We continue to explore 1) being mindful when a wind is present; 2) the nature of the winds; 3) responding skilfully.
We add an emphasis on resting in what is deeper and examine several issues that arise in practicing with the winds
The mindful cultivation of Dana (giving), Sila (Living in Harmony) and Bhavana (Developing the Mind) as the 3 pillars upon which our Chamma life rests. Part I - Dana and Sila; Part II - Developing the Mind
Last talk after a week long metta retreat.
Puts metta in context of other dharma teachings and mindfulness practice.
Some suggestions of practicing metta in daily life.
With mindfulness there’s a deepening into mind. When established you feel the flow of natural responses. Mindfulness places us back into these fundamental qualities of basic strength, basic warmth, basic clarity. The practise is staying with that, letting confused restless energies settle into that. That’s where samadhi can arise.
The indriya (faith, energy, mindfulness, collectedness, discernment), sometimes called the governing faculties, are capacities we already have and operate through in some rudimentary form. This teaching gives a description each, and how they can be developed to become supportive faculties. When they come together, they merge in the deathless.
