Is Do Nothing Just A Shorter Version Of Strong Determination Sitting?

[Guest]

I have studied both the Strong Determination Sitting and Do Nothing meditations, but I am not sure if this is a correct distinction. Could someone please correct me if I am wrong?

[Leo Gura]

Strong determination sitting is sitting for a very long time without moving your body. This technique doesn't really tell you about what to focus on in your mind. Your only goal is basically to survive the sit and not move.

Do nothing is a specific focusing technique. It says nothing about how long you sit over whether you're even sitting. You could be walking.

The two can be done together at the same time. Or separately.

[drelamore]

@Leo Gura Does it matter if every meditation session is "strong determination sitting"? I mean does having a timer any extra benefits?

[vizual]

4 hours ago, drelamore said:

@Leo Gura Does it matter if every meditation session is "strong determination sitting"? I mean does having a timer any extra benefits?

The point of a strong determination sitting is not the amount of time you sit, time is irrelevant. It's the physical discomfort and all the thoughts that arise with that what it's about.

[Leo Gura]

@drelamore It's just one of many techniques you could use. Feel free not to use it at all.

[Joel Trinidad]

@Leo Gura  

Could ''Do Nothing" and "Strong Determination Sitting" be use to reach Enlightenment? Every time I sit to try to do "Self Inquiry" it just feels like more mental activity...

Any advice, always appreciated. Thank you.

- Joel