Guided Meditation

0:00 All right, it's three o 'clock. We can start. I Report an error in the passage at 0:00 Highlight the passage at 0:00

0:10 think one of the important components when we, you know, sit down to meditate is contentment, patience. Report an error in the passage at 0:10 Highlight the passage at 0:10

0:27 And sometimes we want really good results very quickly, right? And people get sort of like, you know, impatient. Report an error in the passage at 0:27 Highlight the passage at 0:27

0:41 They come and ask these questions, you know, oh, I've been, you know, meditating here, you know, for three months, you know, month or six months, you know, not getting all those good results, you know, those really good nimittas or jhānas, you know, you know, and all the bliss which Ajahn Brahm talks about in the suttas or what I hear, you know, monks talk about it, you know. Report an error in the passage at 0:41 Highlight the passage at 0:41

1:10 He's like, yeah, spend maybe a few years more. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. That's not the point. The point is craving. When we crave, it makes our mind unsettled. Report an error in the passage at 1:10 Highlight the passage at 1:10

1:31 That is the problem. Report an error in the passage at 1:31 Highlight the passage at 1:31

1:37 Even Ajahn Chah talks about it. He said when he was young, he decided like, you know, he's going to sit for an hour. He said, the more he tried, his mind was becoming more unsettled because he had all this craving in his mind. Report an error in the passage at 1:37 Highlight the passage at 1:37

2:13 When we want the meditation to end, that's another form of craving, right? People become more tense. That was one of the questions last night. Report an error in the passage at 2:13 Highlight the passage at 2:13

2:29 He's like, you know, he's just waiting for the bell to ring. So, Report an error in the passage at 2:29 Highlight the passage at 2:29

2:38 if you are patient, you know, you're content whatever is happening, then you're fine. Report an error in the passage at 2:38 Highlight the passage at 2:38

2:52 And that leads Report an error in the passage at 2:52 Highlight the passage at 2:52

2:58 to, you know, all the happiness and the bliss coming up naturally. You cannot make this pīti sukha, you know, and these waves of like, you know, Copyright © 2020 Mooji Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Report an error in the passage at 2:58 Highlight the passage at 2:58

3:30 No part of this Report an error in the passage at 3:30 Highlight the passage at 3:30

3:47 recording may be reproduced without Mooji Media Ltd.'s express consent. doesn't bring good results. Report an error in the passage at 3:47 Highlight the passage at 3:47

3:49 Tend to go away from GMOs, you know. That's why all those organic products, you know, they are pricey, right? Report an error in the passage at 3:49 Highlight the passage at 3:49

4:00 There's a certain value to it. Report an error in the passage at 4:00 Highlight the passage at 4:00

4:06 It's with everything in life. Report an error in the passage at 4:06 Highlight the passage at 4:06

4:11 I was joking to Ajahn Brahm the other day. He advertises, oh, Bodhiana is a monk's factory. I said, no, Ajahn. Bodhiana is not a factory. Monks are organically grown. Report an error in the passage at 4:11 Highlight the passage at 4:11

4:31 We just put the good fertilizer and provide the good soil, good environment, and the good monks organically grow. Report an error in the passage at 4:31 Highlight the passage at 4:31

4:44 I think the factories are kind of more forceful. Report an error in the passage at 4:44 Highlight the passage at 4:44

4:54 There's a lot of manipulation in factories. So that's what we try to do our mind. Just let it grow, peace and contentment naturally. Report an error in the passage at 4:54 Highlight the passage at 4:54

5:20 I think that's what we kind of lack in our world today. Everything has to be, you know, fast-paced. Report an error in the passage at 5:20 Highlight the passage at 5:20

5:34 That's why we have so many mental problems in the world. People don't get those good experiences. We rush to work, you know. Report an error in the passage at 5:34 Highlight the passage at 5:34

5:50 And then our employers have all this kind of like, you know, expectations, you know, and they do all those kind of like reviews, everything, Report an error in the passage at 5:50 Highlight the passage at 5:50

