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Dharma Talks
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2009-08-06
Suttas 2 - The Gradual Training
56:34
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Ajahn Sucitto
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A reading of Sutta extracts that describe the step-by-step instructions of the Buddha. 1) Vin. Mahavagga (on Yassa); 2) DN 2 – Sāmmaññaphala Sutta; 3) MN 53 – Sekha Sutta; and, 4) MN 125 – The Grade of the Tamed. There are similarities across the lists. They refer not so much to ‘do this’ and ‘do that’ kind of lists, but describe a process of cause and effect: do this and allow that, dwell in that, and this will take you to the next step. It is subtler than steps of a technique.
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Cittaviveka
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Vassa Retreat
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2009-07-30
The Woman at the Well
57:49
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James Baraz
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Ananda, the Buddha's disciple, while on a mission for the Buddha, requested water to drink from a woman of low cast. The woman protested out of fear that her low caste would contaminate Ananda's holiness; to which Ananada replied, "I ask not for caste but for water." A version of the Buddhist text of this story is available here: http://www.mountainman.com.au/buddha/carus_76.htm
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2009-07-28
My Enemy, My Teacher
45:07
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Winnie Nazarko
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When we attempt to extend metta (loving-kindness) to difficult people, things get interesting. In order to expand our capacity to love, we must strengthen our motivation to do so and work with obstacles which may arise. Through reflecting on the value of metta in our families and communities, we find the courage to undertake this spiritual challenges. Includes guided meditation.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Insight Meditation
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