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In this video, we鈥檒l look at five reasons why your meditation practice is not helping and how you can work through these challenges so your practice can truly becomes beneficial.
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Five Myths About Zen That Might Surprise You: youtu.be/qavPP3Y9nXo
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Adam P. / Adam R. / Wenda D. / Erick F. / John S. / Xiao Mao / Hasim L.
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讗讘讬讟诇 住讘讙 / "D" / John S. / Rob P. / John S. / Carthage B / Filip M.
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Question
1:15 Unclear Instructions
3:20 Unrealistic Expectations
4:36 Avoiding Difficult Emotions and Thoughts
8:15 Intention Is Not Clear
9:40 Lack of Consistency
Pick up a copy of my book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can order your copy here: amzn.to/3erau8P
The book is also available at most major bookstores. If you want to support your local bookstore, you can ask them to order it. To find the closest bookstore near you, visit https://bookshop.org.
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In this video, we鈥檒l look at five reasons why your meditation practice is not helping and how you can work through these challenges so your practice can truly becomes beneficial.
馃檹 If you want to help support my YouTube channel, please visit:
Patreon: patreon.com/jasonquinnzen
PayPal: jasonquinnzen.com/donate
Five Myths About Zen That Might Surprise You: youtu.be/qavPP3Y9nXo
Thanks to all of you who have been supporting this project. Your support allows me to invest more time to create more teaching, videos, livestreams, training, and 1:1 sessions for anyone around the world. If you would like to support this project, consider joining us on Patreon.
馃檹 馃檹 馃檹 Thank you so much Patrons! I'm eternally grateful for your support.
Kuzan / Trish S. / Eugene M. / Robin H. / Silviu A. / Eli I. / Kristi H. / Claudia M.
Anonymous / Phil T. / Mac J. / Eman R. / Tobias T. / David M. / John I.
Adam P. / Adam R. / Wenda D. / Erick F. / John S. / Xiao Mao / Hasim L.
Javier K. / Todd M. / Matt F. / Jane G. / Andrius V. / Jackie K. / Liz H.
Jeff P. / Brian S. / Phillip W. / Matthew S. / Lance P. / Keith A. / David L.
Varda B. / Wojciech D. / Adam H. / Davis C. / Les C. / David L. / Maria S.
Kurt E. / Tim C. / Squire D. / Maria S. / Hae K. / Arrison S. / Eun Suk
Tracy L. / Laura L. / Garret C. / Saron W. / Vlado S. / Mark O. / Lara D.
讗讘讬讟诇 住讘讙 / "D" / John S. / Rob P. / John S. / Carthage B / Filip M.
Leaf / Chris T. 馃檹 馃檹 馃檹
0:00 Intro
0:46 Question
1:15 Unclear Instructions
3:20 Unrealistic Expectations
4:36 Avoiding Difficult Emotions and Thoughts
8:15 Intention Is Not Clear
9:40 Lack of Consistency
Pick up a copy of my book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can order your copy here: amzn.to/3erau8P
The book is also available at most major bookstores. If you want to support your local bookstore, you can ask them to order it. To find the closest bookstore near you, visit https://bookshop.org.
Looking for 1:1 support in your Zen practice? jasonquinnzen.com/consultation
If you find these videos helpful, please like and subscribe.
If you think someone you know would find this helpful, please share.
Mailing address:
2010 El Camino Real 2145
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Connect with me:
Website: jasonquinnzen.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jasonquinnzen
Facebook: facebook.com/jasonquinnzen
#jasonquinnzen
