1. At home, it is important to create an inviting atmosphere that will help you slow down, rather than "rushing" into the practice. Pick a special place, it doesn't have to be a bed. If this is still a bedroom, then have a practice area in the corner of the room. Place your meditation pillow there.
2. It is good that the room has something symbolizing Buddha (but not the head of Buddha separately), a candle or a flower.
3. Practice time: if this is your only practice, meditate 15-20 minutes in the morning - this is the best time of the day, but not more than 40 minutes, and 15 minutes in the evening before bed. If you are doing other practices, start with 15 minutes of meditation.
4. Too much concentration can unbalance or even provoke hallucinations.
"The strings should not be too tight, but they should not sag," as in the story told by the Buddha.
5. Always finish your personal practice on a high note. If the experience was good, don't get stuck in it, don't get attached to it, and don't lose interest - this will help keep you inspired. Don't over-praise yourself, don't congratulate yourself, but don't be discouraged, otherwise it will take more effort next time to return to meditation. Just look forward to starting again.
6. Update your meditation practice every 12 hours. Even if these are small sessions of 10-15 minutes.
7. Make sure you eat right and get enough sleep.
8. Каждые два месяца делайте ретрит в течение одного или двух дней.
