(Dhamma Stream Online Sessions) Q1 How important is it to maintain continuity of the meditation object? 0857 Q2 I'm confused by the word citta. For a long time I thought it was the physical organ of the heart, but now I understand that it may b
(Amaravati Monastery) Bhavana, cultivation, is associated with bringing into being fruitful states and dwelling in them. Without this ground, citta- heart - goes out, focuses on conditioned phenomena. The natural result will be uncertainty, anx
(Cittaviveka) The compulsive shaping and drives of the citta are held by grasping – an involuntary reflex that can be mastered through careful cultivation. As the end of this grasping and shaping is the sense of self, that sense of ‘me’ ‘I am t
(Cittaviveka) The emphasis on virtue, beyond keeping rules, customs and procedures, is to bring about harmony. It enables us to establish a fluent relationship that isn’t domineering nor indifferent, clearing of heart from destructive tendencie
(Cittaviveka) Our general mode follows a track called becoming. It’s a track that keeps moving, flavoured with craving that never arrives at satisfaction. The Buddha presented a more natural way – step-by-step, chart the course, with friendline
(Cittaviveka) The flow to liberation isn’t a flash in the pan miracle, but a gradual, step-by-step process. Begin with the 4 establishments of mindfulness. When held carefully, steadily, with patience, the enlightenment factors develop. It can’
(Cittaviveka) Liberation is always a step-by-step process. Each stage flows into the next. It’s a natural process, according to Dhamma. Start on the right track, with virtue – relational sensitivity. Acting in this way gives rise to gladness, t
(Cittaviveka) Three key factors of the Noble Eightfold Path circle around and support each other: Right View, which scans to see which skilful qualities need to be developed; Right Mindfulness, which sustains attention on this development; and
(Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa) Could you speak more on Buddha mind? Does it involve the heart? Is it with us all the time like an inner guide, below the ego and self-constructed identity?
(Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa) 00:13 Q1 How can I cope with repeating pain in the shoulders or back and strong surging of energy? Should one change position? 06:27 Q2 What is the purpose of being alive if not to experience the s
(Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa) 00:13 Q1 How can one develop self-love without being accused of being selfish? 08:34 Q2 How can I cope with repeating pain in the shoulders or back and strong surging of energy? Should one change p
(Emoyeni Retreat Centre) Consider the deep learning or openness that has been experienced. What has found its way to the exit? This allows a regaining of the awakened centre.