Pratice > Interview or Reporting Session

Interview or Reporting Sessions

Daily, the yogi has to report to the meditation instructor to check on his practice. Having given a report of what he did and experienced during the day's meditation, the instructor will correct, give further instruction or inspire him for further progress. As such, effective communication between them is of extreme importance.

In the retreat, different times were given to each group to report to the Sayadaw.

A Yogi should not try to come in before their scheduled time unless he has reason to. On the other hand, it should not be a factor that hinders his meditation, he may come later than scheduled.

When waiting for your turn within the group does not waste time. Sit down and be mindful till called. The next one should get ready besides the one being interviewed.

Yogis should be considerate, especially when there are many other yogis waiting and time is precious. Be concise and to the point.

Do not get excited, nervous or afraid. Be composed and open. Speak clearly and audibly in complete sentences. Do not swallow your words, speak in a jumble or mutter.

Do not wait for remarks. Only after you have narrated all your experiences will any remarks be made.

Listen carefully to the instructions and follow them strictly and diligently. If in doubt, ask.

When asked a question, answer it, do not speak about something else.

Report experiences even though they may seem unimportant to you.

Talking short notes immediately after meditation is helpful but one should not make it a point to remember while meditating as this will disturb concentration.

Come and leave the reporting session mindfully.