Question

Is it ok to lie down and and meditate???If yes, how do we do it without falling asleep??

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Comments

I remember my first retreat, and being struck in awe at just how still and undisturbed the monks looked in ‘sitting posture’, for hours on end.
That was quite an inspiration, and ‘challenging’ myself proved useful.  Through practice I gradually became more comfortable, not only in sitting posture, but more comfortable in life.

Answer 1

Please find Bhante Yuttadhammo’s explanation on why lying down isn’t the best:

 

How to do it (from Questions n’ Answers)

  Lying meditation

Bhante’s video on dealing with pain, and how pain can be useful in sitting posture:

May all Beings be well and happy

Comments

I remember my first retreat, and being struck in awe at just how still and undisturbed the monks looked in ‘sitting posture’, for hours on end.
That was quite an inspiration, and ‘challenging’ myself proved useful.  Through practice I gradually became more comfortable, not only in sitting posture, but more comfortable in life.

Answer 2

- meditate with eyes open

- if u fall asleep, beaware of the sleeping.