Retreat practices mean using receptivity, our most fundamental quality.

Ajahn provides a way to hold and use precepts

The Buddha taught the end of suffering. It is also called “regaining the centre”.

Ajahn models some key elements of walking meditation.

The abiding principle is “skillful” because this causes a stable but not rigid centre to open and lighten up.

We exist with and must respect other beings. How can we develop mutuality, the “we” sense?

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?

Devotion allows an openness which is beyond personality. We give back to our deepest selves through mindfulness of citta.

Opening to the we sense.