Mindfulness offers the ability to sustain, to notice, and therefore to be wise. Through this we can experience feelings that arise as energy in the body. Stepping back, there is a shift from being in these to a knowingness of them, with resultant dispassion. This is the liberating process of insight.
As consciousness evolves, there is a deepening understanding of the interdependence of all of life. This wisdom naturally leads to an authentic humility--an awakening from the burden and violence of self-importance. In this talk we explore the relationship between being humble of heart, and living with kindness and compassion. There is particular attention to the necessity of humility and deep listening--as individuals and societies--if we are to respond to conflict in a way that can bring peace to this earth.
Kittisaro’s father and mother meeting Ajahn Chah
The terrorists of the heart that rob the true treasure
Finding a solid footing
Ajahn Chah's encouragement to be an earth worm rather than a bodhisattva
Ajahn Chah’s take on Samatha & Vipassana
Letting go is peace
Mindfulness is about knowing how one is affected. We come to know where impulses and intentions/motivations come from, whether these are spiritual or worldly. With skilful intention, there is the possibility to generate pleasant feeling within ourselves. We can find joy in our own presence rather than through external means.
Path Activity breaks up obstructions
Beginners mind, patience, kindness
This is how it is
Working with how it is rather than how it should be
The three streams of karma / energy
Samadhi as healing
