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by samadhi_steve
Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Buddho
Replies: 239
Views: 66922

Re: Buddho

In the mental recitation method for one-pointedness of the citta notice "who" is reciting "Buddho". One should look at the citta when it is calm. Let mindfulness watch the base and when any sense object arises let the object go and continue watching the citta. One should not wor...
by samadhi_steve
Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:15 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Anatta question, letting go
Replies: 6
Views: 1439

Re: Anatta question, letting go

thank you, cleared up directly
by samadhi_steve
Sat Sep 18, 2010 2:49 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Anatta question, letting go
Replies: 6
Views: 1439

Anatta question, letting go

This question might be a little deep but i came across it in my meditation so i guess i will discuss it. Is the practice of letting go of the 'one who knows' even realising the knowing as anatta? I have read that many meditators even get stuck up on taking this knowing/awareness as an 'atta'. I beli...
by samadhi_steve
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Know and Let Go
Replies: 5
Views: 1342

Know and Let Go

Hi everyone

I would just like to share dhamma talk I have found helpful and penetrating. Maybe some of you have read it, maybe not but here it is:



:namaste:
by samadhi_steve
Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Buddho
Replies: 239
Views: 66922

Re: Buddho

Mae Chee Kaew He explained to her the same basic technique that Ajaan Sao had taught: silent repetition of the meditation-word ‘buddho’, practiced repeatedly and continuously until it became the sole object of her awareness. He emphasized that mindfulness — being mindful and aware only of the moment...
by samadhi_steve
Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Buddho
Replies: 239
Views: 66922

Re: Buddho

Ajahn Pu Dune Atulo "When you meditate, don't send your mind outside. Don't fasten onto any knowledge at all. Whatever knowledge you've gained from books or teachers, don't bring it in to complicate things. Cut away all preoccupations, and then as you meditate let all your knowledge come from w...
by samadhi_steve
Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Role of the teacher in Theravada
Replies: 41
Views: 9544

Re: Role of the teacher in Theravada

The main point would be not to rely on a teacher to walk the path for us. However guidance, whether it be in sutta or text can be highly beneficial. In essence the Buddha is our initial teacher who points us in the direction of the Dhamma as our ultimate and final teacher. The path must be walked by...
by samadhi_steve
Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 9
Views: 2294

Re: New Member

welcome Vipassana :namaste:
by samadhi_steve
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Buddho
Replies: 239
Views: 66922

Re: Buddho

Ajahn Mun comparing Buddho to the Citta's food. Great simile! “That’s too bad. Where’s it gone? Well, don’t be discouraged. Just put maximum effort into your practice and it will reappear for sure. It has simply wandered off somewhere. If you accelerate your efforts it will come back on its own. The...
by samadhi_steve
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Breath this... Breath that...
Replies: 70
Views: 14961

Re: Breath this... Breath that...

Bodom, It's a really good technique for those who have an anxious mind. Reciting a mantra such as Buddho really anchors you into awareness. I don't even dare to call it a technique because it is pure mindfulness and concentration. However it has brought me a great deal of peace and insight off and o...
by samadhi_steve
Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:49 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Breath this... Breath that...
Replies: 70
Views: 14961

Re: Breath this... Breath that...

Mentally reciting Buddho has got many to develop mindfulness & concentration Ajahn Sao, Mun, Boowa, and Thate we particularly fond of this method of gathering the mind. I have found myself to have a rather analytical mind, wanting to know this or that concept. But if you collect the mind with mi...
by samadhi_steve
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Beginning again... and yet again
Replies: 12
Views: 1666

Re: Beginning again... and yet again

welcome back :anjali:
by samadhi_steve
Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Ingram, et al - "Hard Core Dharma" & claims of attainment
Replies: 1063
Views: 223979

Re: Latest from "hardcore dharma"

Whether you have attained anything in the past it does not matter. In the end you have to let-go of everything and have proper wisdom and concentration in the present moment. In my practice I have found sila, samadhi, and panna all work together and continually build upon one another. Therefore I wo...
by samadhi_steve
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Mahasi Method and Sutta Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1015

Mahasi Method and Sutta Question

Hello everyone, Looking to clarify(?) something I have been pondering back and forth in my practice. If you are practicing liberating mindfulness are you able to grasp concepts. Ie. Reading this post you are able to decode the letters and understand what I am saying therefore the action of "mer...