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2008-07-21 The Five Hindrances 42:22
Ajahn Sucitto
Use samatha – that which dispels passion – and vipassana – that which dispels ignorance – as practices that help overcome the hindrances. These themes of calming and inquiry are more than just techniques, they are a way to live all of life.
Cittaviveka 2008 Cittaviveka Vassa Group Retreat

2008-07-20 Come Into The Body 44:34
Ajahn Sucitto
(44:34) CBM 20 Jul 2008 When the cascade of thoughts and feelings come rushing in, rather than, ‘What am I going to do about it?’ ask, ‘Where am I right now?’ It doesn’t seem relevant, but it brings us out of the scenario and into the body. Steadied in the flow of feeling, we can then learn the particular skill of being with rather than being in them.
Cittaviveka 2008 Cittaviveka Vassa Group Retreat

2008-07-19 Sitting And Walking Basics 28:01
Ajahn Sucitto
Descriptions for supportive postures and attitudes in walking and sitting meditation. In all postures, body offers the sense of ground and strengthens presence through the pull of stories and feelings.
Cittaviveka 2008 Cittaviveka Vassa Group Retreat

2008-07-17 Embracing Suffering 50:05
Ajahn Sucitto
(Given on Asalha Puja, commemorating the occasion when the Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths.) A lot of our practice is about squaring up to the first noble truth of suffering rather than wriggling away from it. Mindfulness of body provides a channel to open up to suffering, where it can be experienced in terms of energies rather than thoughts and emotions.
Cittaviveka 2008 Cittaviveka Vassa Group Retreat

2024-03-16 Morning instructions: Radiating Metta for All Beings (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 54:28
Susie Harrington
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat

2024-02-13 Q&A 49:32
Ajahn Sucitto
00:13 Q1 How can one develop self-love without being accused of being selfish? 08:33 Q2 How can I cope with repeating pain in the shoulders or back and strong surging of energy? Should one change position? 14:45 Q2 What is the purpose of being alive if not to experience the senses? Trying to dull out the senses to be mindful makes me wonder if we miss the true beauty of life. 27:40 Q3 I'm wondering about the effects of tension on the citta/ sensitivity. I'm aware of deep tension in my body which could have been there since childhood. Qigong and reclining meditation are good. 45:11 Q4 The manifestation of a category such as apple in your example, is that what is meant by nama? 47:25 Q5 What's a good balance of walking, standing and sitting?
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center

2024-02-22 talk: Death contemplation, gratitude and muditā practice 33:29
Jill Shepherd
Auckland Insight Meditation Auckland Insight meetings

2024-02-15 talk: Freedom and death contemplation p2 25:43
Jill Shepherd
Auckland Insight Meditation Auckland Insight meetings

2024-02-01 talk: Freedom and contemplation of death 25:36
Jill Shepherd
Auckland Insight Meditation Auckland Insight meetings

2024-03-13 Coming Down to Earth & Re-Membering 53:40
Ayya Santacitta
Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene | Online Wednesday-Mornings
Aloka Earth Room

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