doing well or not, it's a psychological phenomenon that appears when you're not doing well. Confidence isn't necessarily always good.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"As you said at the beginning, 'having doubts means you're not doing it properly.' Just like if you doubt 'Am I being honest right now?' you should see that as not being honest, and if you doubt 'Am I really loving?' you can know you're not truly loving. Because if your mind is truly honest or loving, such doubts don't arise. In a truly comfortable state, doubts like yours don't arise. Do you understand?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I'm not sure if you're saying I lack confidence, or if you're saying something else.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Just say 'I am comfortable.' That's all. When doubt arises about whether you're doing well or not, it's a psychological phenomenon that appears when you're not doing well. Confidence isn't necessarily always good.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Could you please explain more about the perspective you just mentioned?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"As you said at the beginning, 'having doubts means you're not doing it properly.' Just like if you doubt 'Am I being honest right now?' you should see that as not being honest, and if you doubt 'Am I really loving?' you can know you're not truly loving. Because if your mind is truly honest or loving, such doubts don't arise. In a truly comfortable state, doubts like yours don't arise. Do you understand?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I'm not sure if you're saying I lack confidence, or if you're saying something else.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Just say 'I am comfortable.' That's all. When doubt arises about whether you're doing well or not, it's a psychological phenomenon that appears when you're not doing well. Confidence isn't necessarily always good.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"If you're doubting whether you're comfortable or just complacent, then you're in a state of complacency. Because if you were truly comfortable, doubt couldn't arise. For example, if I'm helping someone and I doubt, 'Am I really helping properly?' then I'm not fully helping. Because if I were truly helping, doubt couldn't arise.<\/span>
If you're meditating and doubting, 'Am I meditating properly?' that proves you're not meditating properly. To tell you specifically what you're doing wrong, I'd need to hear more from you, but since you say you have doubts, I can say first that 'you're not doing it quite right.' If you view meditation as a means of complacency or avoidance, such doubts will arise. If you have the right perspective on practice, such doubts won't arise.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Could you please explain more about the perspective you just mentioned?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"As you said at the beginning, 'having doubts means you're not doing it properly.' Just like if you doubt 'Am I being honest right now?' you should see that as not being honest, and if you doubt 'Am I really loving?' you can know you're not truly loving. Because if your mind is truly honest or loving, such doubts don't arise. In a truly comfortable state, doubts like yours don't arise. Do you understand?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I'm not sure if you're saying I lack confidence, or if you're saying something else.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Just say 'I am comfortable.' That's all. When doubt arises about whether you're doing well or not, it's a psychological phenomenon that appears when you're not doing well. Confidence isn't necessarily always good.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"It's been two years since I started meditation practice. Thanks to it, my mind has become much more comfortable, but recently I've been experiencing sudden confusion. While I tell myself intellectually to 'let go of attachments,' my mind easily crumbles when I need to take on new challenges. I'm confused whether this is another attachment to the thought 'I shouldn't be attached,' or if I'm just rationalizing my fears. In relationships too, while I say I'm trying to understand others, I seem to be avoiding necessary conversations and meetings. When doubts arise during meditation, I comfort myself saying 'just be aware of it,' but I also wonder, 'Am I deceiving myself and avoiding things?' I'd like to ask how to distinguish between 'genuine practice' and 'avoidance,' and what direction I should take in my practice in this situation.\"<\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If you're doubting whether you're comfortable or just complacent, then you're in a state of complacency. Because if you were truly comfortable, doubt couldn't arise. For example, if I'm helping someone and I doubt, 'Am I really helping properly?' then I'm not fully helping. Because if I were truly helping, doubt couldn't arise.<\/span>
