Continuing the theme of Bases of Success. An Online Dharma Hall session with a guided meditation and dharma talk, and some responses to questions in the hall (the questions are not recorded for privacy reasons, but are explained if not explicit in the response).
The Buddha said that amongst all the bodies, best is the breathing body. Most important is to give emotional support to let the breathing do the work – allowing, wishing, encouraging. This a useful foundation for contemplating the various currents, energies, obsessions that citta has to release.
For those interested in natural awareness, this session includes several short meditations called Glimpse Practices to help us access our expansive, luminous nature.
Using guided imagery, we practice loving kindness expansively. We start with ourselves and ultimately include the whole world. The lake is a metaphor, image, and guide.
Use the three intelligences of heart, mind and body to create a sense of calm and happiness. Body helps restrain mind; heart generates an atmosphere of gentleness and goodwill. Know what’s worth giving attention to for liberation.
This talk offers a description of the practice of receiving kindness as well as giving a brief introduction to the Brahma Viharas. It ends with a guided meditation on receiving kindness.
At Harris Park – Mettā meditation guided by Bhante Akāliko; Q + A session: eg. Bhante Sujato on stream-entry in lay life, Bhante Akāliko on being joyful
