Ajahn Sumedho — the Sound of Silence

[Rod McDonald]

A Buddhist talk on using tinnitus as a way of meditative practice.

http://www.dharmaseed.org/teacher/10/?search=practice+of+inner

I found this really useful. The Mp3 is downloadable. He starts talking about this technique at 13.40

Hope this helps guys.
R

 

[Rod McDonald]

I suppose I am lucky in that I used to do a bit of meditation before. I have noticed my tinnitus dropped a level after meditation, really focusing on the sound and 'breathing into it'. I think the tinnitus level is the same but perhaps I notice it less? I noticed this article from Queen Drummer Roger Taylor. The story tells of a visit to a very good doctor, who trained him to mentally beat Tinnitus. I believe the two methods have similarities.

I developed Tinnitus after lack of sleep and depression ( my mother passed away, and I did not take care of myself as best as I should have ).

 

[observer]

Hi Rod,

Meditation in general and noticing the tinnitus in particular did help me quite a bit in the beginning too which is why my handle on this site is "Observer".

I have habituated to a certain extent but meditation does help me cope with it on bad days.

Peace,
Observer