If you're meditating and doubting, 'Am I meditating properly?' that proves you're not meditating properly. To tell you specifically what you're doing wrong, I'd need to hear more from you, but since you say you have doubts, I can say first that 'you're not doing it quite right.' If you view meditation as a means of complacency or avoidance, such doubts will arise. If you have the right perspective on practice, such doubts won't arise.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Could you please explain more about the perspective you just mentioned?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"As you said at the beginning, 'having doubts means you're not doing it properly.' Just like if you doubt 'Am I being honest right now?' you should see that as not being honest, and if you doubt 'Am I really loving?' you can know you're not truly loving. Because if your mind is truly honest or loving, such doubts don't arise. In a truly comfortable state, doubts like yours don't arise. Do you understand?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I'm not sure if you're saying I lack confidence, or if you're saying something else.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Just say 'I am comfortable.' That's all. When doubt arises about whether you're doing well or not, it's a psychological phenomenon that appears when you're not doing well. Confidence isn't necessarily always good.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then what direction should I take my mind in going forward?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That depends on what you want. The direction differs depending on the destination.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I originally had severe anxiety and received medication. Then the hospital said I could stop the medication, and that's when I started meditation. After meditating for about two years, I could feel my anxiety decreasing, and people around me say I've improved a lot. But lately, I've suddenly wondered, 'Am I using meditation as an excuse too much?' This feeling doesn't go away easily.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"What's your goal in meditating? Is it to resolve anxiety?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, that's right.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Then you just need to be aware of your mind. If you're comfortable now, just know 'I'm comfortable now.' If you're anxious now, just be aware 'I'm anxious now.' It would be better if you could observe 'Why am I anxious?' But don't think about it deeply. When you're anxious, the priority is to be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.'<\/span>
Also, if you can observe 'Why did this anxiety arise?', 'Is this the cause? Is that the cause?' that's even better. But if that becomes thinking, it's like creating delusions. There's no special path other than this. What do you think?\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I agree.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"If your goal is to resolve anxiety, you don't need to doubt 'Am I doing well?' Just be aware of your mind. If you're not anxious and comfortable, that's good. Whether you're meditating or doing something else, if you're comfortable, just enjoy that state.<\/span>
Conversely, if you're anxious, just be aware 'Oh, I'm anxious now.' If you can go one step further and observe 'Why am I anxious?' and look at the cause, that's good. This isn't doubt but can be seen as 'hwadu meditation.' Or you can see it as 'inquiry' or 'exploration.' If you're meditating in a quiet place and suddenly feel anxious, even though no one has picked a fight with you, when you focus on 'What's the reason for this anxiety?' you'll become comfortable before you know it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes, I understand. Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The means or methods you're curious about aren't actually important. What's important is directly seeing your state right now, at this moment, in this place. Just be aware of your state right now, at this time, in this place.\"<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I understand. I'll practice more diligently.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"To do something, we need means and methods. Sometimes we need to follow certain steps. But if we get too caught up in those expedient means, it's easy to forget our original goal of 'What was I trying to do this for?'<\/span>
If you started meditation to resolve anxiety like you did, you should always keep your purpose in mind by checking 'Am I comfortable now?' Worrying about 'Am I meditating properly?' proves that you've lost your original goal and are wandering. You're wasting time.<\/span>
The ultimate goal of our practice is to move toward a state where the mind is not suffering and is free, that is, toward nirvana. But you said you initially started meditation to manage anxiety. Then at this stage, just be faithful to that goal. Don't get sidetracked by questioning methods like 'Am I meditating properly?' but move forward without losing your original purpose while being aware of whether your mind is comfortable or anxious.<\/span>
The practitioner's goal is to attain a state without suffering and with freedom, that is, 'nirvana.' That's why we always practice this 'awareness' in daily life. I hope you'll continue to practice diligently without losing sight of this perspective.\"<\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"I Feel More at Peace After Meditation, but Am I Just Running Away?","post_excerpt":"February 15, 2026: Visit to Bodh Gaya, Bangladesh Temple, and Meeting with Venerable Priyapal","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pomnyun_260215","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 21:42:42","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-17 02:42:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=34003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