6:04 constantly monitored, which actually, then we kind of like, you know, rush to home, and then you don't have enough time, then you have those... kind of like you know frozen meals right nobody has time to cook and enjoy relax no then you have all these problems yeah you know mental problems physical problems and Report an error in the passage at 6:04 Highlight the passage at 6:04

6:41 not very good relations either so Report an error in the passage at 6:41 Highlight the passage at 6:41

6:54 if we want any kind of a progress on this path yeah relax so Report an error in the passage at 6:54 Highlight the passage at 6:54

7:06 we bring that attitude so we let that Conditioning of that world that we had outside, when we close our eyes, we let that go. Report an error in the passage at 7:06 Highlight the passage at 7:06

7:26 Now you are in dhammaloka. So you try to soak in the energy in here and relax. So we close our eyes now and let's start the guided meditation. Report an error in the passage at 7:26 Highlight the passage at 7:26

· · · silence, 1 minute

8:23 The first thing to be aware of is Report an error in the passage at 8:23 Highlight the passage at 8:23

8:33 our body and Report an error in the passage at 8:33 Highlight the passage at 8:33

· · · silence, 1 minute

9:08 you. Aware of your body and Report an error in the passage at 9:08 Highlight the passage at 9:08

9:16 you can feel where you need to adjust. We Report an error in the passage at 9:16 Highlight the passage at 9:16

9:38 adjust our posture so we are kind to our body. We don't force it because Report an error in the passage at 9:38 Highlight the passage at 9:38

· · · silence, 1 minute

10:42 in meditation we always move from a coarser object to subtle. Report an error in the passage at 10:42 Highlight the passage at 10:42

11:09 When we are aware of our body, it Report an error in the passage at 11:09 Highlight the passage at 11:09

11:19 slowly Report an error in the passage at 11:19 Highlight the passage at 11:19

11:22 Becomes relaxed. We Report an error in the passage at 11:22 Highlight the passage at 11:22

· · · silence, 1 minute

11:58 are grateful to our body. This Report an error in the passage at 11:58 Highlight the passage at 11:58

12:27 body is so helpful. Report an error in the passage at 12:27 Highlight the passage at 12:27

12:32 It's healthy enough to get you here in Nalamara. Report an error in the passage at 12:32 Highlight the passage at 12:32

· · · silence, 1 minute

13:11 And we should always remember this body is not ours. It Report an error in the passage at 13:11 Highlight the passage at 13:11

13:25 just belongs to nature. This Report an error in the passage at 13:25 Highlight the passage at 13:25

13:31 body is not you. So Report an error in the passage at 13:31 Highlight the passage at 13:31

13:41 we are very thankful to it. Like Report an error in the passage at 13:41 Highlight the passage at 13:41

13:48 a very close friend. Report an error in the passage at 13:48 Highlight the passage at 13:48

· · · silence, 1 minute

14:42 So we focus our attention on Report an error in the passage at 14:42 Highlight the passage at 14:42

14:52 a sole or a feet touching Report an error in the passage at 14:52 Highlight the passage at 14:52

14:57 the floor or Report an error in the passage at 14:57 Highlight the passage at 14:57

15:04 your lower legs touching the floor and Report an error in the passage at 15:04 Highlight the passage at 15:04

15:15 we feel the pressure and sensations and Report an error in the passage at 15:15 Highlight the passage at 15:15

· · · silence, 1 minute

16:01 we observe them without Report an error in the passage at 16:01 Highlight the passage at 16:01

16:08 any commentary and Report an error in the passage at 16:08 Highlight the passage at 16:08

· · · silence, 1 minute

17:14 we move our attention to Report an error in the passage at 17:14 Highlight the passage at 17:14

17:27 our thighs and Report an error in the passage at 17:27 Highlight the passage at 17:27

17:40 feel whatever Report an error in the passage at 17:40 Highlight the passage at 17:40

17:48 Sensations they are all Report an error in the passage at 17:48 Highlight the passage at 17:48

18:19 the pressure at your bottom and Report an error in the passage at 18:19 Highlight the passage at 18:19

