Is it ok to watch tivo while i'm meditating?

Question

i've tried to meditate with nothing on but its so quiet and boring i go crazy. this morning i watched a couple ufc though and made it for 35 mins! but i still don't feel relaxed which its supposed to so whats up.

Answer 1

watching tivo kind of defeats the purpose of meditating. Maybe you should just watch tivo. Meditation isn't for everybody.

Answer 2

thats not possible you cant meditate and watch tivo at the same time

Answer 3

i think you shouood try to relax or just put on some relaxing music or even read a book

Answer 4

No, it's not ok, you have to relaxe totally, "dumbo"

Answer 5

The whole point of meditating is to relax the body, so I guess it SHOULD be okay. But its usually better to meditate without distractions like tv.

Answer 6

Ummm.....Ok??

Answer 7

You have to meditate where there are no distractions or it wont work!

Answer 8

I think when u meditate theres supposed to be no distraction at all.

Answer 9

watching fighting while meditating kinda conflicts - meditation is supposed to relax you, you are able to let your mind go and NOT focus on anything.

Try listening to music instead - something soothing, with no lyrics, or with lyrics in a language you don't speak

Answer 10

You can't meditate with the tv on. lol Meditation is all about clarity, peace, and relaxation. You can't have that with a tv on. It's not going to be the most entertaining thing in the world because its about feeling inner peace. Keep trying, and you'll eventually get the hang of it. :)

Answer 11

i  think its perfectly fine.

=)

Answer 12

Meditation is not about distracting yourself.  If your watching TiVo your not meditating.

Answer 13

I believe "quiet" is the sole purpose for meditating...

Relax..breathe..be serene, you can't do that with the tv on.

Meditation is an art form used to detach your mind from the noisy distraction we call the world so that you may immerse yourself in the serenity of your own calm self.

Meditation takes practice...keep trying and don't watch TV while your doing it!!!

Answer 14

Meditation is about being completely aware and intune.  Zen teaches that enlightenment can come from anything.

So i guess if you watch Tivo while in a meditative mind set its fine... But it still seems to defy the point to me.

Answer 15

You can't meditate and listen to anything in the background.  You just are not reaching the ultimate state of meditation.  Some people can't do it.  I know I can't.