2021.10.10 | The 16 Brahma realms of form correspond to the 4 form jhanas, and the upper five levels are the Pure Abodes for Anagamis. If we practise without ceasing, then we are all capable of realizing jhana and insight knowledge. In the beginning, however, we must patiently endure the proliferating mind, increasing our samadhi and reducing kilesas gradually.
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As Ajahn Anan teaches in this talk, every aspect of the practice gathers together in the qualities of mindfulness and clear comprehension. If we can bring our minds to stillness and hold awareness over them, then as they start to move, liberating wisdom will arise in our hearts.
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It’s important to try to keep our mindfulness steady and even throughout the day. If we can do this, our minds will easily settle into peace. Once they are established in calm, wisdom arises which is able to solve all our problems.
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On the occasion of Thai New Year, Ajahn Anan gave this talk about how to relieve the heat of our bodies and also the heat within our hearts.
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With a human birth, we have an excellent opportunity to cultivate goodness. All the other beings—animals, hungry ghosts, and even devas—wish for a rebirth in this state. So, while we have it, we should make the most of it by creating merit, practicing meditation and understanding.
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When we see the Dhamma, we see the Buddha, and our heart is Sangha. We see that the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha are actually one. When we see clearly like this, no doubts are left in the heart.
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2021.10.09 | Some people are born with more innate talents than others. They learn and excel quickly in various fields. This is due to past efforts they have made. Whether we are born with a little or a lot of past merits and skills, we put forth effort in the present to see the Dhamma.
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No matter what meditation method we use, it’s important to establish kindness in our hearts first so that it flows from this place of mettā. Really, all the aspects of the path—generosity, virtue and inner cultivation—are an expression of that kindness.
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When we’ve come to understand the true worth of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, all the wealth in the world won’t mean much to us. We see that it’s only stuff that we borrow, but it’s not actually ours.
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2021.10.07 | Those who have trained their minds in meditation in the past can learn and understand things quickly. We can learn from the examples of Venerable Sariputta understanding Venerable Assaji’s brief teaching, and from Venerable Bhadda Kundalakesa, the Bhikkhuni foremost in quick understanding. We also reflect on the benefits of ordination.
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