What are the benefits of meditation? What’s the “point” of it and how can we build a practice that works for us? In this episode Rick and Forrest clear up some common misconceptions about meditation, explore major forms of meditation, and share how you can get more out of your practice.
Key Topics:
- 1:15: Forrest’s history with meditation, and some of the benefits of meditation
- 5:30: What’s the “point” of meditation?
- 11:30: Skepticism toward narrow views of meditation
- 14:10: Do you have to be “spiritual” or “religious” to meditate?
- 14:45: Three breaths practice
- 16:30: Secular vs. spiritual orientations toward meditation
- 17:45: The two major tools: insight vs. “calming” meditation
- 20:40: Virtue, concentration, and wisdom
- 23:20: The tendency to “skip” to insight
- 26:30: Why Rick meditates
- 32:30: What does it mean to be an “intermediate” or “advanced” meditator?
- 34:15: What are some of the forms meditation can take?
- 47:45: Recap
As a quick note, there’s a little background noise at some moments during the episode.