18:46 all your muscles start Report an error in the passage at 18:46 Highlight the passage at 18:46

18:52 to relax. It's Report an error in the passage at 18:52 Highlight the passage at 18:52

19:12 power of this gentle awareness. Moving Report an error in the passage at 19:12 Highlight the passage at 19:12

· · · silence, 1 minute

20:11 on, Report an error in the passage at 20:11 Highlight the passage at 20:11

20:15 now focusing our attention on Report an error in the passage at 20:15 Highlight the passage at 20:15

20:23 your stomach area all the way to your shoulders including your chest. Report an error in the passage at 20:23 Highlight the passage at 20:23

21:02 and becoming aware of whatever is happening you Report an error in the passage at 21:02 Highlight the passage at 21:02

· · · silence, 1 minute

21:53 don't need to wander in your past things Report an error in the passage at 21:53 Highlight the passage at 21:53

22:04 which are gone you can't change them but Report an error in the passage at 22:04 Highlight the passage at 22:04

22:20 right here you Report an error in the passage at 22:20 Highlight the passage at 22:20

22:28 can influence your future if Report an error in the passage at 22:28 Highlight the passage at 22:28

22:36 you just stay in the present now Report an error in the passage at 22:36 Highlight the passage at 22:36

· · · silence, 1 minute

23:23 from shoulders move Report an error in the passage at 23:23 Highlight the passage at 23:23

23:30 your awareness through Report an error in the passage at 23:30 Highlight the passage at 23:30

23:38 your arms all the way Now we Report an error in the passage at 23:38 Highlight the passage at 23:38

· · · silence, 2 minutes

25:35 focus on our back all Report an error in the passage at 25:35 Highlight the passage at 25:35

25:48 the way from the Report an error in the passage at 25:48 Highlight the passage at 25:48

25:56 tailbone to Report an error in the passage at 25:56 Highlight the passage at 25:56

26:04 our neck and Report an error in the passage at 26:04 Highlight the passage at 26:04

26:20 allowing those tight Report an error in the passage at 26:20 Highlight the passage at 26:20

26:27 muscles to Report an error in the passage at 26:27 Highlight the passage at 26:27

26:35 relax. Report an error in the passage at 26:35 Highlight the passage at 26:35

26:51 Now Report an error in the passage at 26:51 Highlight the passage at 26:51

· · · silence, 1 minute

27:54 we move our attention to our Report an error in the passage at 27:54 Highlight the passage at 27:54

28:05 face and Report an error in the passage at 28:05 Highlight the passage at 28:05

28:15 the scalp and Report an error in the passage at 28:15 Highlight the passage at 28:15

28:27 feel any sensations or Report an error in the passage at 28:27 Highlight the passage at 28:27

28:39 any tension. Report an error in the passage at 28:39 Highlight the passage at 28:39

28:50 On your forehead, on Report an error in the passage at 28:50 Highlight the passage at 28:50

28:56 your cheeks, and Report an error in the passage at 28:56 Highlight the passage at 28:56

29:11 we just let them relax. Now Report an error in the passage at 29:11 Highlight the passage at 29:11

· · · silence, 2 minutes

31:21 we bring our attention. Our Report an error in the passage at 31:21 Highlight the passage at 31:21

31:30 breath is Report an error in the passage at 31:30 Highlight the passage at 31:30

31:41 coming in, going out. Report an error in the passage at 31:41 Highlight the passage at 31:41

31:50 You are just aware. Report an error in the passage at 31:50 Highlight the passage at 31:50

32:07 Don't try to change it. Report an error in the passage at 32:07 Highlight the passage at 32:07

32:14 Just observing the natural flow. Report an error in the passage at 32:14 Highlight the passage at 32:14

32:23 No force. Report an error in the passage at 32:23 Highlight the passage at 32:23

32:37 And we let every breath soothe Report an error in the passage at 32:37 Highlight the passage at 32:37

32:47 us. Report an error in the passage at 32:47 Highlight the passage at 32:47

· · · silence, 1 minute

33:33 So we breathe in peace, Report an error in the passage at 33:33 Highlight the passage at 33:33

