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Dharma Talks
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2018-03-07
Meditation: Homecoming with the Breath
23:52
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Tara Brach
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This meditation focuses on the breath as an anchor for homecoming. We begin with an intentional breath (coherence breathing) and then establish the natural breath as a home base. The instructions are to rest in the breath, offering a relaxed, intimate intention. Other waves of sensation or emotion are included when they ask for attention as we cultivate an open and full mindful presence. Our freedom arises as we recognize the formless awareness that is our home, and the natural and ever-changing waves that live through us.
Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.
If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things,
this is the best season of your life.
by Wu Men Hui-k’ai
English version by Stephen Mitchell
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2018-03-01
Guided meditation - Wholesome movements from the heart
16:46
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Ajahn Sucitto
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(10 m silence) Intentions move from the heart out into the world. Greed moves from the heart and reaches out; hatred moves from the heart and fights with things. We can us the brahmavihāras to cultivate wholesome movements from the heart that offer, nourish, protect and uplift. This will keep our energy clean and clear of disturbance.
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Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary
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Ajahn Sucitto Dhamma Retreat
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2018-02-27
Q&A differentiation and discernment, tension, goodwill
46:30
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Questions are paraphrased: 1. Given the stressfulness of differentiation, is choosing what kind of meditation to practice stressful? 2. (11:30) Is the undifferentiated, the signlessness – the same as emptiness? 3. (24:02) Could you repeat what you were saying about relaxing tense muscles 4. (37:25) What does it mean to imbue the heart with loving kindness, “likewise the second, likewise the third and likewise the fourth”? What is the all encompassing world…?
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Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary
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Ajahn Sucitto Dhamma Retreat
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2018-02-26
Instruction - conscious attention
20:15
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Attention is a constant thing, so if you don’t place it, it will find its own place, and it will generally place itself into suffering – what could be, should be, things we can’t quite manage. Place it somewhere useful, starting with the body. This is the foundation. [10:03 instructions on breathing and breath energy] With good clear breath energy, mind can establish mindfulness. Careful attention prepares the ground so there’s something suitable to be mindful of. [20:10 begin silent sitting meditation]
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Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary
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Ajahn Sucitto Dhamma Retreat
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