Author: Dhamma Paññā

A Meditator’s Vocabulary November 13, 2006 When you meditate, it’s good to have a precise vocabulary for what you’re doing.

“May I Be Happy” October 21, 2006 I once asked Ajaan Fuang, “What do you need to believe in order

Equanimity Isn’t Apathy June 29, 2006 There’s a discourse where the Buddha teaches his son, Rahula, how to meditate. Before

The Basic Pattern June 27, 2006 The passage in the Canon where the Buddha is teaching his seven year old

Chew Your Food Well June 24, 2006 The mind has a habit of feeding on things. And for the most

Mindfulness Defined April 20, 2006 What does it mean to be mindful of the breath? Something very simple: keep the

The Reality Principle April 14, 2006 Those five reflections we chanted just now: We’re subject to aging, illness, death, and

Willing to Learn December 29, 2004 As the Buddha once said, suffering usually results in one of two things, often

Barriers in the Heart March 26, 2004 A lot of our suffering and stress come from the limitations we feel

The Four Bases of Success January 13, 2004 For meditation to go well, you have to like what you’re doing—because,

Exploring October 24, 2003 As you meditate, one way of sensitizing yourself to the breath is to pretend that you’ve

Beginner’s Mind November, 2002 Try to bring a fresh mind to the breath each time you meditate. Imagine that you’re

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