SHIH-FU:

I teach how to do standing and sitting-on-chair methods. It's better not to sit with your back supported by something, but if you can't help it, then do the best you can. It's okay to sit back on trains, planes and buses. However, please don't meditate while you are driving.

STUDENT:

When you are traveling long distances, sometimes your body is tired and your mind, tense. What can you do to relax both body and mind?

SHIH-FU:

Right at the beginning you should consciously tell yourself to relax. During the times when you're uncomfortably tense, massage your head and do some head exercises.

STUDENT:

Some people fall asleep whenever they meditate. They can be really energetic, but as soon as they sit down they start getting drowsy and ten minutes later they are fighting off sleep. Pain at least keeps you awake, but sleepiness sneaks up on you and drags you down. It can be discouraging. Could this be considered a karmic obstruction? Can something be done about it?

SHIH-FU: