This talk reflects on joy and metta as central to the practice, and as supports for non-clinging. It explores this theme through the suttas, in everyday practice, and in challenging times.
A body scan mediation practice to strengthen the capacity to sense in to various parts of the body and connect with sensation with an added twist of appreciating each part of the body and wishing it well.
01 06 Q1 I don't have any particular devotional practice. Is this like a Brahmavihara practice? 01:41 Q2 Regarding the relationship between citta and yoni as in yoniso manasikara, I relate to citta on a moment to moment basis. Yoni seems to be a seat of integrated wisdom. 20:15 Q3 Can you explain about metta practice. 27:31 Q4 Someone said resentment and aversion are natural conditions of the mind. They're not self and when seen as not self, they disappear. Can you comment please? 34:17 Q5 I would like to know if the inner tyrant is considered wrong view.