33:41 breathe out, relax. Report an error in the passage at 33:41 Highlight the passage at 33:41

· · · silence, 1 minute

34:24 Now I'm going to be quiet. Report an error in the passage at 34:24 Highlight the passage at 34:24

34:29 I'll speak close to the end of meditation. We're Report an error in the passage at 34:29 Highlight the passage at 34:29

· · · silence, 20 minutes

54:17 coming close to the end of meditation. Now Report an error in the passage at 54:17 Highlight the passage at 54:17

54:33 we ask ourselves, how Report an error in the passage at 54:33 Highlight the passage at 54:33

54:39 content are you? How Report an error in the passage at 54:39 Highlight the passage at 54:39

54:46 do you feel? What Report an error in the passage at 54:46 Highlight the passage at 54:46

54:56 you didn't do or Report an error in the passage at 54:56 Highlight the passage at 54:56

55:04 did do to Report an error in the passage at 55:04 Highlight the passage at 55:04

55:12 help you relax? Report an error in the passage at 55:12 Highlight the passage at 55:12

· · · silence, 2 minutes

56:59 Now you can open your eyes to come out meditation. Report an error in the passage at 56:59 Highlight the passage at 56:59

· · · silence, 1 minute

57:32 Okay, we have a question. Dear Venerable, I still have a problem understanding what the mind is. It's hard to translate because it has many meanings. Please explain. Thank you kindly. Report an error in the passage at 57:32 Highlight the passage at 57:32

57:56 Understanding the mind, and it has many meanings. Well, I think sometimes in Buddhist kind of terminologies, They call it heart, right? But heart doesn't really feel, right? It only feels in the movies, right? But what it is, it's just mind. It's your kind of like emotions. Report an error in the passage at 57:56 Highlight the passage at 57:56

58:31 So when you have like really kind of like, you know, positive emotions and stuff, they say, yeah, it feels good, right? We always put... emotions. Report an error in the passage at 58:31 Highlight the passage at 58:31

58:42 I wonder if it would be helpful if people start putting on the head, I feel good, that's good. Might look weird. Report an error in the passage at 58:42 Highlight the passage at 58:42

58:59 So, I think if Report an error in the passage at 58:59 Highlight the passage at 58:59

59:08 you really want to see your mind, right, in kind of like a deep sense, you have to have like really really Deep meditations like jhānas to understand the mind. That's actually very profound. It's almost coming close to kind of like seeing the dharma. Report an error in the passage at 59:08 Highlight the passage at 59:08

59:40 But you can still sort of like, before that you can feel it. And you have no thoughts and stuff. Dhamma. Report an error in the passage at 59:40 Highlight the passage at 59:40

59:52 Consensual. That's what it means, usually. Report an error in the passage at 59:52 Highlight the passage at 59:52

59:59 Just your awareness. Where does awareness? It's mind which is aware. Who's listening? You ask that question. That's what the mind is. Consciousness. Mind. Or they, I think in Pāli it had different names to call it mind, like mano. Report an error in the passage at 59:59 Highlight the passage at 59:59

1:00:28 Man, chitta, vijnana. So they had three kind of like, you know, meanings in Pāli. And now, nowadays, it's just mind or heart. So that's what it is. Heart is, if you look at it, actually just a physical stuff, it's just a pump. Report an error in the passage at 1:00:28 Highlight the passage at 1:00:28

1:00:57 It's kind of like pumping blood. Report an error in the passage at 1:00:57 Highlight the passage at 1:00:57

1:01:03 Hopefully that kind of like, you know, satisfy you. And if you really want to kind of like learn deeply, you can read Ajahn Brahm's book, Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond. It kind of like explains it. He kind of like breaks it down. Okay, anybody has questions on the floor? Report an error in the passage at 1:01:03 Highlight the passage at 1:01:03

1:01:38 No? Okay. Now let's pay our respect to Buddha Dhamma Saṅgha. Report an error in the passage at 1:01:38 Highlight the passage at 1:01:38