2021.12.13 | We like the wealth, status and possessions we gain in this world, and we wish for them to last forever, but this cannot be. All conditioned phenomena are like sandcastles in the wind, steadily crumbling away. What is important for us to do is steady our minds so we understand the truth of these conditions, and stop experiencing the pain of clinging to them.
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2021.12.08 | The untrained mind is blown about by sense impressions like leaves in the wind. The well trained mind can see the mind as separate from sense impressions and is therefore unshaken.
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2021.12.06 | If we enjoy doing something and we have a desire to do it, then it’s not difficult to bring up energy and get the task done. This is true for the cultivation of samadhi as well; it’s important to bring up both pleasure and effort.
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2021.12.01 | We have incredible good fortune to meet with teachings that, if practised, can bring about the end of suffering.
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‘Welcome to the New Year 2022’ – A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 31 Dec 2021.
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‘May You Fill This Year with Goodness’ – A Dhamma talk given by Ajahn Anan on 1 Jan 2022.
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Only a peaceful and steady mind is able to see clearly into the truth. In order to gain this inner calm, however, we need to practise. By keeping the movements and activities of our bodies in mind, our hearts settle and turn bright. This is when insight can take place.
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Taking on the special practice of staying up and meditating all night long helps us to cultivate our powers of faith, effort and mindfulness.
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By raising up our energy and resolution, we can gain freedom from suffering.
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It is worth asking ourselves some questions: What is the nature of this body? Is it actually me? What in this world lasts? By inquiring into life in this way, our hearts grow wise.
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