Using similarities in the doppler effect as an analogy to explain the waves arising in the mind and how to control them. Chapters in description.

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00:00 Review of laws governing the mind from class 7
06:47 Introduction to what is meant by today’s topic with sample sound effect
09:07 Discussing the waves of the mind leading up to the following exercise
14:43 Exercise to demonstrate session 1
16:14 Explain what we just did with our thoughts, and how this applies to meditation.
18:41 Our state of mind affects our meditation. Through willpower we can change that.
20:38 Practice session
28:46 Followup of practice session
32:21 Another point to keep in mind about cognition and time
35:37 Acquiring knowledge free from doubt as our meditation deepens
38:20 Q&A #1
39:32 Q&A #2

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