Orlando Insight Meditation Group

A Contemporary Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation Community For Central Florida

Investigating Mental Phenomena August 8 2018

by | Aug 9, 2018 | Listen to Dharma Talks

Continuing the exploration of the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, tonight’s topic is the Awakening Factor Dhamma Vicaya, Investigating Mental Phenomena.  During the talk, Peter suggested the development of this Awakening Factor begins with the practice of vitakka/vicara, aiming attention at the breath sensations/sustaining attention for the duration of the breath sensations.  As the topic was developed, the cooperation of the other Awakening Factors was described in developing mature awareness of how the process of “selfing” occurs and to realize anicca (impermanence), anatta, (non-self) and the distress and confusion that constitutes dukkha.  This was followed by general group discussion of the benefits that result from cultivating Dhamma Vicaya.

Here are the notes prepared for this discussion:  INVESTIGATING MENTAL PHENOMENA

Next week’s topic will be the Awakening Factor Viriya, translated as Energy/Effort and Determination.

 

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7 Awakening Factors

by | Sep 22, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks

This dialogue begins an exploration of how to use wholesome mind conditioners to increase spiritual development.  Using computer folders and files as metaphors, Peter explains the dynamics of identifying and enhancing the mind’s ability to more clearly understand the nature of reality, and cultivate benevolent intentions regarding life.

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