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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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1988-05-14
Right View
57:00
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Structures of Dhamma practice aren’t commandments or statements of reality but to be used as focal points for us to observe. We notice where we hold on, where self-view arises, when we expect things to be fulfilling. All this causes suffering as long as we hold onto it, and liberation when we understand it as it is. Whatever we encounter then is not a heavy burden but an opportunity to cultivate that which will be for my welfare and the welfare of others.
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Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
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Monastic Retreat
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1988-05-07
Why meditate?
1:13:12
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Ajahn Sucitto
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The phrase “the way it is” offers a snapshot of the changing experience of the mind as it considers basic questions of existence. Meditation offers a way to be with body feelings and reveals the steady and tranquil energy there. Meditation also reveals the compelling and default practice of the mind that is always identifying a “self” which creates anxiety, nervousness, trying too hard and judgements. Seeing this default mind process we see the Buddha’s concept of “suffering” and this leads in turn to comfort and confidence with understanding the statement “the way it is”. We can recall the Buddha said that nibanna is in fact realizable here and now, in this life.
exact date uncertain
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Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
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Monastic Retreat
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Attached Files:
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Why meditate?
by Ajahn Sucitto
(PDF)
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