Mental Noting

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Hi,

I lately wondered whether mental noting is mandatory for mindfulness practice. I used to think that labeling is just an aid to sustain your focus in meditation, and that you can practise just as well with pure observation.Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu however says in one of his latest videos : “It is important and the fact that it´s difficult to do meditation with the mantra is also important ....if you want easy practice go home, just lie down, watch television.“ Is he just being dogmatic or is it really better to use the mantra?

Edited September 24, 2016 by LightOfTheEarth

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2 hours ago, LightOfTheEarth said:

I lately wondered whether mental noting is mandatory for mindfulness practice.

No, but it can certainly help.

2 hours ago, LightOfTheEarth said:

Is he just being dogmatic or is it really better to use the mantra?

Yes, he is being dogmatic.

"Different things work for different people at different times at different places" -Shinzen Young

Edited September 24, 2016 by mr lenny