contemplation practice
The Quiet Question
Before you begin
Bring one genuine question you are living with. Have it ready in a single sentence.
The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like
Settle
Breathe slowly until the body is quieter than the mind.
Ask
Pose your question inwardly once, clearly — then let it go.
Listen
Rest in open attention. Notice thoughts, images or shifts as material for reflection, not as instructions.
Examine
Name what arose without judging it final, then ask how it could be tested in ordinary life.
Accessibility
No writing required; the question may be held silently throughout.
How long do you have?
Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.