Lets do some revision on the noting technique…
When somebody comes into your vision….Seeing, seeing, and let the attention diminish into the noting word.
If you find your staring…Looking, looking. and let the attention diminish into the noting word.
I have a total of eight noting words that I use to facilitate the arrival of people into my vision.
Another example which is not part of the eight is my technique to avoid staring on buses. Of course it uses the noting technique.
When I’m on a bus and people board or move around….Commuter, commuter, and let the attention diminish into the noting word.
Don’t forget about Bhante Bhodihamma and his ‘standing meditation ‘Abiding in the Present Moment Developing Equanimity. This meditation gives specific practice as to how you can reduce excessive use of your peripheral vision…. Maybe also try the 45 minute Detailed Guided Meditation.
Satipanya Buddhist Retreat
Summary
Part 1 – Noting (Naming) Practice
Part 2 – Peripheral Vision and equanimity
Tomorrow I will introduce you to a new teacher who, over time will give you all the techniques you require to stop staring.