Author: Dhamma Paññā

On the Four Postures The purpose of meditating in four postures is simply to provide rest and relief for the

On Practicing Concentration Concentration should be practiced in a systematic and orderly way. The Buddha thus set down a civilized

On the Rewards of the Four Immeasurables The four immeasurable sublime attitudes are genuinely worth developing because they are qualities

On Radiating the Sublime Attitudes If you want to, you can radiate thoughts of good will, etc., in extended form,

On the Four Immeasurable Sublime Attitudes Mettā: Develop thoughts of love and good will, hoping for your own happiness and that

On Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem The Triple Gem is a potent refuge for those who have firm faith

How to Practice Concentration The first step is to kneel down with your hands palm-to-palm in front of your heart

Part II The Craft of the Heart When I first became aware of the conflicting views held by people who

Concentration: Questions & Answers 1. How does one go about practicing concentration? 2. What benefits come from practicing it? 3.

Virtue: Questions & Answers 1. What are the benefits of observing the precepts? What are the drawbacks of not observing

The Service for the Lunar Sabbath Before taking the precepts, first pay respect to the Triple Gem—the Buddha, the Dhamma

Part I Training in Virtue Precepts for Lay People There are three sets of precepts for laypeople: the five precepts,

The Craft of the Heart by Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo (Phra Suddhidhammaraṅsī Gambhīramedhācariya) translated from the Thai by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey