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Page 1 Is spiritual practice about getting rid of self? Does consciousness return to the hara? Do you have advice on doubt, confidence and faith in the Dharma? Do you have anything to say on renunciation? Page 2 Is chastity important for practice? Can we reconcile our perpetual mental conflict? Is there a place for the divine in Buddhism? Page 3 Can we take on an insight practice too early being without much experience? Is it always necessary to be stoic in practice? How do I stay at 'home' whilst developing my meditation theme? Are there dangers in thinking in terms of 'growth and development'? Do we need a balanced self before we can practise? Can you give a definition 'right livelihood'? Page 4 What is the relationship between Dharma practice and vegetarianism? How do we learn to 'serve' the Dharma correctly? Page 5 Are we the heirs of our actions? Do we need to accept the doctrine of rebirth in order to practice? Am I a 'second class' Buddhist if I don't meditate in my practice? Does eating meat implicate me in the killing? Page 6 Does faith have a place in insight practice? Is the support of sangha really necessary? How do I know if I'm committed to the right practice? Page 7 How do I practise in a city environment? What advice would you give on the practice of the foundations of mindfulness? Is this an experience of non-self? How do you practise with illness? Do I need to stick with one posture? Page 8 Which context should I use in 'going for refuge'? How do we avoid attachment to positive experiences? Do we really need to still use Pali and Sanskrit terminology? Page 9 Which is the superior way, to meditate with eyes open or closed? Can we develop a relationship with the living Buddha? What should I do with distracting meditation phenomena? Is mixing traditions a skilful way to practice the Dharma? Page 10 How do I fulfil the quintessence of insight meditation? How big is the part played by attachment in practise? How do we know when the opportunity for change is not just restlessness?