Dharma Talks
given at Cittaviveka
2021-08-31
Measureless heart
49:06
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Ajahn Sucitto
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The results of our actions – physical, mental and verbal – make the person. If we are generous or selfish, condemning or forgiving, the results wrap around the heart and shape the person. This is kamma – it’s not personal, it’s a law. Kamma isn’t locked, it can be turned. Turn towards the measureless states – abundant, exalted, free from ill-will. |
Cittaviveka
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2021-08-01
Easing into Wholeness
45:02
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Ajahn Sucitto
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We use the forms of everyday life to notice what the mind makes out of them, the accumulations that occur. The theme is stay with the whole, stay connected, let the details go. What’s behind the inclination to move out? The stable reassuring quality of attention over the whole form – without ill-will, closing down, or dismissal – results in the freedom and happiness we seek. |
Cittaviveka
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Cittaviveka 2021 Rains Retreat - Opening Group Practice
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2021-07-31
Skilful Signs Skilful Absorption
39:07
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Ajahn Sucitto
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By its nature, mind is absorptive. In skilful cultivation we steer that towards internal qualities of contentment, unity, release. This is how we are gladdened – the nervous system steadies and cools, body gets happy, mind composes itself, then you begin to see things clearly – what’s causing the distortions, stress and struggle, and you stop doing it, stop throwing your heart away to your obsessions. Settle into the goodness, drink it in. Wisdom arises from here. |
Cittaviveka
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Cittaviveka 2021 Rains Retreat - Opening Group Practice
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2021-07-22
Guided Meditation - Right View Supports Right Mindfulness
50:40
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Ajahn Sucitto
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When mindfulness is based on right view, there is understanding of skillful and unskillful mind-states and the effects they give rise to. Otherwise mindfulness is merely attention. Right mindfulness, established firmly in the body, has the quality of steadiness and stillness, witnessing and non-involvement with phenomena. Mindfulness is about returning to body and breathing – ground, space, center. |
Cittaviveka
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