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by retrofuturist » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:00 am
Greetings,
A nice little Dhamma talk to help prepare for our meditation practice.
Preparing The Mind For Anapanasati By Raising JoyDhamma Talk by Ven Ajahn Brahmavamso
http://www.metta.lk/english/joy.htm"It’s a very good thing to keep in mind and to remember that if the mind is feeling tired, depressed, angry, upset, then it isn't really a sort of mind which can be worked and used to gain this peaceful, quiet state of mind"
Metta,
Retro.
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retrofuturist on Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:46 am, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Broken link removed - replaced with current link
If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding:
Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)'We should not congratulate someone on the success of their misdeeds, but on the contrary should endeavour to advise him or her to lead a more skilful and wholesome life. If such advice is ignored then we can only give up and let go' - Phra PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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by tiltbillings » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:16 am
"It’s a very good thing to keep in mind and to remember that if the mind is feeling tired, depressed, angry, upset, then it isn't really a sort of mind which can be worked and used to gain this peaceful, quiet state of mind"
But on the other hand, all that is good stuff to mindfully watch as part of one's vipassana practice.
What is the use of his knowledge
pertaining to the number of insects in the whole world?
Rather, inquire into his knowledge of
that which is to be practised by us
-- Dharmakirti
This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond.
SN I, 38.
Níl sa saol seo ach ceo
There is naught in this life but mist
Is ní bheimid beo ach seal beag gearr.
And we will not be alive but a short hard time.
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by Jechbi » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:15 am
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thanks for the link retro
Rain soddens what is kept wrapped up,
But never soddens what is open;
Uncover, then, what is concealed,
Lest it be soddened by the rain.
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by Ben » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:36 am
I on the other hand believe that if one truly concentrates on the rise and fall of the breath, and develops sufficient concentration, akusala mindstates cease to be the focus of one's attention.
Kind regards
Ben
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by Jechbi » Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:27 pm
That's true, too. Maybe it comes down to a personal judgment about what level of concentration is necessary to begin effective insight meditation, and how deep one wishes (or is able) to go in any particular session. Of course on a retreat it's best to follow the instructions of the teacher.
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by christopher::: » Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:18 am
retrofuturist wrote:Preparing The Mind For Anapanasati By Raising JoyDhamma Talk by Ven Ajahn Brahmavamso
http://www.mettanet.org/english/joy.htm"It’s a very good thing to keep in mind and to remember that if the mind is feeling tired, depressed, angry, upset, then it isn't really a sort of mind which can be worked and used to gain this peaceful, quiet state of mind"
Thanks for the link, Retro!!
"As Buddhists, we should aim to develop relationships that are not predominated by grasping and clinging. Our relationships should be characterised by the brahmaviharas of metta (loving kindness), mudita (sympathetic joy), karuna (compassion), and upekkha (equanimity)."
~post by Ben, Jul 02, 2009
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by puthujjana » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:04 pm
"Once you understand anatta, then the burden of life is gone. You’ll be at peace with the world. When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness and we can truly be happy."
- Ajahn Chah
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by zavk » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:53 am
christopher::: wrote:retrofuturist wrote:Preparing The Mind For Anapanasati By Raising JoyDhamma Talk by Ven Ajahn Brahmavamso
http://www.mettanet.org/english/joy.htm"It’s a very good thing to keep in mind and to remember that if the mind is feeling tired, depressed, angry, upset, then it isn't really a sort of mind which can be worked and used to gain this peaceful, quiet state of mind"
Thanks for the link, Retro!!
Hey Retro
The link is an unused domain. Is there a typo?
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by cooran » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:53 am
Hello zavk,
Maybe this one?
http://www.metta.lk/english/joy.htmmetta
Chris
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by retrofuturist » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:57 am
Greetings,
zavk wrote:The link is an unused domain. Is there a typo?
No, it must have elapsed. I never type these links out... I always copy them straight from the URL line.
Metta,
Retro.
If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding:
Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)'We should not congratulate someone on the success of their misdeeds, but on the contrary should endeavour to advise him or her to lead a more skilful and wholesome life. If such advice is ignored then we can only give up and let go' - Phra PanyapatipoDharma Wheel (Mahayana / Vajrayana forum)
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by Jechbi » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:34 pm
Rain soddens what is kept wrapped up,
But never soddens what is open;
Uncover, then, what is concealed,
Lest it be soddened by the rain.
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by BlackBird » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:30 am
I know i've been spamming it up recently, but I'd just like to add some weight to this (however small).
Recently I've been doing some 'preliminary' metta, before moving onto anapanasati, really focusing on moving that metta outwards, towards specific people and then out to the world in general, one can't help but smile, it definately brings a little pīti out to play, and it makes focus so much easier. For me it's been the like the difference of filling the car up with 91 unleaded, and filling it up with 98 super premium octane.
Hope you all have a Mettaful day.
Jack
"But, Udāyi, let be the past, let be the future, I shall set you forth the Teaching: When there is this this is, with arising of this this arises; when there is not this this is not, with cessation of this this ceases." - Majjhima ii,32
Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
http://bit.ly/LDsGHg
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by appicchato » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:40 am
BlackBird wrote:For me it's been the like the difference of filling the car up with 91 unleaded, and filling it up with 98 super premium octane.
Can't 'knock' that...
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by BlackBird » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:48 pm
I suppose raising joy before moving onto anapanasati, is a bit like tuning the guitar to play the song.
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Jack
"But, Udāyi, let be the past, let be the future, I shall set you forth the Teaching: When there is this this is, with arising of this this arises; when there is not this this is not, with cessation of this this ceases." - Majjhima ii,32
Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma:
http://bit.ly/LDsGHg
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