Question:
Should I meditate right after eating?

Answer:
At the beginner’s level, it is better to wait for an hour after eating.
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I recommend that you walk leisurely for at least 15 minutes after eating to help with your digestion.

Question: 
Is it a good idea to use meditation incense?
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Answer:
Incense is another form of distraction. It is not helpful at all.

Question:
I am so busy that I can’t find the time to meditate!

Answer:
Thanks for pointing out this problem! Good luck!
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Seriously, I do hope that you will make the time.

Question: 
I find that smiling as I meditate really makes it very enjoyable for me. Is it OK?
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Answer:
Of course it is.

Question: 
What is the best meditation technique?

Answer:
It’s the one that works for you at that time. That’s why we teach a few for you to learn so that you have more tools to use.

Question: 
If there is too much pain, will I get injured?

Answer:
Good question.
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There is only so much pain that your mind can take. That is why we’ve asked you to endure just a little more every time you have pain.

Question: 
I sat for two minutes in full-lotus and it began to hurt a lot. I endured pain as you’ve instructed. I later began to go for five-minute increments instead of two-minute increments. It really felt great afterwards. But it has been hard to achieve that nice feeling again. What happened?

Question: 
If I meditate, do I still need to exercise?
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Answer:
Yes. Meditation is no substitute for physical exercise. They are complementary: meditation exercises your mind while physical exercise conditions your body. So keep up with your regular exercise.

Question: 
I have back trouble; should I meditate?
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Answer:
It doesn’t hurt to try. But do not overdo it: instead of going for two additional minutes each time you have pain, be more conservative.

Question: 
How can we teach meditation to children?

Answer:
Children have a hard time grasping the concept of single-mindedness or mindfulness, as you have discovered so far.