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- Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Mindfulness of Death AN6.19-20
- Replies: 20
- Views: 998
Re: Mindfulness of Death AN6.19-20
This is how I practice mindfulness of death as part of each morning's meditation. Having given praise to the Blessed One and taken refuge in the triple gem, I recollect: This body which belongs to nature is subject to illness, injury, and aging. It is also of a nature to heal and be healthy under th...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Bringing the mind to stillness
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9779
Re: Bringing the mind to stillness
I think one of the foremost things that meditators need to understand is that the brain secretes thoughts. That's just what it does. The saliva glands secrete saliva, the stomach secretes gastric juices, the brain secretes thoughts. You cannot make the brain stop it's secretions through force of wi...
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Best Guide for Breath Meditation For Beginners
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21822
Re: Best Guide for Breath Meditation For Beginners
All of the commentaries, books, and dhamma talks referenced above may be of use in developing mindfulness of breathing as taught by the Buddha. At the risk of sounding too simple, my recommendation is to use the instructions given in Majhima Nikaya 118. Key phrases include; developed and cultivated,...
- Fri May 15, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Poll: What do you consider authoritative?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4317
Re: Poll: What do you consider authoritative?
Changed answer from #2 to #4. Have great respect for the entire Pali cannon. Not a scholar or an intellectual, but strive to practice the Buddha Dhamma based on right view. Having studied the Manual of Abhidhamma under the guidance of a Burmeese monk, I found much wisdom and insight in the sections ...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: Vipassanā / Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvana
- Topic: Do you like (practice) Samatha or Vipassana?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4833
Re: Do you like (practice) Samatha or Vipassana?
Voted other = both
As well explained above by Pondera and skandha.
As well explained above by Pondera and skandha.
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:12 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: We can't change the past. So isn't the past permanent?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5002
Re: We can't change the past. So isn't the past permanent?
I guess everything does change,
except what you choose to recall.
Merle Haggard
except what you choose to recall.
Merle Haggard
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:38 am
- Forum: Ordination and Monastic Life
- Topic: “Dhamma to Inspire” : The Buddha’s Words for Monastics(And aspiring ones)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2471
Re: “Dhamma to Inspire” : The Buddha’s Words for Monastics(And aspiring ones)
Though intended for monastics, this excellent collection is very inspirational for lay persons as well.
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Vippasana Retreat and Breath Meditation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1938
Re: Vippasana Retreat and Breath Meditation
Thank you for all the helpful responses :thumbsup: It is amazing to be able to post a question and receive thoughtful answers from experienced practicioners around the world. It may be possible to teach an old dog a new trick. For the last few days, the object of mindfulness in my sitting meditation...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:12 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: A bow from upstate New York
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4011
Re: A bow from upstate New York
We are near Cobleskill, 40 miles west of Albany.
Going for retreat at Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent, NY
Going for retreat at Chuang Yen Monastery in Kent, NY
- Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:48 am
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Vippasana Retreat and Breath Meditation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1938
Vippasana Retreat and Breath Meditation
Will soon be attending a 10 day retreat at a local monastery. I am looking forwards to the opportunity for uninterrupted practice in a supportive environment and keeping 8 precepts. Attended the same retreat last year. The teaching is Vipassana with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditat...
- Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:18 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: A bow from upstate New York
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4011
A bow from upstate New York
Have also been reading the forums for about a month and was just able to register today. My intro, briefly. 60 year old man. Back in the 70s read Alan Watts, Ram Dass, Yoga Suttras of Patanjali, etc and did some meditataion. Many years went by, raising 6 kids and workin for a living. Always remember...