I know you don't want to hear this, I know I didn't because I felt uncomfortable as well. But being able to let-go of the feeling of being uncomfortable with chanting can be part of the letting-go process. I can almost hear my former teacher saying "if you can't let go of your silly resistance to chanting, how do you ever expect to let go of your deeply seeded habits." Seriously think about this.
If you just can't get past your aversion, go to a local temple and explain it like you just did to us. You will find most of the order to be very accomodating. If nothing else, they should be able to referr you to someone who can help. I was also adverse to chanting in a language I didn't undertand (pali) and was helped by a traveling Monk from Wat Phra Dhammakaya who helped me with meditation. I later became a monk practicing in the Frest Tradition, and eventually the first buddhist Monk with the Us Navy Chaplain corps. The point being, talk to a local abbott, they live to help people learn. It's all they do, and through their network can find an apropriate teacher for nearly any circumstance. Most will appreciate your coming to them and be grateful for their oppertunity to assist you.
If you can't get past your discomfort, and also feel uncomfortable going to a local temple, use the contact form at appliedawareness.org to leave a message that you'd like to do some self-study meditation. You'll get information to get started, and guidance as your meditation matures.
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I know you don't want to hear this, I know I didn't because I felt uncomfortable as well. But being able to let-go of the feeling of being uncomfortable with chanting can be part of the letting-go process. I can almost hear my former teacher saying "if you can't let go of your silly resistance to chanting, how do you ever expect to let go of your deeply seeded habits." Seriously think about this.
If you just can't get past your aversion, go to a local temple and explain it like you just did to us. You will find most of the order to be very accomodating. If nothing else, they should be able to referr you to someone who can help. I was also adverse to chanting in a language I didn't undertand (pali) and was helped by a traveling Monk from Wat Phra Dhammakaya who helped me with meditation. I later became a monk practicing in the Frest Tradition, and eventually the first buddhist Monk with the Us Navy Chaplain corps. The point being, talk to a local abbott, they live to help people learn. It's all they do, and through their network can find an apropriate teacher for nearly any circumstance. Most will appreciate your coming to them and be grateful for their oppertunity to assist you.
If you can't get past your discomfort, and also feel uncomfortable going to a local temple, use the contact form at appliedawareness.org to leave a message that you'd like to do some self-study meditation. You'll get information to get started, and guidance as your meditation matures.