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effaces the influence 

of imagined invariance, 

undoing the inference 

of apparent perpetuance, 

evincing the evidence 

of inconstancy's dominance. 


Perceiving the prominence 

of continual difference, 

with patience and diligence, 

persistence and vigilance, 

an absence of preference 

lets insight take precedence, 

lessening our ignorance 

of passing's full prevalence, 

hindering each hinderance 

to purity's continuance; 

impeding defilements  

and defeating impediments 

that obstruct our transcendence 

from existence in sufferance. 

Change is the provenance 

of decisive deliverance; 

for freedom is consequence 

when clearly one comprehends 

that truth has no accidents 

and all is impermanence. 

Question: I have a question about daily practice. Over the last 2 years, I have been consistent with doing 45 mins to 1 hour per day of Vipassana.

Lately, I find myself experiencing very strong vibrations over my entire body. Sometimes it feels like I am shaking. A few questions in connection with that:

1. At times when I'm experiencing strong vibrations, should I simply observe it like any other sensation?

2. Should I continue to scan the body, systematically from top to bottom, when experiencing these vibrations? Sometimes it feels like the same vibration is persisting across the entire body!

3. How quickly or slowly should I move my attention when experiencing these vibrations?

Answer: It is excellent that you have established a daily practice.

Yes, your intuition is correct, any physical sensation is just to be observed, with equanimity.

Yes, you should continue to scan the body in order from head to feet and then feet to head, alternating between working part by part and then working with a free flow or simultaneously (both sides of the body at the same time when possible.) When you experience strong sensations you should observe them exactly as you would any other sensations--in order, not giving any one sensation more importance than another. However, if you have a choice between two sensations, give importance to whichever is more subtle. To be clear, it doesn't matter if the sensations are the same everywhere, the instructions remain the same. Work in order.

In terms of speed, work in a way that feels normal or natural for you and from time to time this may mean to work more slowly or more quickly, depending on your concentration and the kinds of sensations you are experiencing. As explained above, alternate between part by part and free flow regardless of the sensations you are experiencing.

Finally, try to work in a relaxed way. Don’t force a particular posture. When you pass your attention through the body in order and become aware of areas that are tense, it’s okay to intentionally relax them.

Keep meditating!