by Peter Carlson | Oct 7, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Continuing the ongoing discussion of the Seven Factors of Awakening, this week the focus is on two of them: dhamma vicaya (Investigation of mind states) and viriya (Energy, or Right Effort). Peter pointed out that investigation, effort and joy are energizing factors, while tranquility, concentration and equanimity are calming factors; mindfulness monitors their action and coordinates their mutual influence of each other. Investigation and effort are linked to vitakka (bringing attention to a mind state) and vicara (sustained awareness of the mind state). Right Effort is explained in terms of four applications, in order to eliminate the unwholesome mind states and maximize the ongoing effect of wholesome mind states. The entire process is considered as the practical description of vipassana (insight into the true nature of reality).
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by Tim | Jul 28, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Peter continues his exploration of the fourth foundation of mindfulness, the Dhammanupassana. Here, Peter begins a discussion on the five hindrances.
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by Tim | Jul 15, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Peter begins his exploration of the fourth foundation of mindfulness, the Dhammanupassana. This is the most cited section of the Satipatthana Sutta, as it contains almost all of the concepts that are present in the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. Peter will continue to explore this section throughout the upcoming months.
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by Tim | Jun 16, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Peter continues his journey in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta. Today, Peter discusses insight regarding feelings, the second foundation of mindfulness. Due to technical issues, the recording was cut short just before the discussion section.
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by Tim | Apr 28, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Peter continues his journey through the Satipatthana Sutta. Today, Peter looks at Sati Sampajanna (Sati meaning mindfulness and Sampajanna meaning clearly comprehending), a quality of precisely noting what has arisen in the mind.
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