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Dharma Talks
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2009-01-14
Generating Skilful Feeling
34:30
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Mindfulness is about knowing how one is affected. We come to know where impulses and intentions/motivations come from, whether these are spiritual or worldly. With skilful intention, there is the possibility to generate pleasant feeling within ourselves. We can find joy in our own presence rather than through external means.
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Cittaviveka
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Winter Retreat
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2009-01-13
A Step Towards The Transcendant
43:01
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Ajahn Sucitto
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This teaching describes the running of psycho-somatic ‘programs’ (saṇkhārā ) – in terms of those that are default and those we can intentionally induce. In this way, in meditation, we develop skills that can change our psychological patterns. The method is: first step back from the torrent of mind; then, cultivate enlightenment factors.
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Cittaviveka
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Winter Retreat
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2009-01-12
Energy,view and Anapansati
37:43
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Ajahn Sucitto
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When the mind is relieved from pressure, we can review the experience of what’s running through the mind, feeling the changes in terms of somatic energy. This energy body has primary intelligence, and retains learnt impressions. Through mindfulness of breathing, we calm and soothe this energy body – with resultant clarity.
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Cittaviveka
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Winter Retreat
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2009-01-10
The Five Khandhas
52:06
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Ajahn Sucitto
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The five khandhā provide a frame of reference for contemplation. Rather than trying to get rid of them, we examine them in order to understand that the seemingly solid basis of our experience is actually changing, inconstant, and dependent on consciousness.
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Cittaviveka
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Winter Retreat
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2009-01-09
The Wearing out of Sankharas
39:00
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Ajahn Sucitto
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When we meditate, we might notice reactive and compulsive surges of energy (saṇkhārā). If we can step back from getting involved with them, they gradually wear out. Then the mind stream becomes something we have a say over. There is an ability to make wise choices; this is a mark of freedom.
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Cittaviveka
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Winter Retreat
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