Meditation and Monastic Life

The video explores meditation through the eyes of a novice who meets a meditation guru. It covers the challenges and benefits of meditation, including walking and sitting practices. The narrator reflects on personal struggles with meditation and the insights gained, ultimately concluding that while spiritual enlightenment wasn't achieved, the journey was enlightening.

Who did the narrator interview about meditation?

• A meditation guru

• A Buddhist monk

• A yoga instructor

• A fitness trainer

What was the turning point for the guru to become a monk?

• Looking inward at his mind

• Traveling the world

• Meeting a mentor

• Reading a book

How long do some Buddhist monks meditate each day?

• 14 hours

• 2 hours

• 6 hours

• 10 hours

What type of meditation did the narrator first try?

• Breathing meditation

• Chanting meditation

• Walking meditation

• Sitting meditation

What was the narrator's initial reaction to walking meditation?

• It was easy

• It was boring and lazy

• It was exciting

• It was painful

During sitting meditation, what was the narrator supposed to do with his thoughts?

• Ignore them

• Acknowledge them

• Analyze them

• Suppress them

How did the narrator feel after 20 minutes of meditation?

• Twice as bad

• Enlightened

• Energized

• Relaxed

What did the guru suggest is necessary to meditate for long periods?

• A strict schedule

• A quiet place

• Liking what you do

• A comfortable seat

What did the narrator prefer over meditation?

• Reading

• Running

• Cooking

• Swimming

What did the narrator feel he was on the road to achieving?

• Mental peace

• Physical fitness

• Culinary nirvana

• Spiritual enlightenment