This foundational talk on mindfulness offers insight into why and how to practice mindfulness, the science behind it, what makes meditation difficult, the qualities of a mindful mind, and the fruits of the practice.

In our first morning, you are guided to slow down, settle, and turn toward your breath as your faithful anchor for the meditation.

Q1 What is meant by the knowing the body, internally /externally from the Satipatanna sutta? 26:01 Q2 When observing the breath, should the meditator focus on the touch, the movement, the energy or the knowing? 19:09 Q3 I experience rushes of heat when sitting which finds tense areas, making them more tense and me angry. What is your advice? 21:27 Q4 You mentioned that the hands are a good place to release energy. Is this true for deep patterns arising in the heart? How do you move energy through your hands? 26:36 Q5 Yesterday you said that piti cannot be generated. I've been taught before to try to develop it. Is there a problem with trying to intentionally develop it? 30:38 Q6 Is cetana only dependent on the karmic blend and the conditions it meets? Are there other factors at play? 41:25 Q7 What can you say about the existence of devas... gods in Buddhism in general. 42:00 Q8 How important is it to collect punya? 44:40 Q9 How can we practice to dissolve the ego and with not noticing the ignorance of the ego?

Repeated comprehension of materiality; * Enlightenment factors promote the growth of wisdom; * Liberations and hindrances; * Seeing the breaking up of formations develops wisdom.