This is the first part of a collection of answers given by Ven. Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu regarding various questions related to a Buddhist and/or Satipatthana Meditation practitioner on his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/yuttadhammo. Ven. Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu is a Canadian-born Theravada Buddhist monk, ordained in 2001 under the guidance of Venerable Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo. He has taught meditation courses in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition since 2003 and gives online teachings via YouTube, as well as Dhamma talks to both intensive meditators and by invitation to the general public.