This guided meditation is intended to accompany the Dharma talk of the same evening entitled “Mindfulness of the Mind Review”, also recorded, posted and archived. During the meditation, various suggestions are provided to prompt investigation of various mind states mentioned in the Second Foundation of Mindfulness, part of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse.
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This talk reviews the Second Foundation of Mindfulness, Vedanupassana, which focuses on various manifestations of feelings described in the Satipatthana Sutta. During the presentation, a thorough review of traditional understandings of the contemplations as described by Bhikkhu Analayo in his books, accompanied by contemporary neuroscientific research that supports the centuries-old views of Buddhist practitioners. The talk is followed by a brief question-and-answer exchange among those present.
There is a accompanying “Guided Mindfulness Of Breathing Meditation”, posted the same day and found in the Archives.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: MINDFULNESS OF FEELINGS
The focus for next week’s talk will be a review of the Third Foundation of Mindfulness, Cittanupassana, Mindfulness of the Mind.
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This guided meditation provides suggestions for practicing the contemplations put forward in the Second Foundation of Mindfulness. It is meant to accompany the Dharma talk of the same evening entitled ” Mindfulness Of Feelings Review”.
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This talk completes the review of the First Foundation of Mindfulness, Mindfulness of the Body. These remaining categories of the discourse are reviewed: Foulness: The Body Parts, The Four Elements and The Nine Charnel Ground Contemplations. Each contemplation is reviewed, with critiques as to the relevance of the body parts and charnel ground contemplations in contemporary life experience. The Four Elements contemplation is more understandable and workable, and is intended to be supported by the posted “Guided Four Elements Contemplation” recording, found in the archive for June 16, 2021. The review is followed by questions and comments from those attending the Zoom meeting.
Here are the notes prepared for the talk: MINDFULNESS OF THE BODY ADAPTATIONS
The topic for next week will continue reviewing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse, focusing on Mindfulness of Feelings, the Second Foundation of Mindfulness.
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This Guided meditation is intended to be associated with the Dharma talk presented on the same evening entitled “Mindfulness of the Body Adaptations”, with focused attention on the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. These contemplations are included in the First Foundation of Mindfulness, Mindfulness of the Body. During the meditation, suggestions are offered to facilitate direct experiential awareness of these elements.
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