Dualism can be described as a polarity project. We polarize our options as desirable or undesirable, and lose interest in that which does not fall into either extreme. This duality provides a footing for clinging and for the birth of the I. Seeing through this charade helps us unlearn it.
The root cause of suffering. The Middle Way. Keeping the mind in the middle. Sati and Mahasati. In the talk, Ajahn Jumnien refers to medical illustrations of human anatomy. The teaching is given in Thai with translation in English by Phra Somchat, Amdee Vongthongsri and Ginger Vathanasombat.
Four aspects of Dhamma. Path of practice discerned as The Eight Fold Path. The Buddha's victory over Mara. The teaching is given in Thai with English translation by Ajahn Passano.
What is insight—how does it arise? An exploration of the spontaneous nature of insight and its inability to be forced. Aspects of our path and practice that support the arising of insight.
Wise Effort is a key issue in Dharma practice. Am I doing enough or too much. This talk explores how to develop balance with regard to effort as well as the classical Four Right Efforts pertaining to wholesome and unwholesome states.
