(1) Introduction to Insight Meditation in Daily Life (MIDL).

MIDL Insight Meditation with Stephen Procter

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MIDL is a systematic way of practicing traditional Buddhist insight meditation (satipatthana vipassana) within your daily life, in a way that gradually teaches your mind to let go.
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The name MIDL as an acronym for Mindfulness in Daily Life that points towards the middle balance, or ‘Middle Way’ (MIDL Way) as revealed by the Buddha (SN 56:11) in the Noble Eightfold Path, with the intention to develop harmony through skill in calm, wisdom & morality.
As an MIDL meditator you will learn to find the middle way by neither suppressing nor avoiding any experience, but rather softening/relaxing your relationship towards it to gently let it go.
Time Map:
00:17 - Introduction: MIDL - Mindfulness in Daily Life.
1:10 - MIDL Key Idea: Samatha + Hindrances = fuel for Insight
2:18 - Foundation - Kayagata-sati: Mindfulness immersed within Body.
2:55 - MIDL Key Ideas - 'MIDL Letting Go' vs 'Effort or Directed Attention'.
3:44 - MIDL Key Idea - Developing Calm while avoiding Dullness.
4:08 - MIDL Meditation Skill 01: Body Relaxation.
5:50 - MIDL Key Idea - Relaxing Effort establishes Mindfulness in the body.
7:20 - MIDL Meditation Skill 02: Mind Relaxation
8:05 - MIDL Meditation Skill 03: Mindful Presence (Body + Mind Relaxation).
8:34 - MIDL Key Idea - MIDL Skills and Enlightenment Factors.
9:24 - MIDL Meditation Skill 04: Joyful Presence.
10:25 - MIDL Key Idea - Understanding Development of Insight.
11:05 - MIDL Key Idea - Wisdom and Letting Go.
12:04 - MIDL Key Idea - the G.O.S.S. Formula.
16:50 - MIDL Key Idea - Transitioning our practice into Daily Life.
17:58 - MIDL Key Idea - Understanding Distraction, G.O.S.S. and Insight
19:02 - Understanding Insight, Reward, and the development of Harmony.
20:50 - Letting Go and Turning of the Wheel (Noble Eightfold Path).

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@mitrabuddhi 8 месяцев назад

To my dear teacher Stephen, It's been some time since I intoduced to MIDL, but the gifts of wisdom and insight you shared with me so generously still bear fruit in my life daily. You set me on a path of self-discovery and spiritual growth through teaching me the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Because of your guidance in those early days, I have learned tools for calming the mind, gaining new perspectives, and living with greater peace and compassion. You gave me the tremendous gift of starting me down this road at a point in my life when I needed it most. I will always be grateful for your commitment to helping others awaken their full potential through the practices you passed on. Please know that while I may not see you directly, your influence and the impact of your teachings are as strong as ever. You hold a special place in my heart and memory as my first true teacher. Thank you for everything you shared. I hope you know how many lives you have touched and continue affecting through your dedication to teaching meditation. You have my deepest gratitude and respect. I hope our paths cross someday so I have a chance to thank you in person. With much appreciation, Mostafa Rahmani

@midlinsightmeditation 8 месяцев назад

Helo Mostafa, It is really nice to hear from you. Your kind words mean a lot to me, I appreciate them as a gift. Please take care of yourself and keep in touch, with metta, Stephen

@u_Vajiradhammo 3 месяца назад

Hello. How long you spent in this practice? I'm struggling with anxiety depression.

@mitrabuddhi 3 месяца назад

@@u_Vajiradhammo i think it is 5 years or maybe more. You should accept the unpleasant feeling and dont react based on this feeling.

@u_Vajiradhammo 3 месяца назад

@@mitrabuddhi did you practice all stages of midl course? So, haven't you back to grief or despair? Can I ask you more for about your experience? Where to ask?

@nishitakulkarni9703 8 месяцев назад

This video is beautiful summarizing the entire technique.

@anna.bruwer3904 Месяц назад

beautiful instruction, thank you.

@midlinsightmeditation 29 дней назад

Thank you, Anna, I appreciate your kind words.

@rulovi 8 месяцев назад

You Sir are a true gem, thank you for sharing your deep wisdom, I´ve been learning and practising with your beautiful guidance for quite some time, have a wonderful day :)

@midlinsightmeditation 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words Rulovi.

@eightkindsofblue 8 месяцев назад

I am so happy this popped up in my RU-vid feed. I watched you on Insight Timer years ago, and this has rekindled my interest in your kind, clear, and compassionate guidance. Thank you for this, Stephen!

@midlinsightmeditation 8 месяцев назад

I am pleased it popped up on your feed as well, it is really nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind words.

@Me_Anita 8 месяцев назад

What about the moment when we sleep, how does MIDL work during night? Is awareness of body maintained too or all effort is let go to drift to sleep?

@midlinsightmeditation 8 месяцев назад

Hi Ani, MIDL develops on a foundation of letting go through developing insight into the autonomous, anatta nature of our mind and body. With this understanding when it is time to sleep, as our body and brain need to rest and repair, when relax all effort in our body and mind, and fall asleep with clear comprehension. When we wake up, mindful presence returns due to our training, and mindfulness of our body reestablishes to begin our day.

@RavitShrivastav 8 месяцев назад

Hi Stephen, Thanks for sharing the path with us all. Are these set of videos a refresh of the ones from 3 years ago? As someone just starting on the path should one follow these as they come out? I recognize my mind might be overly complicating an innocuous choice.

@midlinsightmeditation 8 месяцев назад

Hi Ravit, MIDL has matured over the last few years with an integration of samatha and the old talks are now out of date. brand-new "...As someone just starting on the path should one follow these as they come out?..." I recommend following the steps laid out in the online midl insight meditation course: midlmeditation.com/main-meditation-menu In the course there are different ways of learning provided such as text, guided meditation and videos (a new series of visual aids/pictures coming soon). Use whatever suits your mode of learning to develop an understanding of the structure of the current meditation you are on. It is also helpful to join in on one of the weekly streamed classes. Next week I will be looking at the GOSS formula and how to soften, relax, let go and Meditation 03: Mindful Presence the following week, talking about how to use your softening/relaxing skills learnt in Meditation 01 & 02 for insight and letting go. midlmeditation.com/meditation-classes