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- Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:30 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Thought suppression by Samatha
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10921
Re: Thought suppression by Samatha
What are you doing with your thoughts or memories that they tend to get suppressed temporarily? Usually mindfulness of the breath. I'm not doing anything specific with thoughts. When the samadhi builds up my mind sometimes goes blank, even after meditation. I wonder if generally I'm a bit of a lazy...
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Thought suppression by Samatha
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10921
Re: Thought suppression by Samatha
I just tend to forget more, things which I should remember. I once forgot the words of a guided meditation which I knew very well. That was the most clear cut incident.LonesomeYogurt wrote:What exactly do you mean by suppressed?
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:43 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Wholesome development of personality
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4226
Re: Wholesome development of personality
Hi Hanzze
A certain type of person will do well in the dhamma- if you would think what kind of person would endeavour to carry out these practices as much as possible you would understand why I said that they lead to a development of a wholesome personality.
With metta
Matheesha
A certain type of person will do well in the dhamma- if you would think what kind of person would endeavour to carry out these practices as much as possible you would understand why I said that they lead to a development of a wholesome personality.
With metta
Matheesha
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:21 pm
- Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
- Topic: Thought suppression by Samatha
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10921
Thought suppression by Samatha
I have this problem that when I do Samatha meditation my thoughts or memories tend to get suppressed temporarily. It can become a problem at work, yet I want to do my Samatha as I feel it is important. Any ideas?
Metta
Matheesha
Metta
Matheesha
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:14 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Wholesome development of personality
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4226
Wholesome development of personality
I felt the below list was really helpful in developing the appropriate wholesome personality traits which promotes the practice. There are ten (10) kinds of Kusala Kamma or meritorious actions: 1. Daana (Generosity), that yields wealth 2. Siila (Morality), which enables rebirth in noble families and...
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:25 pm
- Forum: Hot Topics
- Topic: masturbation what's wrong?
- Replies: 615
- Views: 275287
Re: Overcoming passion
Stillsitting, another thing which might help is exploring how we identify (relate) ourselves as 'men' to her 'woman'. This fabrication sets the scene for further thoughts of a sensual nature. The vitakkasantana sutta techniques also help one you can identify lust. I suspect one of the biggest obstac...
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Birthday the atta/jati celerbration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3545
Re: Birthday the atta/jati celerbration
We sometimes give a Dane to the local temple in view of the birthday. I guess it is an 'excuse' to make the birthday boy or girl feel special- an act of generosity and mudita. We are not celebrating 'birth', more it is doing something nice for that person. We have to look at it from a conventional m...
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:09 pm
- Forum: Hot Topics
- Topic: masturbation what's wrong?
- Replies: 615
- Views: 275287
Re: Overcoming passion
All I can add to this is that Mahatma Ghandhi wrote that all his previous (failed) attempts at controlling lust eventually helped him in the long run to overcome it. Keep the faith! Keep exploring what this lust is all about, explore the nature of pleasant sensations- their transience, what it means...
- Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Morning nervousness
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2360
Re: Morning nervousness
I think all of the above are great suggestions. I assume you follow the precepts and don't drink alcohol. :). The only other thing I could add is that being mindful of the mind has helped me with anxiety - I am able to see what I am anxious about and link it with the more rational part of my mind wh...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: looking for source of Sariputta quote
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1488
Re: looking for source of Sariputta quote
Hi Anjali, I think you are referring to this sutta (good one by the way!): http://www.palicanon.org/en/sutta-pitaka/transcribed-suttas/majjhima-nikaya/119-mn-151-piaptaprisuddhi-sutta-the-purification-of-almsfood.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; With metta :anjali: Mathe...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:33 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Finding a Teacher
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3283
Re: Finding a Teacher
If you don't have a teacher I hope you will read the vast amount of information on Buddhist practice that sites like http://www.accesstoinsight.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; has. I hope you listen to talks by Ajhan Brahm as well. You may already know that vast numbers ...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: 6 paramitas and 8 fold path
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3081
Re: 6 paramitas and 8 fold path
Hi Seth,
I think both are beneficial to each other- there is nothing in either which need to be left out or contradict. You will need to develop all these qualities all the way upto arahanthhood.
with metta
Matheesha
I think both are beneficial to each other- there is nothing in either which need to be left out or contradict. You will need to develop all these qualities all the way upto arahanthhood.
with metta
Matheesha
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:21 pm
- Forum: Study Group
- Topic: Ud 4.4: Juñha Sutta — Moonlit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3491
Re: Ud 4.4: Juñha Sutta — Moonlit
The 'dust devil' here is a lesser spirit. Ven Sariputta is (counter) complementing Ven Moggallana in this case, by being modest about his own abilities. Often in his dialogues you will see this pattern of behaviour. It is said Ven Sariputta is someone who has thoroughly gotten rid of any form of con...
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:05 am
- Forum: Dhammaduta (Dhamma propagation)
- Topic: Annual talk to students on Buddhism
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5618
Re: Annual talk to students on Buddhism
Good to know you're doing this talk Ben. Hope it goes well.
I was reminded of the upajjhathana sutta:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upajjhatthana_Sutta" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
With metta
Matheesha
I was reminded of the upajjhathana sutta:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upajjhatthana_Sutta" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
With metta
Matheesha
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Aggregates v. clinging aggregates
- Replies: 101
- Views: 20588
Re: Aggregates v. clinging aggregates
Do you agree that the cause of suffering is clinging? :) If so, clinging to aggregates (clinging to anything) can lead to suffering -as everything is impermanent. The purpose of buddhist practice is to relieve suffering, be relieving the source of suffering, which is clinging. Hope that clarifies. w...