The Teachings of Ajahn Suchart.
2nd January, 2022
“Walking meditation…You can walk slowly or you can walk fast, depending on the situation.”
Question from Singapore: “On walking meditation, should I focus my meditation on the breath or on the feet? Should the walking pace be normal or slow?”
Than Ajahn: “It’s up to you whichever pace that is best for you. If you find watching your breath is good for you, you can do it. If you find watching your feet is good for you, you can watch your feet.
Personally, I think it’s difficult to watch the breath when you’re walking. When you’re walking, it’s easier to watch your feet. Just concentrate on your feet, left foot and right foot. Just say, ‘Left, right, left, right.’ This is to prevent your mind from thinking about other things.
You can walk slowly or you can walk fast, depending on the situation. If you are drowsy, sleepy, or lazy, you might force yourself to walk faster to get your physical energy up. But if you are restless and agitated, you might want to walk more slowly to calm your mind, to calm your body.
So, it depends on the condition of your body and your mind. And you have to try it on your own to find out which is best for you at that particular time.”
Question: “Where do I put my hands?”
Than Ajahn: “Anywhere. Normally you put them in front of your stomach and put them together, right hand over your left hand.”
“Dhamma in English, Q&A session, May 16, 2018.”
By Ajahn Suchart Abhijāto
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