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Ajahn Sucitto's Dharma Talks at Cittaviveka
Ajahn Sucitto
As a monk, I bring a strong commitment, along with the renunciate flavor, to the classic Buddhist teachings. I play with ideas, with humor and a current way of expressing the teachings, but I don't dilute them.
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2009-01-10 The Five Khandhas 52:06
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.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat
2009-01-09 The Wearing out of Sankharas 39:00
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.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat
2009-01-08 Wisdom,Happiness and Renunciation 43:22
Renunciation and restraint return us to our innate happiness, happiness not reliant on external objects or conditions. Wisdom helps us discern what kind of happiness takes us out – or brings us back to ourselves.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat
2009-01-07 Politics 35:40
Cittaviveka
2009-01-06 Pull Your Foot Out Of The Stirrup 45:43
Cittaviveka
2009-01-06 Themes of meditation 30:49
Through referencing the parable of the cook (S.47:8), we are encouraged to get to know the mind in order to choose the meditation theme that suits it best. There are a range of themes you can use to counteract hindrances: such as death contemplation, unattractiveness of the body, lovingkindness, Buddha and breathing. Through trial and error, find out what is needed.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat
2009-01-05 Reflections On Tudong 48:24
Cittaviveka
2009-01-04 The Beauty Of Right Intention 35:13
Cittaviveka
2009-01-03 The One Thing You Can Do 49:52
Cittaviveka
2009-01-02 Tidying Up 34:13
Cittaviveka

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